The Shoes That Look Best With Shorts (and 5 Styles That Are Meh)
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@smythsisters"Shorts are a mainstay in my summer wardrobe and a key piece to wear on vacation, so I tend to pair them with other suitcase essentials like flat slides. While I think there are some directional ways to pair shorts with knee-high boots this season, I would skip ankle boots." — Kristen Nichols, senior editor
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@symphonyofsilk"I think sleek kitten-heel sandals are a great companion to tailored shorts. They will elongate your legs a little, and the low height maintains an ease that feels right paired with casual shorts. Pumps on the other hand can feel a bit off with shorts. It can work with the right pairing, but it's less of a natural fit." — Kat Collings, editor in chief
Longline shorts keep coming back each summer, and this relaxed style has me convinced to buy.
Sitting just below the knee, these Bottega shorts are the perfect silhouette for kitten heels.
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@aniyahmorinia"I'm very particular with how I style shorts, and I won't wear them with just anything. One shoe style I'll always avoid with shorts is anything with an ankle tie detail since they cut off my legs in an awkward way. On the other hand, I'm intrigued by the combination of loafers with denim shorts—the classic flats add polish to an otherwise super casual summer staple in a such a cool way." — Anna LaPlaca, editor
These black denim shorts are tailored with pleat details but retain their relaxed form for an uber cool style.
These monochromatic loafers will look just as good with jeans or dresses.
These will look so good with denim shorts (and there's some coming up next!).
A loose fitting cut, and bermuda style combine for the perfect off-duty denim shorts.
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@camillecharriere"I live in the South, so I live in shorts during the hot and humid summer. When it comes to the shoes I don't wear with them, a style I avoid is wedge espadrilles with shorts. It's a pretty dated look in my opinion. I usually stick to flats and sneakers—classic Converse always work." — Allyson Payer, senior editor
This versatile pair will look great with every shoe style we're into.
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@claire_most"I have a love-hate relationship with shorts. Most pairs have a way of making my legs look—well—shorter, and at just under 5'4", that's the kind of thing I like to avoid at all costs. The chunky, flatform sandal trend is truly a blessing, as it's the only sandal style that solves my short-girl-wearing-shorts dilemma. Everything from strappy sandals to elevated (in more ways than one) thong sandals is on my radar. However, I will be avoiding traditional flat flip-flops when styling my shorts looks this summer." — Michaela Bushkin, senior fashion editor, branded content
Wear dressed up or dressed down. Personally, I'm styling with the matching shirt.
Thankfully, this cult piece has been restocked. Get them while you can.
Rely on sporty shorts for easy outfits for running errands.
