Shorts are a summer staple and the latest iteration of this seasonal must-have will leave you never wanting to take them off. Why? Well, they’re kind of pyjamas. Boxer shorts are better known as the light and airy undergarments preferred by men. However, thanks to designers like Miu Miu throwing their weight behind boxers, this clothing item has not only traversed the gender spectrum, but has also made it to the outermost layers of our clothing.
No longer ‘underwear’, boxer shorts are the new summer must have for all occasion. And I’m here to attest, yes, you can actually wear them to the office. Here, five tips to wear your boxer shorts with pride and in style.
How To Style Boxer Shorts
1. For The Office
How do you make any casual item office-worthy? Pair it with a blazer. Sure, this won’t be the style for your most-corporate office buildings, but if your workplace is a little hip and trendy, you can certainly rock your boxers with a brogue and a button down shirt.
2. For The Weekend
If you never want to leave the comfort of your bed on a Saturday morning, the good news about boxer shorts is that you can now take one element of the weekend sleep-in out to brunch with you. Pair your weekend boxer shorts with sneakers, a t-shirt, and throw a sweater over the shoulders for warmth.
3. For An Evening Out
You can wear your boxer shorts on a date or out with friends. Be cheeky and flirty by adding a pop of colour and a feminine touch, like a coloured kitten heel and a cute shoulder bag.
4. In Preppy, Ivy League Style
Reminiscent of the sporty-collegiate styles of the sixties, this enduring preppy trend has extended beyond locker rooms or the Harvard quadrangle to the (most stylish) streets. Play into the equestrian trend this season and style your boxer shorts with a knee-high boot and cardigan.
5. In The ‘Baby Doll’ Style
Change up your white summer dress for white boxers and a ruffle trim blouse this season. Style it up with your grandma’s pearls and a cropped trench to hit the popular, high-femme ‘baby doll’ style.
Shop The Best Boxer Shorts, 2024
Sébline Striped Cotton Shorts
$320 at Net-A-Porter
These luxe striped boxers can be styled with a matching shirt.
Men’s Boxers 2 Pack by Coast Clothing
$59.95 at The Iconic
The easiest way to make boxers work for a night out is to opt for a darker colour. Also, don’t shy away from shopping direct from the men’s department.
Gooseberry ‘Le Boyfriend’ Boxers
$70.25 at Gooseberry Intimates
These versatile boxers are great for those wanting a shorter cut. They also come in blue, purple and grey, as well as this striking red.
Lace Insert Poplin Boxer Shorts by Fleur Du Mal
$440 at Farfetch
Leading luxury intimates brand, Fleur Du Mal, have crafted these shorts with something a bit extra: black lace detailing.
Poplin Boxers by Miu Miu
$1,610 at Miu Miu
Where it all began… The Miu Miu Poplin boxers may come with that designer price tag, but that’s the price you pay for the prestigious logo on your waistband.
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
