5 Days, 5 Ways: How to Wear Printed Shorts
By Gabi Meyers | Last Updated: Jun 16 2023 | 2 min read
The Farmer’s Almanac marks summer’s end as September 22nd, but we all know the hot weather can linger even longer. Meaning? Summer essentials will stay…well, essential for at least another couple months.
While us ladies are blessed with the option of easy, “throw on and go” dresses – specifically of the no contact-mumu variety, guys have less options. Thankfully, there is one hot-weather hero to save every stylish guy’s wardrobe: the printed short. Printed shorts allow your knees to breathe and can add enough visual interest to a t-shirt and sneaker outfit to make it look like you did more than fasten one button and slide one zipper.
Below, how to wear printed shorts five ways:
THE PRINTED SHORT: Faherty, $130
SG Says: The slim fit of these lightweight, breathable linen-blend shorts with a hibiscus flower print keeps the look sophisticated, not loud.
MONDAY
shirt: Ralph Lauren, $225 | belt: Rag & Bone, $175 | watch: Ted Baker, $145
shoes: Cole Haan, $200 | briefcase: Cole Haan, $450 | cologne: Nasomatto, $185
SG Says: Pair your tailored pieces with a printed short for an easy breezy, work-inspired look.
TUESDAY
shirt: Bonobos | shoes: Rivieras | backpack: Fjallraven
hat: Scala | sunscreen: Jack Black
SG Says: Keep it simple with a few of our summer favorites, namely, that short-sleeve henley and those espadrilles.
WEDNESDAY
polo: 1901 | bomber: H&M | sunglasses: Le Specs
espadrilles: H&M | wallet: J.Crew
SG Says: Layer up with a lightweight bomber in a summer-ready neutral hue like sand.
THURSDAY
tee: Lands’ End | jacket: Rag & Bone | shoes: Vans | socks: Stance
sunglasses: Komono | bag: United by Blue | bracelet: Giles & Brother
SG Says: We’re very into tall socks with slip-on sneakers this summer. With the slim-fit shorts and a neutral pocket tee, the vibe is more grown up than the teenage skater memories that may be swirling in your head.
FRIDAY
sweater: Wood Wood | shirt: Gitman | loafer: Cole Haan
glasses: Warby Parker | pomade: Hanz de Fuko
SG Says: Layer a button-down over a long-sleeve for a dinner outdoors.
Want to see more summer style? We show you even more ways to wear prints and how to wear white jeans and boat shoes five ways.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Gabi Meyers went from Team SG's first-ever intern to a trusted fashion editor and stylist. She currently lives in Chicago with a very cute dog.
