5 POPSUGAR Editors Share Their Favorite Ways to Wear Bike Shorts

"I love a bike short and graphic crewneck pairing. It's kind of my go-to outfit for working from home or bopping around town running errands. I'm obsessed with these extra high-waisted bike shorts ($22) — especially in the sherbet orange color — because they have a pocket (!!) and they are the perfect not-too-short length. I love to pair them with a graphic crewneck sweatshirt ($100) or long sleeve ($65) from one of my favorite California-based brands like Museum of Peace & Quiet or Total Luxury Spa. Throw in a pair of classic Birkenstocks and I'm a happy gal." — Aviel Kanter, associate content director

"My ideal summer outfit is comfy, cool, and colorful — so I end up wearing bike shorts constantly. I'd pair this royal blue pair ($27) with a lightweight graphic tee ($36) spotlighting one of my favorite national parks, then layer on a denim jacket ($45) in case the weather turns breezy. If I'm running errands in my neighborhood, I'd reach for these fun colorblock Tevas ($50) — but if I'm going hiking, the same outfit would work just as well with my hiking boots." — Annalise Mantz Lowenstein, editor

"Bike shorts are my go-to when I don't want to think about what to wear but also want to look put-together, since they're so easy to elevate. I have a couple of rotating combos, but lately my favorite has been combining these black Old Navy bike shorts ($27) with a boyfriend button-down shirt ($179) (with the last few buttons left undone!), crew socks, and sneakers ($410). Sometimes I even add gold hoop earrings and a light sweater tied around the shoulders for a model-off-duty vibe. I love how these shorts have an extra-high waist and longer inseam, and actually stay put — no tugging up or down necessary." — Stephanie Nguyen, senior editor

"Bike shorts are a go-to for me because they're so versatile. This Old Navy pair ($27) is just the right amount of high-waisted, and I love that the smoothing fabric offers both support and flexibility. It's easy to wear them for a workout or a casual day running errands, but I love elevating them for date nights and outings with friends. A form-fitting crop top ($58) gives them a whole new look — a strapless sweetheart style is especially polished — and an oversized blazer ($248) over anything provides flattering coverage that's just as comfortable as it is on-trend. Pair with either sneakers or modest heels depending on your agenda." — Kathleen Harper, editor

"Ever since I discovered bike shorts, I've been wearing them nonstop — they're just so versatile. Lately, I've been loving these buttery-soft Old Navy bike shorts ($27) in navy. The length is just right for my 5'3" frame, and bonus: they have pockets, which is super convenient for holding an extra ball while I'm playing tennis. I love to pair them with a crop-length sports bra ($48) and these lightweight Tevas ($40) in white. It's the perfect transitional combo that can take me from a tennis game to a park hang with friends, all without an outfit change." — Rayna Rossitto, branded content coordinator