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Summer is here and it’s time to ditch your mom jeans for something different. Denim shorts can be casual, but style them right and they can look fancy, too. Ahead, find 11 fresh outfit ideas that you can put together without breaking a sweat.
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Tall boots and denim shorts make for a cool contrast. Try keeping the top half of the ensemble simple so the shoes shine. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
White shorts and a simple black tank are an easy transitional combination. Add chunky jewelry and swap from a flat shoe to a heeled one to go from day to night.Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
To make a casual sweatshirt and jeans feel a bit dressier, try a statement sandal and a structured bag. Melodie Jeng/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
To instantly dress up denim shorts, throw on a blazer and add heeled sandals. Christian Vierig/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
For an off-duty look, throw on a white button-down, tank, shorts, and Birkenstocks. It’s a classic combo that never goes out of style.BG002/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images
White shorts and a white tee make for a great base to pile patterns on top of. Add a contrasting belt to break things up. Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
Balance boyish Bermuda-length shorts with a colorful floral top. This is a more fashion-forward look that’s great for summer parties or a night out.Christian Vierig/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
For relaxed days off, try distressed shorts with an oversized sweatshirt, tall socks, and sneakers. Distressed shorts have a more casual feel, so they work great for this ensemble.Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images/Getty Images
If distressed denim isn’t your style, try a more polished cut like trouser shorts. Pair with the season’s popular cut-out top and you have a simple, transitional outfit. Melodie Jeng/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
To dress up your denim, try layering sheer black tights underneath. A coordinated jacket is another perfect add on if you’re somewhere where it tends to cool off in the evenings. Christian Vierig/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
Shorts can work for a night out, just style with a floaty, sheer top and a pair of statement shoes. Bonus points for a statement cat-eye or bold eyeshadow color to pull the look together.Melodie Jeng/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images