How to Style Women’s Bike Shorts

In the not-so-distant past, bike shorts were reserved for athletic purposes only, worn by the likes of Lance Armstrong and Mark Cavendish. These days cycle shorts aren’t just for the Tour de France or your morning workout. Pair them with an oversized tee, wear them under a dress or top your bike shorts with a blazer for a chic, casual vibe.

This spring and summer’s fashions are all about casual, comfy staples that are flattering on all body type, but also pop on camera when recording those Insta Stories or TikTok vids. So whether you’re posing in your bedroom or trying out the “Oh Na Na Na” challenge in your kitchen, slip into one of our favorite bike shorts styles and get grooving!

Hypebeast Baddie

Your brows and makeup are on point, and you’ve already mastered “The Renegade” dance on TikTok. You love snatching up all the latest streetwear because it’s fun, it looks good, and your followers love your looks. Wow, you’ve got “confidance,” girl.

• Nike Women’s Sportswear Leg-A-See Shorts: Why not self-distance with selfies in a pair of comfy shorts? Soft jersey fabric makes these Nike bike shorts feel like PJs.
• Nike Sportswear Swoosh Women’s Short-Sleeve Top: What goes with high-waisted, fitted bike shorts? The cropped comfort of the Swoosh. Nike’s plum crop top gives you street style in spades.
• Nike Women’s Indy Bold Sports Bra: Indoor workouts and spontaneous dance parties call the right amount of support. This sports bra’s got you covered thanks to elastic straps, Dri-FIT technology and breathable panels.
• Nike Women’s Sportswear Windrunner Jacket: Pop on this black retro-style windbreaker for a complete all-weather ensemble.
• Nike Air Max Verona “Plum Chalk/Black/Ghost” Women’s Shoe: Mixed materials and flashy color combos complement your shorts and top while giving you a blissful balance of comfort and performance power.

Monochromatic Cutie

What’s more emboldening than a toe-to-head fit in all-over bright pink or electric yellow? Talk about popping on the screen when you snap that shot of yourself casually sipping your Starbucks Fresca in the sunshine!

Pink Power:

• Nike Women’s Air Ribbed Long-Sleeve Top: We always love a good pink crop top. This neon ribbed half-zip has it going on with its body-hugging fit.
• Nike Air Women’s Bike Shorts: With its oversized Air logo and high waist, these ribbed Spandex Nike shorts give you full coverage in a curve-hugging silhouette.
• Nike Air VaporMax Plus “Bright Crimson/Pink Blast/Court Purple” Women’s Shoe: Pop on a pair of these fire shoes with their see-through VaporMax tech.
• Teleties Large Hotpink Hair Tie: Throw your hair up in an Ariana-inspired high pony and slay.

Say Yes to Yellow:

• Nike Air Women’s Bike Shorts-Yellow: Ribbed polyester blends with form-fitting Spandex in a cheerful yellow tone.
• Nike Air Women’s Cropped Tank-Yellow: You’ve worked hard to get those guns sculpted, so why not show them off?
• Nike Air VaporMax Plus “Speed Yellow/White” Women’s Shoe: These yellow VaporMax are like walking on sunshine … and super-bouncy Air technology.
• Teleties Large Flashbulb Hair Tie: Messy hair, don’t care. Toss your hair in a bun with this anti-crease, anti-tangles Teletie.

Beauty and the Beast Mode

A beauty in the mirror, and a beast in the gym: You’re feminine and fierce. Fitness is your passion, but fashion is a close second. Get the best of both worlds with this bike shorts pairing.

• adidas Women’s Trefoil “Black” Cycling Short Tights: The brand’s signature Three Stripes stand out against the black background of these adidas bike shorts.
• adidas Women’s Designed 2 Move Sports Bra: V-shaped elastic straps, front logo, tight fit and seafoam green color get you through grueling sweat sessions or couch-lounging … whichever.
• Women’s Super Cropped Graphic Tank Top: Or swap out that sports bra with this cropped top. What better way to showcase those hard-earned abs than with a vertically striped tank fitted just below your bra line?
• adidas UltraBoost 4.0 “White” Women’s Running Shoe: This clean white adidas running sneaker allows you to get the job done. No frills, no fuss.
• adidas Originals Washed Relaxed Strapback – White/Black: Pull your pony through the back, pop in your AirPods and go the distance.
• adidas Originals Santiago Mini Backpack: You’re a “just the essentials” girl, and this classic adidas bag is perfect for stashing all the stuff you need for an easy, breezy day on the go.

Boyfriend Shirt Sweetie

You’re a total lounger. You love loose, comfy fits and tend to gravitate toward more flirty, feminine colors (even when stealing your crush’s oversized tee).

• Nike Women’s Sportswear Leg-A-See Bike Shorts: Blush-pink soft jersey fabric makes for the ultimate lounging short.
• FILA Men’s Jabez Tee: A loose-fitting men’s multicolor tee? Yes, please!
• FILA Women’s Drifter Slides: Slip your feet into the contoured footbed of these Drifter slides.
• FILA 4 Panel Adjustable Cap: Netflix and chill. Social distance and scroll through Instagram. Whichever your pleasure, this adjustable FILA hat is perfect for hiding your “day four of dry shampoo” hairstyle.

For more stay-at-home, social media-ready outfit ideas, check out Hibbett | City Gear’s toe-to-head loungewear outfits for your work week!