The Best Women’s White Shorts

Buying Guide

If you’re in need of a classic, summery look, adding white shorts to your ensemble can do the trick. White shorts project a more formal flair to your warm-weather outfit but also add a breezy air that exudes confidence (“What, me, worry about stains?”) and practicality (since white is better for cooling you down).

If you’re shopping for white shorts for women, you might be looking for something more casual or something more formal and tailored. Fortunately, you shouldn’t have trouble finding any style you want to step out in.

Shorts can be made from a variety of materials, including denim, cotton, linen and polyester. The fabric may determine whether the shorts look more formal than casual; linen shorts, for example, may fall on the more casual side. Wear your more formal-looking shorts with button-down or polo shirts. Style your casual shorts with T-shirts or trendy tops.

Many people believe that shorts should only be worn in the summer — and of course, there’s the old rule about not wearing white before Easter or after Labor Day. However, in this day and age, anything goes. Shorts can be worn year-round, although they are more commonly seen in the warmer months. Layering is a great way to add interest to your outfit and to make it more versatile. In the winter, you can pair them with tights or leggings for extra warmth, or slip on a cardigan for a preppier look. Try putting together an outfit of all white items in slightly different shades.

When choosing shorts, it is important to take your body type into consideration. If you have a pear-shaped body, you might be most comfortable in shorts that are fitted at the waist and flow away from the hips. And if you have an hourglass figure, look for shorts that cinch at the waist and hug your curves. You might want to consider your torso length versus your leg length as well.

Shorts come in a variety of lengths, from mini shorts that barely cover the bottom to longer maxi shorts. The length of shorts you choose should be based on your personal style and what you feel comfortable wearing. One thing to consider: avoid drawing a line at an unflattering part of your body. For example, the hem will draw the eye, so make sure you like the look of your legs under that hem.

Sometimes, it helps to have a starting point. If you already own a pair of shorts that you love, or even a pair that you loathe, try them on and try to determine why they flatter — or don’t. Measure the inseam, and make note of the details. This can inform your future shorts-buying decisions.

All that said, you should wear whatever shorts you like. There are no hard and fast rules, and bodies are so unique no basic category can accurately classify them.

No matter what type of shorts you want to wear, it is always helpful to try on shorts before you commit. This way, you can see how they fit and how they make you feel. The most important thing is to be comfortable in your own skin and to find a pair of shorts that make you feel confident! When shopping online, you can order shorts you think will fit and try them on, then return or exchange them if they do not.

• Check the manufacturer’s size chart and follow its measurement guide when shopping for shorts olnine. This will help you find a pair that fits well and is comfortable to wear.
• Consider the fabric and material of the shorts. When will you be wearing them? How warm or cool do you want them to feel?
• Consider the style and cut of the shorts. Do you have a place you’d feel comfortable wearing them? Are the shorts you’re considering too formal or too casual for the places you typically wear shorts?
• Follow all care instructions for your shorts to help them last as long as possible.
• White shorts can be tricky to keep clean. Carry a stain remover with you if possible. Should the worst happen and you spill something without access to a stain remover, treat the spot as soon as you can.