Trends come and go, but only a few are strong enough to withstand months, and even years, of scrutiny. The bike-short trend is one of these. Even though they've been hot for a minute now (at least since the beginning of 2018), they're not going anywhere anytime soon. They're all over Instagram (on influencers and editors alike), and they're particularly popular in trend-setting places like L.A. and NYC. In fact, some fashion girls have ditched their leggings altogether, opting to wear the shorter and cooler cycling style instead.
Celebrities are fans of the humble bike short, too. A-listers like Emily Ratajkowski, Romee Strijd, Jasmine Sanders, and Kim Kardashian West have all made bike shorts their summertime closet staple, and they're styling them in the coolest ways. We have proof. Keep scrolling to see how some of our favorite fashion-forward celebrities wear their bike shorts.
Romee Strijd
Romee Strijd pairs her basic black bike shorts with a matching crop top and a neon-green blazer. This outfit, when worn with high sneakers and a micro-bag, is a true ode to '90s style.
Do as a supermodel does, and throw a neon blazer over top of your go-to athleisure outfit.
Aerie's bike shorts are affordable and super comfortable, which makes them a win-win.
Jasmine Sanders
On a casual day out in NYC, Jasmine Sanders wears a two-piece pinstripe set, accessorizing it with white sneakers, sleek sunglasses, and a Balenciaga fanny pack (as one does).
The exact athleisure set that Sanders wears is from the trendy brand Hardware LDN.
Here are the matching pinstripe shorts.
Kim Kardashian West
We're calling it: Kim Kardashian West is the queen of bike shorts. She was a driving force behind the trend in the first place, and since they became mainstream, she's styled them in multiple ways. Here's one of our favorite takes. She pairs her shorts with a hoodie and a Matrix-style leather coat.
Sure, this is definitely an investment piece, but it looks super similar to the coat Kim wears. Plus, it abides by the fashion industry's current obsession with '90s-inspired clothing.
Kim's exact pair of Yeezy bike shorts are sold-out. However, you can shop a similar style, such as these.
Kourtney Kardashian
Kim's older sister, Kourtney, is also a big believer in bike shorts, incorporating them into her airport style with a cropped V-neck sweater, sneakers, and a Louis Vuitton duffle bag.
This fitted sweater is short, sleek, and figure-flattering.
We're sure Kourt would approve of these Good American bike shorts since it's her sister's brand.
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski takes her new dog on a walk through the streets of NYC wearing designer bike shorts with a cropped crew-neck sweatshirt and white sneakers. It's athleisure at its finest.
Ratajkowski's sweatshirt-and-short set are from Aimé Leon Dore, which is an NYC-based label.
Here is the exact pair of bike shorts Ratajkowski wears.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber switches things up from the traditional basic black shorts by opting for a pair that have a shiny, leather-like finish. We also want to give a shout-out to her oversize hoodie.
A zip-up hoodie is one of the most versatile casual pieces that money can buy.
Bieber's Alexander Wang bike shorts are sold out, but you can still snag this pair by David Lerner for a cool $77. (Plus, they're vegan!)
Bella Hadid
Are you noticing some similarities yet? It seems crop tops are the way to go when wearing bike shorts. Bella Hadid wears her shorts with a blue sweater and a thick black headband.
This cropped sweater is similar to the one Hadid wears. We like the ruched shoulder detail.
Outdoor Voices' bike shorts are some of our favorites since they're so comfy and flexible.
Next up, the 11 best celebrity outfits of summer 2019 (so far).