Choosing a few pairs of mix-and-match girls' shorts in colors and shades that suit your daughter’s personality is a great way to get ahead of your summer to-do list. It also helps avoid last-minute shopping headaches before the school semester ends or you head off on your vacation!
When it comes to summer, we'd suggest going for lightweight, breathable fabrics that don't trap the heat. This can include simple shorts, tees, and vests that coordinate in any combination, and brighter summery colors and pale shades that reflect solar rays and keep your daughter’s skin comfortable.
We’ll run through some advice about how to style teen cotton shorts, why this fabric is a go-to for the summer, and some suggestions about outfit options that teens and tweens will love.
Choosing Teen Summer Wardrobe Items for Effortless Outfits
Effortless is our focus word here. In the summer, when the air is still and dry, the sun feels relentless, and we're reliant on air conditioning to stay comfy, the ideal outfits for teens should help your daughter feel calm, confident, and cool.
The best place to start is by choosing shorts designed just for teens, with Yellowberry’s Midtown, Bliss and Stryker x YB collections all created for this very reason. We incorporate careful sizing and design details, especially for younger skin, without synthetic fabrics that trap heat and moisture or waistbands and inseams that are too tight, short, and restrictive to feel great in the heat.
We also mentioned mix-and-match garments. This is a fantastic strategy for stress-free dressing, where your daughter has a selection of shorts and tees, tanks, or camisoles that always look coordinated–ideal for last-minute trips and packing for vacations or summer camp.
Stocking Your Teens’ Summer Closet
For most teens, summer is a time for fun and adventures, whether that's hiking and camping, spending time at the beach or the lake, or hanging out with friends, which means casual comfort is a great look. Having a few extra outfits like dresses and skirts for special occasions can also be a great idea.
Once you’ve got the summer staples sorted, with a range of shorts as well as hoodies or sweaters to throw on in the evenings, we’d also recommend thinking about the other essentials, including:
- A great high-SPF lotion
- Hats that match your daughter’s style
- Sunglasses with a decent UV resistance rating
- Sneakers, flip-flops, and sandals
Sticking to a simple color palette is a tried and tested approach, where everything in her closet works in any order, whether your daughter is a fan of pastels and pinks, loves bright, energetic shades, or prefers laid-back blues and greens.
Have a daughter who is a fan of all things vibrant and bold? Our waistband details, buttons, and decals provide fun accents that stand out and elevate a simple, comfy pair of cotton shorts to the starring piece in her favorite summer look.
Washing and Caring for Teen Shorts During the Summer
If you’re unsure how to wash girls’ shorts so they stay bright and fresh all summer, the great news is that caring for cotton garments is easy. While the weather's warm, air-drying cotton also takes minimal time.
The natural fibers become softer and more supple the more they are worn and washed, so following the instructions on the care label, avoiding washing at high temperatures, and steering clear of the harsh heat that machine-drying produces will keep your girl’s summer shorts looking and feeling great for the whole season–and beyond!