
If you're not a fan of denim shorts, it might be due to the fact that you're not pairing them with *this* chic and modern shoe trend.
If you’re reading this, you likely aren’t a fan of denim shorts—and honestly, I understand. They can come across as restrictive, uncomfortable, and sometimes even youthful. However, what you probably dislike isn’t the denim shorts themselves but rather their styling, which always begins with your footwear. One shoe trend that consistently impresses? Calf-length moto boots, a style recently highlighted by Dua Lipa.
While at the BST Hyde Park Festival in London with her fiancé Callum Turner, Lipa was seen in a casually chic denim shorts ensemble. She combined her Re/Done 90s frayed jean shorts with an oversized Martine Rose graphic tee, Courrèges calf-length moto boots, and a Chanel 25 bag. If she had opted for a more conventional shoe like retro sneakers, the outfit might have been cute but wouldn’t have had the same level of chicness. The boots infused a sophisticated, edgy element into the denim while balancing the relaxed tee and providing additional leg coverage.
On Dua Lipa: Martine Rose T-shirt; Courreges Americana Boots ($906); Chanel 25 Bag ($6000); Re/Done 90s Frayed Organic Denim Shorts ($288)
So, if you’re feeling motivated to give denim shorts another chance, keep reading to replicate Lipa’s look and browse some of the best denim shorts and moto boots available now. Style suggestion: Choose boots with a slightly loose calf fit and match them with relaxed-fit shorts for a celebrity off-duty vibe.
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ASOS DESIGN
Oversized T-Shirt With Olive Graphic in Green
Skip plain white tees—graphic and ringer T-shirts are trending this summer.
Vintage Levi's
High Rise Shorts
Why sift through a cluttered vintage store when you can grab these vintage Levi's shorts right here?
Courreges
Americana Leather Boots
The exact pair Lipa wore is currently on sale.
Shop Denim Shorts and Moto Boots
H&M
High-Waist Denim Shorts
H&M boasts an impressive range of vintage-inspired denim shorts.
Urban Outfitters
UO Moto Harness Boots
Style these with your denim shorts or maxi skirts.
Levi's
501 Mid Thigh Denim Cutoff Shorts
Ideal for those who desire a bit more leg coverage.
Reformation
Francesca Moto Boots
AGOLDE
Parker Long Shorts
Agolde's Parker style is popular for a reason.
Paris Texas
Black Detroit Boots
Paris Texas boots on sale? Doesn’t get better than that.
Citizens of Humanity
Marlow Vintage Shorts
I particularly love this medium-blue wash.
Steve Madden always knows how to deliver.
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If you're not a fan of denim shorts, it might be due to the fact that you're not pairing them with *this* chic and modern shoe trend.
Put the sneakers on hold.