Thanks to modern designer brands there are myriad of awesome shorts in all kinds of styles, designs and colors. Today’s article is all about women’s formal outfit ideas featuring shorts. There are still lots of disputes regarding the use of these bottoms at work and all kinds of formal events. Of course, all depends on the dress code of your company or an event you are heading to. In this compilation I tried to gather shorts in appropriate length, structure, high-waisted silhouettes, special detailing, etc. I am pretty sure, this street style collection will prove that tailored shorts are extremely versatile and can also be worn at various occasions. This simple garment will promise you great comfort and dressier look. Anyway, let’s take a peek at various outfits to inspire you.

That’s a stunning marsala outfit. We see a sleeveless silken top paired with matching color shorts. Complete this look by adding an elegant necklace and cuffed bright blue leather sandals.

Another great look that features matching separates. We see blue-white striped sleeveless short top paired with matching high-waisted shorts. Complete this outfit by adding striped heeled pumps:

Formal white shirt is tucked in vertical striped shorts. Complete this look by adding nude flat sandals:

A sleeveless white shirt looks stylish tucked in high-waisted grey-black striped shorts completed with burgundy pumps and matching color envelope clutch:

Gingham print shorts look timelessly chic styled with a cute white blouse. Complete this outfit by adding mustard-orange pointed-toe pumps, wide-brim hat and retro inspired shoulder bag:

Say hello to preppy retro look. Lady poses in a dark blue blazer, cute shirt tucked in high-waisted chinos shorts worn with dark red tights and lace-up heeled loafers:

Pastel pink shorts will for sure make you stand out from the crowd, all you need is to add white blazer and white blouse. Complete this outfit by adding studded pumps and classic satchel bag:

Pastel purple shorts are paired with pastel green sweater worn atop white shirt. Complete this look by adding cuffed pointed-toe leopard print pumps:

Pastel purple shorts look awesome with pastel green shirt worn underneath blush V-neck cable knit sweater:

Plaid shorts styled with lightweight white blouse look perfect with tights and lace-up glossy ankle boots:

Bright white sweater is teamed with tweed shorts, opaque black tights and black suede ankle-boots:

That’s a timelessly chic black-white striped shorts suit completed with a graphic tee and pointed-toe black pumps completed with metallic cuffs:

Tailored cream-grey shorts tuxedo suit will definitely make you stand out from the crowd:

Tweed shorts suit looks sexy and retro inspired:

Another tasty tweed suit completed with shorts. In love with layered pearl necklaces: