During the Summer months [1], my daughter lives in breezy dresses, which are adorable for the classroom, but can quickly go from cute to "oops!" when she rocks them on the monkey bars, while twirling around in our backyard, or during pretty much any other outdoor Summer activity [2]. And if your little girl is anything like mine, she won't slow down or change her style. So, what's a mom to do? Solve your girl's style conundrum and keep her covered with the following 20 pairs of cute bike and cartwheel shorts, all of which are designed to be worn either under a skirt or dress or, when temps get really high and staying cool is priority number one [3], all on their own.
Mini Boden Jersey Shorts
Mini Boden's jersey shorts [5] ($11, originally $16) come in 12 patterns.
J.Crew Metallic Bike Shorts
Available in silver or gold, J.Crew's bike shorts [6] ($15) are soft, stretchy, and super shiny.
Hanna Andersson Tumble Shorts
Available in nine colors, Hanna Andersson's tumble shorts [7] ($12, originally $16) are made of stretch jersey with a comfy encased stretchy waist.
Cat & Jack Bike Shorts
Made for toddlers, Cat & Jack's bike shorts [8] ($9) come in a two-pack of black and white.
Gap Cartwheel Shorts
Available in five patterns, Gap's cartwheel shorts [9] ($11, originally $13) are the perfect length to layer under dresses or skirts.
Hanna Andersson Dot Bike Shorts
Available in four colors, Hanna Andersson's dot bike shorts [10] ($20, originally $24) are made of a combo of cotton and spandex stretch jersey.
Old Navy Performance Jersey Shorts
Old Navy's performance jersey shorts [11] ($6, originally $10) come in three patterns, each made from smooth, breathable compression jersey with four-way stretch.
GapFit Cartwheel Shorts
GapFit's cartwheel shorts [12] ($16, originally $20) are made of breathable, moisture-wicking jersey to help keep skin dry.
Hanna Andersson Stripey Bike Shorts
Made of cotton, Hanna Andersson's stripey bike shorts [13] ($10, originally $20) come in four color combos.
Tucker + Tate Lace Trim Bike Shorts
Tucker + Tate's lace trim bike shorts [14] ($12) are available in white or black and trimmed in pretty lace.
H&M Cycling Shorts
H&M's cycling shorts [15] ($13) come with a pair of two knee-length jersey shorts (one patterned, one solid) with an elasticized waistband.
Children's Place Knit Cartwheel Shorts
Children's Place's knit cartwheel shorts [16] ($3, originally $8) come in three pastel colors.
Gap Cartwheel Shorts
Gap's polka dot jersey cartwheel shorts [17] ($11, originally $13) are equally cute under a dress or on their own.
Gap Cartwheel Shorts
Available in rose quarts or grey heather with navy stars, Gap's cartwheel shorts [18] ($11, originally $13) are soft and stretchy.
Old Navy Mid-Length Bike Shorts
Old Navy's mid-length bike shorts [19] ($6, originally $9) come in more than a dozen colorful and fun patterns.
J.Crew Tumble Shorts
Available in five colors, J.Crew's tumble shorts [20] ($15) have been a longtime favorite, and are now even better, thanks to an improved elastic waistband that stays put and roomier leg openings that won't ride up.
Mini Boden Jersey Skort
Mini Boden's jersey skort [21] ($34) is available in six patterns. Each design features a matching outer skirt and inner shorts.
C9 Champion Yoga Shorts
C9 Champion's yoga shorts [22] ($13) wick moisture and dry quickly.
Gymboree Cartwheel Shorts
Gymboree's cartwheel shorts [23] ($10, originally $13) are super comfortable and the perfect length for layering.
Old Navy Jersey Stretch Shorts
Old Navy's jersey stretch shorts [24] ($8) come in four neutral solid colors.