Bike Shorts, No Bike

Updated on Jun 30, 2010

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Bike shorts is one of those trends that has been around for a few seasons now. I played around with the idea last summer, but never became a full fledged supporter of the idea. When I got these beige lace trimmed bike shorts from American Apparel, I was uncertain of my feelings towards them. Did I adore them? Or would they just end up as another one of those impulse buys that I am prone to? Later that night I got an idea, and as it so often happens, the idea came to me in a dream. The next morning this look is what came together. I am pretty satisfied with the outfit and have become convinced that when styled right, bike shorts can actually be a welcome addition to your wardrobe.

Styling Tips for Bike Shorts
1. Use them for layering under shorts, dresses and skirts.
2. Wear with oversized tees and leather jackets.
3. Try them out in a color other than black. A beige or nude pair is perfect for summer.
4. Wear under short skirts and dresses as a safeguard against sudden gusts of wind.

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tealiccibooh on January 26
cool bag!

lizzified on March 23
love it! soft, romantic and functional :)

rhemel on November 18
awesome look! faved

chanelgirl on October 06
cute

gladful on August 14
i love the lace details on this outfit and the blazer too!

flor32896 on August 13
love the shoes!

ritamania on August 07
great vintage blazer

destineddiva93 on August 06
cute

seralouisa on August 04
love the nude sheer

Bennie52491 on July 31
LOVE THIS !

minhacatwalk on July 31
gorgeous!

theladynoir on July 27
this is amaizing!

WiesOudshoorn on July 26
god you're amazing..

denisedenies on July 25
pretty! sooo pretty!

chicchica_bonita on July 24
a very soft and feminine look all over, i love it!

La_Farfalla on July 18
Amazing play on the bike shorts! i am thinking i need to buy this lace trimmed pair

tfzeng on July 17
great idea, i should look into bike shorts...

maggiemay on July 07
gorgeous... i love the turquoise punch of colour

YvoS on July 07
yor cluthes are always fab, I am jealous, girl. Its not fair! :) :) :)

Pyndie on July 07
love this! I´ve got a pair of similar shorts as well, I use them under skirts to not flash anything :) love the pop of colour the clutch brings to your outfit.

luckynumbervi on July 06
chic!

mia27 on July 04
love

NattyStyle on July 04
Love this! The pop of color in the clutch really finishes the look. Well done!

sandram on July 03
love the 1st outfit! the clutch is amazing!

cocoandvera on July 02
Absolutely lvoe your turquoise clutch!

murmel on July 02
wow,nice combination. and the clutch is amzing <3

boredstephanie on July 01
love the lacy outfit! I like bike shorts =)

missmarc on July 01
I love these outfits & bike shorts!

theoryofemotion on July 01
cute outfit

raintiesandhairbows on July 01
this is so pretty!

sparrowandurchin on July 01
I love bike shorts! The only time they didn't work was I was walking down main street and a girl had the AA nude ones and a leotard over them and a cropped jacket... I get the whole lady gaga look but not for a sunday morning in a small Michigan town. Layering is the best, I agree :)

Reybeltane on July 01
lovely! and I like the lice bike shorts. they're eclectic but pretty

chicfreak on July 01
love the beige

itsjustaly on July 01
LOVE LOVE! i like the lace shorts, and the blazer, and clutch!

Pink_Champagne on July 01
those stockings are so pretty

theasokolowski on July 01
It's a lot of lace but it works. The bag is a great accent

girlyme on July 01
this is so feminine!

Laura86 on July 01
I don't like bike shorts but in this combination they look amazing!

chloebej on July 01
cool bike shorts! love the nudes!

erikareyes on July 01
love the pastels!

maliciousmallory on July 01
I'm not a huge fan.... I only like them with the first look

kavzme on July 01
not a very big fan of bike shorts but looking at your nude ones....i thinking of giving it a second thought...!! nice outfit !

paxie_aiza on July 01
love your shoes!!!

itsjan on July 01
cute shoes!

Onyinye on July 01
Fabulous..!!

vernenciso on July 01
love!!

heymichellex3 on July 01
i absolutely love the blazer!

Annachiara on July 01
Favolous :D

maliamazing on July 01
love the blazer!

sazzychiq on July 01
LOVE THE BLAZER!

missastronaut on July 01
incredibly beautiful

Honey_little_sunny on July 01
great outfit !!!!!

yukilo on July 01
love love your blazer! want it :)

Cucu on June 30
Love the nude color! It's like nothing but the nothing makes everything so perfect!

joannaladrido on June 30
another fave! i love the peeking bike shorts!

gwynethbg on June 30
i love everything! im such a fan of your style!

patricek on June 30
love it!!

sweetoblivion on June 30
i love the lace

lovestheday on June 30
lovely colors...boots are amazing

Shaniqua1071 on June 30
I soo adore this biker shorts trends and I can't wait to wear a pair, everyway you look amazing!!!!

Shelby on June 30
BEAUTIFUL!

cee_me on June 30
Love the sheer shorts and your shoes! Amazing!

polkadotlace on June 30
great outfit! I was about to buy a pair of black lace shorts the other day but was unsure of how to wear them so I never did..

trinalovetrina on June 30
lovin thy cycle shortsies! :)

aggiequinn on June 30
i love the bike shorts! amazing idea...and i love the jacket you paired it with as well as your clutch!! sooo chic

crystaldots on June 30
very cute i love the nude look! x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x

desintuition on June 30
so I want a pair of bike shorts!

leahl11 on June 30
you have such a pretty blazer!

wanderlustnix on June 30
I love the oversized clutch!

lissakahayon on June 30
im so adding this to my faves!!!

PercyOwl on June 30
Very Karen Walker a few seasons ago (she was rocking them under shorter dresses and long shirts similarly) I found a nice lace pair years ago and now I regret not buying them. However, when summer rolls around this year I will def be on the lookout! Great outfit!

ete on June 30
lovely great tip!

NerdyyyChic on June 30
love it! I love how all the beautiful nude pieces go together! Lovely <3

flutterbyjulia on June 30
Great article, love this look :)

amazingrace245 on June 30
they look so pretty when worn right!

SarahJaneR on June 30
love the clutch and shoes, great blazer and shorts as well!

RosiTonaco on June 30
pretty!

fashiongeeek66 on June 30
beautiful; adore the shoes & shorts

dapperdork on June 30
nice use of the shorts!!! i looove love love every one of these outfits.

GlammcouturE on June 30
love all of these!!! so chic :)

CherryBlossomGirl on June 30
i love of all the nude tones!

endlessdream on June 30
i really love the subdued color scheme of this outfit and the very feminine take on the biker shorts trend.

libys11 on June 30
so dreamy and whimsical!! :D

dorotron on June 30
amazing blazer!!

cecilangelineturla on June 30
wow. you look good :)

splashofcolour on June 30
Love your look! I bought a pale grey pair yesterday and I look forward to wearing them :)

Aphrodite on June 30
Love bike shorts! just reading the article today where Alexa C. wore a black lace one when she intervied Karl L. for Vogue UK. And love your nude version, oh well, you can wear anything and looks super chic!