Now you probably won’t see me wearing casual denim shorts out and about this summer. I don’t believe you age out of them (or any other styles, for that matter), but they don’t really suit my personal style when it comes to the outfits I want to wear in public. I generally prefer a more polished look. But getting dressed for our day is not just about what we wear when we get out and go; it’s also about how we dress for days at home, whether we’re with those we love or all by our lonesome. So today I’ve put together several casual denim shorts outfits that I’ll gladly wear this summer, mainly for days when I go no further than my driveway.
How to Shop Here: To shop the items I feature, just click on the words in the captions of photos, the highlighted words in my text or the images in the shopping widgets I sometimes include. When you shop through my links I potentially earn a commission on your purchases, but at no additional cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my work here by shopping my links. Items that have been gifted to me by the associated brand are indicated with “c/o”.
Why These Casual Denim Shorts Outfits Matter
So if I’m not wearing my casual denim shorts any further than my driveway, why does it even matter what they look like? And why am I sharing them with you?
I believe that getting dressed for our day matters. So even when we dress down a little for a day working around the house, reading on the back deck, freezing peaches or working on hobbies, it’s a good idea to put together an outfit that flatters and fits, feels good, suits your personal style and makes you feel presentable for the random knock on the front door. We feel smarter and more competent, work harder and more productively, enjoy our day more fully and engage with other people more freely when we’ve put an outfit together that feels fresh and a little feminine.
Favorite Casual Denim Shorts Outfits for Summer
One of my favorite ways to wear my Tommy Bahama relaxed raw-edge jeans shorts is with a feminine, soft button-up cotton shirt. Mine is selling out fast, but they have other beautiful ones to choose from at Frank & Eileen. I especially like the ones in Liberty of London fabric.
This shirt runs true to size; I’m wearing a medium. And it’s lightweight and so cool. They’re pricey, but you can use code STRIPES for one time savings of 15% off between now and July 1, 2026. Once you wear Frank & Eileen, you’ll understand “what all the fuss is about.”
I had never ordered anything from Pact before until just recently. Oh my. Now I understand what all THIS fuss is about. Known for valuing fair trade certified factories and only using organic cotton, Pact also helps you clean out your closet in a sustainable way and they use all “responsible packaging,” paper not plastic.
But most importantly in my book, everything I got in a fairly large order recently was soft to the skin and beautifully crafted. Please forgive me for neglecting to iron out the packaging folds in this organic cotton poplin all day easy shirt. In my haste to include it in today’s post I just forgot. But I ironed it quickly and wore it just yesterday. Talk about a cozy day at home!
Whether you button it up and wear it loose (like I did yesterday) or you wear it over a simple ribbed tank (as shown here), this little shirt works beautifully with your denim shorts. But it could also top white shorts, a denim skirt or favorite jeans. It’s the perfect length to leave untucked, but you could tuck and belt as well. It runs true to size (I’m wearing a medium) and comes in a blue stripe and solid white.
As I mentioned, I’m wearing my Tommy Bahama raw-edge relaxed jean shorts in all of these outfits. They fit beautifully true to size for a gentle, easy fit, and they have a 5″ inseam. The shorts available in sizes 0 to 16. But I’ve collected several other denim short options in a variety of inseams in the shopping widget at the bottom of the blog post.
Another easy-breezy, stay-at-home look with denim shorts is a graphic tee and sneakers. And when I say stay-at-home, that is not a hard and fast rule for me. I could easily wear these shorts to a family gathering or a casual picnic. So I don’t want to imply that you shouldn’t wear these out of the house. Personal style is…just that…personal. I just want us to have options and feel amazing in them, whether we’re dressed to the nines or playing with the grandkids in the backyard.
This sweet graphic tee is soft and 100% cotton. It fits true to size. A graphic tee like this one can look youthful without looking silly. Wear with sneakers for a day or working around the house or a quick ice cream run with the family.
Here’s another pretty shirt to pair with your denim shorts and so many other items in your summer wardrobe. This pretty print looks feminine without looking old-fashioned. I like that it defines the waist and gives you shape without being tight or restrictive.
The sweet shirt comes in other prints, as well. They come in XXS to XL, but sizes are selling out in this particular print. I’m wearing my usual size medium, but if I ordered another one I would probably go up a size for a looser fit. If you want a slim (but not tight or snug) fit, go with your usual size.
In the shopping widget below I have collected all the items shown above as well as additional options for jean shorts. Thanks so much for stopping in today. Have a blessed and beautiful day!
Don’t Miss a Post:
If you like what you’re seeing here at Dressed for My Day, I invite you to subscribe to my email list. You can receive an email each time I post (about 6 times weekly) or just on Saturdays. You choose! But you’ll also receive the password to open up all the subscriber freebies I offer. You can subscribe HERE.
Blessed for My Day
What do you do when you are privy to a temper tantrum? Have you ever been there? A friend suddenly loses her cool and lets loose with an emotional rant. Maybe she takes out her frustrations on a table server or goes on and on with details about a bad situation in her life, telling you things you didn’t need to know. Or, worse yet, you become the victim of her tirade and feel the full force of her anger as she verbally assaults you. Even if the stormy monologue is the result of differing opinions, you don’t quite understand why her words are so hot and directed at you.
When you part ways – whether you alone witnessed this meltdown or others were present – you have a choice. You can tell other people about the incident, building a case for your innocence and stacking the deck against her…just in case she’s doing the same. Or you can take the situation to the Lord and give Him time to direct your steps. Yes, you may need to talk to a third party confidentially, sharing your concern and seeking wisdom. But let me assure you, spreading the word about your friend’s bad behavior is never the godly course of action. And it certainly won’t lead to restoration or peace. Proceed wisely, dear friend. Your response matters.
He who conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends. ~ Proverbs 17:9