10 Ways to Wear Shorts

Although I love the occasional maxi or short dress, it's shorts that fill up my summer days. My favorite? Jean shorts, which go with everything from tees to peasant tops. Do I look as good in my denim shorts as Carrie Underwood? Nope. But that doesn't keep me from wearing shorts (and it shouldn't make you skip them either!)

Shorts are now work and party-appropriate, with styles as dressy or casual as you want them to be. Need some ideas? Here are 10 ways to wear shorts for inspiration. (Photo Credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)