It is sometimes amazing to see how fashion has evolved over time. When we say “wide shorts” decades ago, we probably mean these super baggy skateboard shorts. But since wakebroading has become so popular over the years, “wide shorts” basically mean stylish beach shorts. You don't have to be awake to wear them on the beach, of course. You are almost guaranteed to look youthful and refreshing with them. To make styling easier for you, I've put together a list of the best beach outfit ideas for you. Let's look at them now.
White t-shirt with wide pineapple print shorts
To start this list of youthful and refreshing beach outfit ideas, I'll first show you how a super cute outfit starts. To achieve this refreshing outfit, you can simply wear a white, slim-fitting t-shirt at the top. Pair it with a pair of mini shorts with white and orange pineapple prints. Wear white sandals to look even more refreshing.
White t-shirt with royal blue wide shorts and bare sandals
As you can see in the picture above, you don't have to wear a bikini to look good for a beach hangout. For example, you can wear a white and pink floral print t-shirt and a pair of royal blue wide shorts to look really good and sharp. Pair them with bare flat sandals to complete the outfit.
Black and white tank top with zebra print and knee-length, wide shorts
To achieve this unique and creative look, you can wear a black tank top for the top. Combine it with a creatively designed, knee-length, wide shorts with zebra print in black and white. Instead of wearing white sandals to look refreshing, we're wearing a pair of black slide sandals to complete the outfit.
Black and blue knee-length, wide, embroidered crop top shorts
For those of you who have put a lot of work into shape, it is a good idea to show some skin on your waist to look reluctantly sexy. For the top, you can simply wear a short black tank top with a scoop neck. Pair it with long, wide shorts with blue and black floral embroidery. Wear white flat sandals for the shoes for a refreshing touch.
Dark blue top with white, long, wide shorts
Here's a pretty artistic vacation look you might want to try. First wear a dark blue body-hugging crop top. Pair it with white, long, wide shorts to look refreshing and airy at the same time. Pair these pieces with white sandals and a straw hat for an artistic touch.
Black bikini top with wide shorts with cardigan and zebra print
For those of you who like to wear a bikini top but don't want to show too much skin while not swimming, here's a nice trick you can use. Simply wear a knotted black cardigan over a black bikini top. Pair them with a pair of black and white zebra print mini shorts and white sandals to complete this attractive look.
White slim fit tank top with dark blue, embroidered, wide shorts
For those of you who don't like looking ladylike for a beach bar, there's a boyish outfit here that you might want to try. Just wear a white, slim cut tank top. Combine it with a pair of knee-length, floral embroidered, wide shorts in navy blue. Pair them with black slide sandals to complete this slightly unisex look.
White tank top with Royal Blue Broad shorts
Simply looking doesn't mean you can't look sharp. You will be amazed how a simple royal blue piece can affect the whole outfit. To achieve this look, you can wear a white, tailored tank top with royal blue shorts with a relaxed fit. Wear nude flat sandals to complete the look.
Mini shorts with camo animal print and white, short-cut t-shirt
If you want to look more boyish, it's nice to wear knee-length, wide shorts. On the other hand, wear mini shorts for a more feminine look. For example, you can wear a white short t-shirt with mini camouflage pattern shorts. Wear white slide sandals to complete the look.
Black bikini top with wide floral shorts
For those of you who are looking for a way to style your bikini top naturally and look overly sexy, here's a good tip for you. You can combine a black bikini top with long, loosely cut shorts with black and white floral prints. The relaxed cut makes your waist look even slimmer.
Black short tank top with lemon-yellow printed mini broad shorts
To look cheerful and minimalistic, you can wear a black, short cut, slim cut tank top. Combine it with a lemon-yellow printed mini shorts so that your legs look particularly large and slim. Let's be a little more creative for the shoes by wearing a pair of light blue flat flip-flops to top it off with the cool look.
Blush pink hoodie with matching mini broad shorts
To achieve this ladylike and girlish look, you can wear a blush pink hoodie with a relaxed fit as the center of your outfit. Combine it with a matching pink mini shorts. To make the shoes look bigger and slimmer, you can wear a pair of bare heeled sandals to complete the outfit.
Blue and white top with teal mini shorts
This is a pretty unique and refreshing blue and white look. Simply wear a short tank top with a blue and white floral print for the top. Pair it with teal mini shorts. Finally, wear a pair of sky blue sandals to complete the cool look.
Here are the ideas for a wide shorts outfit that I want to share with you. Try them out the next time you have beach bars. You really don't have to wear bikinis all the time.