4 Ways to Style Black Trouser Shorts

Tailored shorts are the summer backbone of a dark, minimalist wardrobe. Use these four outfit formulas to go from street to refined without losing the vibe.

Street / Night Out
Black trouser shorts with a graphic tee and creepers

Black Trouser Shorts + Graphic Tee

  • Vintage Von Dutch Graphic Tee
  • Optional black belt; clean lines
  • Fred Perry Trainers
Shorts(ASOS | Only and Sons) Graphic Tee(ASOS | Weekday) Shoes(Fred Perry)
High Contrast / Minimal
Black trouser shorts with a crisp white tee and minimalist sneakers

Black Trouser Shorts + White Tee

  • Heavyweight tee with tight neck
  • Thrifted Palm Angels Hat
  • Casio Gold Watch
Casio Gold Watch(Amazon | Casio) White Tee(Bronson MFG) Hat(Palm Angels)
Refined Casual
Black trouser shorts with a dark blue polo

Black Trouser Shorts + Polo

  • Cropped Polo from Peter Manning
  • Casio Gold Watch
  • Shoes: loafers or minimalist sneakers
Shorts(ASOS | Weekday) Polo(Peter Manning) Shoes(Solovair)
Evening / Gallery‑Ready
Black trouser shorts with a camp-collar button-down and black sneakers

Black Trouser Shorts + Button‑Up

  • Buck Mason Button Up
  • Layer with a lightweight overshirt
  • Shoes: brogues, loafers, or minimal sneakers
Shorts(ASOS | Weekday) Button‑Up(Buck Mason) Shoes(Solovair)