Girls’ shorts are one of the easiest wardrobe staples. They can be dressed up or down, smart or casual, paired with knits and chunky hoodies on cooler days or with lightweight camisoles and tees during warmer weather.
Our advice is to look for shorts with a great cut and fit, which ensures that your daughter can stick to her individual style without compromising on comfort. For instance, a beautiful, soft pair of cotton shorts that sits perfectly on the waist works equally well with a tucked-in boxy tee or a crop.
Moms often look at where teens buy shorts online to try and inspire their decisions, but if you’re stuck, we'll look at a few go-to teen shorts outfit ideas for busy girls and share tips on colors and cuts that your daughter will love.
Picking Easy-to-Style Shorts for a Teen or Tween
As we've mentioned, the first step is to think about cut and fit. During a busy day of school, meet-ups with friends, sports practice, and homework, girls need shorts that will stay comfy, won’t pinch or rub, and can keep up with a packed schedule!
If there’s one challenge with finding gorgeous shorts for girls, it's that they're often either too long and feel a bit restrictive or too short. This is why we design every range with just the right inseam to sit nicely on the leg and waist, allowing freedom of movement.
Next, we’d consider color because most teens are particular about their clothes. This is how we landed on a rainbow of shades for each short style, from pretty pastels and simple neutrals to bolder, brighter shades, giving you a range of options based on your daughter’s personality and closet go-to’s.
Styling Shorts for Sporty Girls
One reason so many girls prefer shorts to pants, especially in lightweight, super-soft cotton, is that they look just as cute with a tee, sports jersey, or vest as with a hoodie or sweater–which means easy layering for all-day wear.
Our Midtown Short is a great example, and athletic socks and sneakers finish the look, whether your girl is heading to gym practice after lessons or just likes to feel relaxed, confident, and comfortable every day.
Summery Shorts for Weekend Relaxing
Organic cotton is one of the few fabrics that gets even more supple with time, and for chilling out with friends, resting at home, or catching up on her favorite streaming series, a pair of snuggly shorts with a mix-and-match tee or sweater is effortless. The great thing about perfectly-fitting shorts is that they're just as wearable at home as when out and about, and your daughter can throw on some sneakers or flip-flops depending on her mood and the weather.
Smart Shorts Outfits for School
Finally, let’s not discount the versatility of a great-fitting pair of shorts. While they're ideal for relaxing and downtime, they also work brilliantly with a blouse, stylish tee, or cozy vest if your daughter has the option to express her personality through her style at school.
If you don’t have a uniform code to juggle with, you could opt for Yellowberry’s Bliss Cotton Short range. An exaggerated two-inch hem gives these shorts a more tailored look, and a contrasting-color waistband provides a pop of brightness for a wear-anywhere wardrobe!