{"id":126799,"date":"2019-05-12T13:46:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-12T18:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=126799"},"modified":"2025-12-10T08:11:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T15:11:54","slug":"high-waisted-shorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/high-waisted-shorts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wear high-waisted shorts this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Wondering why you’ve got the Three\u2019s Company<\/em> theme song running through your head? You can blame fashion, and the groovy 1970s vibe that’s happening in your favorite clothing stores. As part of that trend, we’re welcoming the return of high-waisted shorts, jeans and skirts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These stylish pieces signal a return to a more laid-back time \u2014 when crop tops showed a hint of your natural waist instead of your belly button. And since it’s practically summer, the high-waisted trend gives us a fabulous excuse to refresh our shorts collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re excited to rock the modern-day version of this old-school style, here\u2019s how to do it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-waisted shorts styling tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Choose the right \u201chigh\u201d for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wearing shorts with a high waist doesn\u2019t mean you must feel awkward or uncomfortable. Don’t bother with mimicking a look you saw on your IG feed. Instead, select a silhouette that conforms to your figure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re shorter in the torso area, select a high-waisted style that sits at least above your hips. If you have a longer torso, you\u2019ll look fab in shorts that rise to the smallest section of your waist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Show off the silhouette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxK42XHAQqf\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What good are high-waisted shorts<\/a> if no one can tell what you\u2019re wearing? The key to wearing this style successfully is to tuck your shirt in, much like @inspiremyfancy\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> shows in this perfect take on the look. The high waist is accentuated by a self-tie belt, a must-show feature that adds a touch of fancy to her outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Strive for balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxKLrf2gQf5\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to maintain a balanced, cohesive tone from top to bottom. Achieve that by pairing fuller bottoms of choice with a simple, sleek top, much like @welldressedwriter<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> shows here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversely, a form-fitting short looks amazing with a looser, flowy top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Keep it summery fresh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The high waist is such a great choice for warm weather, especially if you\u2019re sick of (or just can\u2019t imagine) wearing low-rise silhouettes. The higher waist is a more modest antidote that manages to look fresh and modern despite its vintage connotations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxDX5BcntG8\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re beaching it, take your inspo from @ilda_francis<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, who shows how it\u2019s done with a cute bandeau<\/a> on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-waisted shorts to wear now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The belted short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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a.n.a Womens High Waisted Pull-On Short, $14.99, JCPenney<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For a fun skirt alternative, look for shorts with a paper-bag waist, cinched with a tie. On casual days, wear these with a fitted t-shirt and flat-soled sandals. And when you need to elevate your look, style these with a cropped blazer, a white t-shirt<\/a>, and low-profile wedge pumps \u2014 talk about casual chic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pleated short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"High-waited,
High-Waisted, Pleated, Polka Dot Shorts, $29.99, Express<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A pleated front nods to the original high-waisted shorts of decades past. These are updated with a soft rayon construction and a subtle polka dot pattern. Dress these shorts up with low-heeled pumps or down with tidy sneakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The utility short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"High-waisted
ASOS DESIGN Linen Tie-Waist Shorts, $32, ASOS<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Style and convenience is a powerful package. Two big front pockets plus one back pocket might turn these shorts into your summer go-to. Whatever top you choose \u2014 and a soft t-shirt feels just right \u2014 tuck it in for a look that’s both easygoing and put-together.
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Wondering why you’ve got the Three\u2019s Company theme song running through your head? You can blame fashion, and the groovy 1970s vibe that’s happening in your favorite clothing stores. As part of that trend, we’re welcoming the return of high-waisted shorts, jeans and skirts. These stylish pieces signal a return to a more laid-back time… Read More »How to wear high-waisted shorts this summer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":126812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303916],"class_list":["post-126799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-what-to-wear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":126812,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/high-waisted-shorts-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=126799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=126799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}