For those of you who loves to wear shorts but only wear denim shorts all the time, you are missing a lot of fun. You can build some really creative and unique outfits around shorts that comes with some printed patterns such as the polka dot shorts and the striped shorts. Today, I am going to talk about the latter, the striped shorts. They actually are easier to style as they seem at first glance. You can both wear it with casual items like t shirts or semi-formal ones like blouses. To better show you how to style them, I have put together some nice striped shorts outfit ideas for you. Let’s check them out now.
Black and White Vertical Striped Shorts with Knit Sweater
It is very interesting that striped shorts actually do look good whether they are vertical striped or horizontal striped. To start off the list, I am going to show you this pair of black and white vertical striped shorts. You can build a casual and ladylike outfit around it by wearing a black knit sweater and gold pointed toe heels.
Black and White Horizontal Striped Shorts with Button Up Shirt
Now, let’s take a look at a horizontal one. To achieve a semi-formal outfit that you can wear to the office, at least on casual Fridays, you can wear a white button up shirt with a pair of black and white horizontal striped shorts. Wear black ballet heels and a brown leather purse to add a feminine touch to the outfit.
Mini Striped Shorts with White Camisole & Blue Off Shoulder Semi-Sheer Sweater
One nice little trick to make your legs look long and slim is to wear a slightly oversized long sleeve top with a pair of mini shorts. For example, you can wear a white camisole and layer a blue off the shoulder semi-sheer sweater on top of it. Pair these pieces with navy and white striped mini shorts and grey sandals to complete this ladylike and chic look.
Striped Shorts with Blue Chambray Shirt
To achieve a stylish and laid-back look, wearing a blue chambray boyfriend shirt can likely help you do just that. Simply pair it with black and white horizontal striped shorts and a pair of black ankle strap open toe heels. Wear a nifty black shoulder bag to add a youthful touch to your look.
Chambray Sleeveless Shirt with Blue and White Striped Tie Waist Shorts
This outfit also involves a chambray shirt. But this time, it is a light blue sleeveless one that allows you show your arms and look more refreshing. The pair of shorts look very refreshing too. It is a light blue and white striped shorts that comes with a tie-waist detail. Complete the outfit with brown heeled sandals.
White One Shoulder Ruffle Blouse with Striped Shorts
For those of you who have beautiful shoulders and collarbones, you may want to wear this white one-shoulder ruffle blouse to look both sexy and stylish. Tuck it in a pair of black and white vertical striped high waisted shorts to look tall and slim. Complete the outfit with a pair of pale pink ankle strap open toe heels and a pink leather purse.
Navy and White Striped Two-Piece Set with Camisole
Usually, when you see a two-piece set that involves a blazer, you would expect a rather serious look. However, this one looks nothing like that but look stylish and youthful instead. It is a navy and white striped two-piece set that consists of a blazer and a pair of shorts. Complete the outfit with a white camisole and white sneakers.
White Half Sleeve Polo Shirt with Striped Shorts
Here is a very simple and refreshing outfit that is very easy to pull off. To achieve this look, you can wear a white half sleeve polo shirt with a pair of black and white horizontal striped shorts. Simply complete the outfit with white sandals to look casual and refreshing.
Wear with Black Sleeveless Blouse & White Sandals
This is another very casual outfit that you may want to wear for a casual beach hangout. To achieve this look, you can simply wear a black sleeveless blouse with a pair of black and white stripe shorts. Wear a pair of white platform sandals to complete the outfit in a clean and refreshing way.
Black T Shirt with Striped Shorts & Statement Necklace
Usually, a t shirt and shorts combination can rarely form a semi-formal outfit, yet this outfit is a cool exception. To form this unique outfit, you can wear a black t shirt with black and white striped shorts. Now, to make the outfit more elegant. Wear a pair of black open toe ankle leather boots, a black leather purse and, most importantly, a statement necklace.
Black V Neck Blouse with Striped Shorts & Felt Hat
This is a very breezy and stylish outfit that you may want to wear when you are on vacation. To achieve this beautiful look, you can wear a black v neck blouse with a pair of grey and white striped shorts. Pair these pieces with nude sandals and a white felt hat to make this outfit even more refreshing and unique.
Ruffle Striped Shorts with Black Long Sleeve Fitted Tee
This pair of shorts does look slightly different from the ones mentioned, making this outfit look slightly more eye catching. In details, it is a pair of black and white horizontal striped shorts that comes with ruffle hem details. You can simply pair it with a black long sleeve t shirt and black ballet heels to complete a simple yet beautiful look.
Navy and Grey Mini Shorts with White Button Up Shirt
To look casual and unique, here is an outfit that you may want to consider. For the top, wear a white button up shirt. Pair it with navy and grey striped mini shorts to look unique and lean. To make the outfit look more casual and sporty, you can simply wear a pair of grey sneakers to complete the outfit.
Wear with Black Cropped Print Tee & Floppy Hat
This outfit is very stylish and eye catching. To form this outfit, you can wear a black cropped print tee with a pair of black and white vertical striped flowy shorts. Pair them with black ballet heels to complete the outfit. You can even wear a black floppy hat to add a playful and artistic touch to the look.
White Halter Top with Blue and White Striped Shorts
This is a minimal and beautiful look that can really make you stand out from the crowd without having you looking fancy. To achieve this remarkable look, simply wear a white chiffon halter top with a pair of blue and white striped shorts. Complete the outfit in a unique and stylish way by wearing black oxford shoes.
I hope you like the striped shorts outfit ideas that I have just mentioned to you above. There is no question that the mini blue denim shorts look great, but it is always fun to add some variety to your portfolio of outfit.