5 Editors Share Their Favorite Ways to Wear Bike Shorts
5 POPSUGAR Editors Share Their Favorite Ways to Wear Bike Shorts
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We're just going to go ahead and say it: Bike shorts may be the most versatile piece of clothing on the planet. Whether you're actually biking, doing a fitness class, working from home, or just running your daily errands, bike shorts will get you there. And depending on how you style them, they can look completely different. Keep reading for five POPSUGAR editors' fresh takes on how they style their bike shorts, day in and day out.
Bike Shorts and Crew Neck Long Sleeve
"I love a bike short and graphic crewneck pairing. It's kind of my go-to outfit for working from home or bopping around town running errands. I'm obsessed with these extra high-waisted bike shorts ($22) — especially in the sherbet orange color — because they have a pocket (!!) and they are the perfect not-too-short length. I love to pair them with a graphic crewneck sweatshirt ($100) or long sleeve ($65) from one of my favorite California-based brands like Museum of Peace & Quiet or Total Luxury Spa. Throw in a pair of classic Birkenstocks and I'm a happy gal." — Aviel Kanter, associate content director
Bike Shorts, Graphic Tee, and Denim Jacket
"My ideal summer outfit is comfy, cool, and colorful — so I end up wearing bike shorts constantly. I'd pair this royal blue pair ($27) with a lightweight graphic tee ($36) spotlighting one of my favorite national parks, then layer on a denim jacket ($45) in case the weather turns breezy. If I'm running errands in my neighborhood, I'd reach for these fun colorblock Tevas ($50) — but if I'm going hiking, the same outfit would work just as well with my hiking boots." — Annalise Mantz Lowenstein, editor
Bike Shorts, Button Down, and Sneaks
"Bike shorts are my go-to when I don't want to think about what to wear but also want to look put-together, since they're so easy to elevate. I have a couple of rotating combos, but lately my favorite has been combining these black Old Navy bike shorts ($27) with a boyfriend button-down shirt ($179) (with the last few buttons left undone!), crew socks, and sneakers ($410). Sometimes I even add gold hoop earrings and a light sweater tied around the shoulders for a model-off-duty vibe. I love how these shorts have an extra-high waist and longer inseam, and actually stay put — no tugging up or down necessary." — Stephanie Nguyen, senior editor
Bike Shorts, Crop Top, and Blazer
"Bike shorts are a go-to for me because they're so versatile. This Old Navy pair ($27) is just the right amount of high-waisted, and I love that the smoothing fabric offers both support and flexibility. It's easy to wear them for a workout or a casual day running errands, but I love elevating them for date nights and outings with friends. A form-fitting crop top ($58) gives them a whole new look — a strapless sweetheart style is especially polished — and an oversized blazer ($248) over anything provides flattering coverage that's just as comfortable as it is on-trend. Pair with either sneakers or modest heels depending on your agenda." — Kathleen Harper, editor
Bike Shorts, Cropped Bra, and Sandals
"Ever since I discovered bike shorts, I've been wearing them nonstop — they're just so versatile. Lately, I've been loving these buttery-soft Old Navy bike shorts ($27) in navy. The length is just right for my 5'3" frame, and bonus: they have pockets, which is super convenient for holding an extra ball while I'm playing tennis. I love to pair them with a crop-length sports bra ($48) and these lightweight Tevas ($40) in white. It's the perfect transitional combo that can take me from a tennis game to a park hang with friends, all without an outfit change." — Rayna Rossitto, branded content coordinator
