Bollywood celebrity-approved ways to style your shorts this summer

Summer style is all about the feel-good factor as dressing up in clothing that is both, comfy and stylish is top priority throughout the season. Unbearably high temperatures can make dressing to impress a difficult task, but as a fashion girlie, dressing cute is a must. In such conditions, shorts tend to gain a 'sine qua non' status during summers, making them a must-have item when dressing for summers. They are comfy, loose, stylish and true to their name – short. They end up being one of the easiest pieces of clothing to wear during weather synonymous with sweat and humidity.

Styling them, however, is no easy feat. Playing with fun colours, textures, patterns, designs and styles is the key to make the simplest styles standout. If you are a novice styling shorts, take inspiration from our favourite young Bollywood style icons. Their summer sartorial elegance has enough tips to create our summer styling mood board.

For example, take notes from this look by Khushi Kapoor. Dressed in a simple white lace short-skirt combo is genius when the sun is high up in the sky. Paired with a sleek pair of glasses and minimal accessorising, the look will be a hit for sundowners and other party moods of the season.

Alternatively, opt for shorts paired with a blazer like Ananya Panday did here. The Call Me Bae actor's get-up in a neon-green blazer and shorts shows how using interesting silhouettes can make the simplest looks elevated. The blue sandals make a colour-contrasting pop to the otherwise all-green outfit. From casual brunches to date nights, this blazer-shorts set is the one to opt for.

When aiming at spending the day out in nature, opt for a simpler style like Shanaya Kapoor did, dressed in denim shorts paired with a simple white sleeveless blouse. Instead of denim, you can also opt for simple cotton shorts on hotter days. Try more out-of-the-box materials such as knitted shorts for a bit of added drama. 

Scroll below to check out other easy ways to style shorts for the summer:

Comfy in Cotton

Opt for a white cotton shorts set like this one from Cord Studio. Easy, breathable and lightweight sets like these are the easiest ways to ace summer styling. The printed off-white shorts can be paired with simple tees, shirts or even mini dresses. You can also choose linen or plain printed shorts to help achieve the same laid-back looks as well.

Bright and bold

Stand out in bright-coloured shorts to make a statement. Step away from boring this summer and turn towards more daring, maximalist pieces. Opt for fun textures such as silk or lace, or bold colours like Barbie pink from Juicy Couture. Opt for a bubble hem skirt if you are looking to make a statement through silhouette instead of colours.

Print play

Punch up your outfits a notch or two by playing around with prints. Mix and match prints for a bold look that is achieved effortlessly with minimal hassle.