Summer Fashion 2023
Jul 19, 2019

I'm Over Denim Shorts—These Are the 19 Hot-Weather Outfits I'll Wear Instead

by Caitlin Burnett

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There was a time in my life when virtually every summer outfit involved my trusted pair of denim shorts. But as I've gotten older and my personal style has gotten more polished, denim shorts have lost a bit of their appeal. Don't get me wrong. There's still a time and place where you'll find me in denim cutoffs, but I've found myself itching to branch out from them more and more.

Luckily for me, one scroll through Instagram presents outfit upon outfit of summer looks that don't involve denim shorts. From tailored linen shorts to wrap skirts, summer 2019 is the year to ditch your denim shorts for chicer options. Below, I've highlighted the 19 hot-weather outfits I'll be trying this summer plus shopped out the key pieces you'll need to re-create each look.

& Other Stories Linen Blend Drawstring Shorts

& Other Stories

Linen Blend Drawstring Shorts

These are breathable in even the hottest of climates.

Reformation Aruba Skirt

Hello, vacation outfit.

Stone Cold Fox Slater Bandeau

Pair with high-waisted trousers, and your outfit is done.

Faithfull the Brand

Jamais Cropped Tie-Front Top

A breezy matching set is never a bad choice.

Faithfull the Brand

Meridian Cropped Pants

If you have any planes to catch these, pants would be a great choice.

& Other Stories Cotton Lyocell Blend Shorts

& Other Stories

Cotton Lyocell Blend Shorts

These even make a tank top look elevated.

Réalisation The Isabelli Dress

The Isabelli Dress

Another year, another Réalisation It dress.

Cotton Citizen Tokyo Crop Top

The tie-dye trend is still going strong.

LPA Ilaria Top

I quite literally did a double take when I saw this outfit on IG.

LPA Ines Short

How fun is this fringe?

Ganni Tiger Print Silk Midi Skirt

Tiger Print Silk Midi Skirt

This skirt does all the heavy lifting for your outfit.

Reformation Jules Two-Piece Set

Jules Two-Piece Set

The chicest set I've seen all summer.

LPA Arezzo Short

The ultimate pair of throw-on-and-go shorts.

Reformation Sterling Short

These are almost polished enough for the office.

ASOS Yellow Check Suit Shorts

Yellow Check Suit Shorts

Clueless vibes (in a good way).

Nanushka Lucas High-Waisted Wool Shorts

Lucas High-Waisted Wool Shorts

Treat these like a neutral and pair them with anything.

Stone Cold Fox Bassette Skirt

The button detailing makes this skirt stand out.

The Line by K Harper Jersey Dress

Harper Jersey Dress

This is the kind of dress you'll wear summer after summer.