Not Ready to Let Go of Your Favorite Shorts Just Yet? Try These 8 Chic Transitional Outfits

Fashion people love fall, but they often struggle with the idea of having to put away some of their warm-weather fashion staples. One such staple is the stylish shorts they've been wearing since spring. Thankfully, there are endless ways to seamlessly incorporate shorts into a stylish fall outfit rotation. I recently rounded up a variety of looks from some of my favorite fashion follows on Instagram for inspiration on how to pull this off.
From denim shorts to boxer styles and a biker option, I found a great range of looks that fit a variety of personal styles and occasions. Each pair of these shorts is made fall-ready thanks to key pieces like elevated sweaters and classic outerwear, as well as an array of cool shoe styles. Keep scrolling to check out and shop eight chic transitional outfits that will carry you into the next month or so in style.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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