Shorts are an essential piece in every woman's summer wardrobe. Pairing them with wedges, flats and sandals is as easy as 1, 2, 3. But once the weather gets cooler you pack them away until next year right? Wrong! Leave those shorts right where there are and get ready to vamp up your fall wardrobe with a few of our styling tricks.

Here is how to wear shorts in the fall in 3 simple ways:

1) Pair them with tights: 

Tights are fall’s best accessory. You can wear them under anything, stay warm and spice up your outfit with funky colors and patterns. Put on a fun pair of tights under your shorts and turn that summer look into fall fashion in a flash.

2) Blazer/Jacket:

Not only is the blazer is a must-have item this fall, it’s also a perfect way to dress up a pair of shorts. Slip on your favorite pair of summer shorts with a structured blazer (think tuxedo jacket or even denim jacket) and you'll be ready for the runway.

3) Boots/heels:

The thing about shorts is that they encourage everyone to stare at your gams. So why not accentuate your assets with a hot pair of heels? Fall is the perfect time to wear a great jewel tone heel, boot or bootie and with just the right shoe, your legs will go on for days. That’s one fall trend many people will want to follow. Trust us.

Feel free to mix and match these looks! There’s no need to be shy when it comes to shorts in the fall. Accessorize your way around them and you’ll be right on the fashion mark!

Shop the looks:

Pair them with tights-

Look 1: Aqua Floral Shorts, $58, Bloomingdale’s; DKNY Perfect Opaque Tights, $20, Macy’s; Ralph Lauren Tights, $22, Macy’s. Look 2: Sailor Squad Shorts, $53, ModCloth; Opaque Tights, $11, Nordstrom. Look 3: Rolled Shorts, $25, Banana Republic; Ribbed Tights, $15, Nordstrom.

Blazer/Jacket-

Look 1: Whiter Shade of Vail Blazer, $45, ModCloth; Juicy Couture Easy Summer Silk Shorts, $96, Bloomingdale’s. Look 2: Satin Lapel Tux Blazer, $51, ASOS; Aqua Solid Tap Shorts, $58, Bloomingdale’s. Look 3: Frenchi Drop Lapel Blazer, $64, Nordstrom; Women’s Denim Shorts, $30, Old Navy.

Boots/Heels-

Look 1: Dana Davis Pax Boot, $625, Nordstrom; Casper Knee High Boot, $77, ASOS. Look 2: INC Tiara Platform Booties, $130, Macy’s; Steve Madden Vipper Bootie, $150, Nordstrom; Leather Shorts, $85, ASOS. Look 3: Oversized Denim Jacket, $65, ASOS; G by Guess Fringle Fringe Booties, $69, Macy’s.

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