How to Wear Shorts in Fall

Shorts are a crucial piece in every woman's spring and summer wardrobe, no matter where you live. Pairing them with sandals, wedges or flats is the easiest way to fashionably wear cute short shorts when it’s hot and sunny out. But once the leaves begin to change and the weather gets cooler, you usually store them away until next year, right? Wrong! Keep those shorts front and center in your fall wardrobe and get ready to enrich your cooler weather style with a few of our Shop Q fashionista’s styling tricks that still light on your wallet.

Fashionistas have accepted shorts as a fall apparel essential for years. They have been a runway favorite year-round for all the top lines in the industry. There are many ways you can still wear these cute bottoms when the temperatures drop and still keep warm while looking stylish!

Here is how to wear shorts in the fall in 7 sophisticated ways:

1) Pair with a Cozy Sweater:

Having a thick, warm, cozy sweater like our Cuddle Buddy Cardigan on top with the skin baring shorts gives off warm fall vibes with a touch of 'cheery' energy. 

2) Pair with Blazer/Jacket:

Not only are blazers a must-have item this fall, it’s also a perfect way to dress up a pair of shorts. Slip on your favorite pair of summer shorts with an affordable structured blazer or business-ready blazer and you'll be ready for any fall event in town. 

3) Pair with Boots/heels:

Encourage yourself to show off your sexy legs by accentuating your assets with a hot pair of heels or boots. Fall is the perfect time of year to be bold with some statement heels, knee-high boots, our Seattle Combat Boots or sexy booties.

4) Pair with All Faux Leather:

A full leather look shows of confidence like no other. Take your hot pair off faux leather shorts and add some matching faux leather boots and a faux leather jacket to complete this sexy fall look for less.

5)  Pair with aCropped Turtleneck:

Don’t just stop with showing off your legs this fall – display your tummy with a warm cropped Beat it Mock Turtleneck too. Cover up the top while expressing the bottom half of your body with style. 

6)  Pair with any other extras: 

Tights are the fall’s best accessory – pair your shorts with a fun patterned pair of tights, a sheer tight or a simple black tight for a quick way to convert summer looks into affordable fall ones.

Also, keep your rebellious bottoms in season by adding a chunky, bulky statement scarf. You still get the shorts styled look but with a warmth aspect to stand out.

7) Mix and Match:

Pair cute shorts with our printed Jacket/Outwear pieces and some fun sneakers to keep the look cool and casual.

Now, don’t think these are your only end all, be all options. Feel free to mix and match these affordable looks to incorporate your own personal touch and taste! Stand out from the typical fall fashion staples and take your wardrobe a step up from normal. There’s no longer a need to be shy when it comes to shorts in the fall. Pair and accessorize your way around them to be right on this year’s fall fashion mark. Start shopping on Shop Q’s affordable women’s online clothing store today to prepare!

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