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We’re about to start a new season and with that change comes new trends to try. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up our summer favorites. We’ve already gotten considerable mileage out of our bike shorts and aren’t quite ready to pack them away until next spring. (Who knows if they’ll even still be in style by then.)
The good news? The athleisure staple can still work for fall. In fact, bike shorts can help alleviate some of the awkwardness of trans-seasonal dressing when wild temperature swings make it hard to plan ahead.
While they’re great transitional pieces, you still need to make your shorts season-appropriate. Here are some street style looks that prove you can ride the bike short trend well into fall.
How to Keep Sporting Bike Shorts in the Fall
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Light Layers
We see you, bike shorts. Get more mileage out of yours by slipping them on under short dresses and skirts. Coordinating separates seal the deal.
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Covered Up
A sheer dress layered over bike shorts and a matching crop top screams summer's over. The darker color palette keeps the outfit out of festival territory. Add a jean jacket or bomber when the temperature dips.
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Plaid Pairing
Give your favorite plaid shirt new life by teaming it with bike shorts. Then work in vibrant accessories to brighten up the color palette.
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Play With Proportion
Tall boots plus bike shorts equals a fall-ready look. Make it more season-appropriate with a neutral color palette and an oversized blazer.
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Keep It Black and White
Black and pops of white make a great team when it comes to sporting bike shorts in fall. Go heavier on top by trading T-shirts and tanks for a long-sleeve button-down. Leave as many buttons undone as you want, weather permitting.
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Great Lengths
Have a little fun with layering by slipping a golden bomber jacket over a crisp sweater boasting a high-low hem. And don't forget the chunky ankle boots.
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Power Combo
Crop tops and bike shorts are a winning summer combo. Carry the pairing into fall with an all-black color palette juxtaposed with a cool blazer and white chunky sneakers.
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Plush Crush
Mix and match like a pro by pairing bike shorts with more traditional fall fabrics like velvet. The chunky black sandals and handbag tie the look together.
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Feeling Blue
Keep the sunglasses and bike shorts, but add a few cold-weather pieces. A colorblocked suede jacket and ankle boots will do the trick.
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Go Green
Top off your sporty bike shorts with a roomy emerald sweater, striped socks and dad sneakers. Gym bun optional.
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Like a Boss
Embrace fall by styling your bike shorts with a turtleneck and a roomy plaid blazer. Cinch the waist for a polished finish.
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Sweater Weather
Give bike shorts and white heels a longer shelf life by topping them off with a cozy oversized sweater. Extra-long sleeves are fashion-forward and can keep your hands warm on days you forget your gloves.
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Sneak Peek
Bike shorts don't always have to be the star of an outfit. This chic transitional ensemble is all about the padded logo jacket and utility belt bag. The just-visible bike shorts and heels balance the bulkier proportions up top.
