6 Ways To Wear Black Tailored Shorts -

Black tailored shorts are a wardrobe staple. Like black pants, they are classic and timeless and coordinate with so many pieces in your closet. You can find black tailored shorts at several retailers, like this pair from Spanx (cotton blend) and this pair from Amazon (I have these exact ones myself – polyester/spandex blend). The pieces in the outfits are inSimplified Style: French Wardrobe Staples Capsule Wardrobe guide. Simplified Style®: French Wardrobe Staples is a complete year-round wardrobe that includes all the classic and timeless essentials you need for your closet! This guide includes 40 essentials with convenient online shopping links, wardrobe layouts for all 4 seasons, 500+ outfit ideas, checklists, outfit calendars and more! It is a ready-to-go complete wardrobe guide; everything has been done for you!

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What Are Tailored Shorts?

Tailored shorts are a more polished, structured version of shorts—designed to look closer to trousers than casual cutoffs or athletic styles.

Here’s what defines them:

Structure & Fit:

Clean, structured shape (not loose or slouchy)
Often mid-rise or high-rise
Slightly fitted through the waist and hips, with a straight or gently A-line leg
Typically mid-thigh length (sometimes longer for a refined look)

Details:

Flat front or subtle pleats
Belt loops
Zip fly with button or hook closure
Front slant pockets and/or back welt pockets
Crisp seams and sometimes front creases (like trousers)

Shop Tailored Shorts

Tailored shorts come in a variety of fabrics to choose from. I recommend choosing fabrics that are compatible with the climate where you live and your lifestyle. If the temperature is moderate where you live and you need a great pair of affordable shorts, I recommend this pair from Amazon. I have these exact ones myself in black, navy and light khaki and love them!!! They are a polyester/spandex blend so they drape well and stay wrinkle-free. Even though I live in a hot climate during the summer, I am primarily indoors in the A/C, these shorts are comfortable for me. If you live in a hot climate, you may want a cotton/spandex or linen-blend pair.