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Shorts are a staple wardrobe piece you can wear year-round, not just in the summer months. Your beach shorts may be taking a backseat now that it’s getting colder, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock your favorite legwear. From layering short shorts to high-waisted short styles, there are plenty of ways to incorporate shorties into your everyday fashion sense without sacrificing comfort or warmth. Let’s look at all of the ways you can wear shorts throughout every season, starting with the colder months ahead of us.
Fall – Layer Your Shorts
As the temperature drops, you can still wear shorts by embracing the art of layering. Pair your shorts with thick tights for warmth without compromising style. This works particularly well with tight shorts or black short shorts, as the close fit lends itself to sleek, layered looks. Opt for tights in neutral colors like black, gray or brown for a more streamlined appearance.
Our 5-inch Original shorties in black resemble bike shorts as they’re our thickest, most opaque style (plus they don’t roll up or down). Black short shorts look great under a lot of this season’s trending styles like, for example, paired with a longer blazer or an oversized sweater to create a transitional, fashion-forward fall look. Wear them with cozy tights and equestrian-style tall boots or moto boots for the perfect fall outfit to get coffee or run errands in.
Winter – Base Layer
On colder days, combine our high-waisted Staple shorts with cozy knit sweaters, long cardigans and stylish coats. The Staple is our softest style and feels like a warm embrace against your legs on a brisk day. When the weather is icy outside, you’ll want to skip the short shorts altogether and go for something a little longer, like our 9- or 12-inch lengths. These lengths also pair perfectly with sweater dresses which gives you an opportunity to play with textures, patterns and colors. Create interesting and fun outfits with the shorties as a base layer and show that winter style doesn’t need to be boring.
Our shorties can also serve as an invisible base layer under leather pants or winter sports attire. If you’re spending a day on the slopes or in the snow, they’ll keep you warm while sweat-wicking so that you don’t feel cold dampness after a day of enjoying the snow.
Spring – Shorts Under Skirts and Dresses
Once the sunny days return in the spring, you’ll want to dust off your skirts and dresses without feeling the cold. One of the most comfortable ways to wear shorts in the spring is by pairing them with dresses. Shorts for dresses can be a practical and stylish solution, especially on windy days when you might need additional coverage. Black short shorts or tight shorts worn underneath a flowy dress can add an extra layer of warmth, prevent wardrobe malfunctions and provide comfort while still looking chic. Wear our cozy Cotton shorties under long-sleeve dresses to avoid any peek-a-boo moments and for extra warmth on those days that start cold but get warmer as the day goes on.
Summer – Cooling
Summer is the season of shorts, but it’s also the season where we’re most likely to chafe, thanks to hot weather and unavoidable sweat. That’s when our Cooling shorties really shine as they pull heat and moisture away from the body, helping you feel cooler and prevent the dreaded burning sensation we get when our thighs rub together.
Our Cooling shorties in lighter colors like Halo, Almond or Vanilla are especially stylish and practical when you’re wearing pale-hued clothing like a white dress or beige skirt. Instead of wearing regular white short shorts, wear our Cooling shorties underneath to ensure comfort and coverage while maintaining a seamless look. The matching color keeps the shorts discreet with the added benefit of stopping chafing. Our light-as-air, form-fitting white short shorts don't add bulk or create visible lines under your outfit. You’ll feel so cool and comfortable, you might even forget you’re wearing them.
Shorts don’t just have to be for summer. You can wear them year-round, especially when you play around with lengths, texture and layering. Thigh Society has a wide array of colors and lengths to suit your style throughout all seasons.
