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What to Wear with Khaki Shorts
Khaki shorts go best with black, white or brown shoes, and navy, black or white tops. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
What people ask
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The ways people actually search for khaki shorts, each answered with its own outfit.
What to wear with khaki shorts for women?
Navy polo shirt and white sneakers. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
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What to wear with khaki shorts for men?
Navy polo shirt and white sneakers. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
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Outfits
Ways to wear khaki shorts
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Casual · All-neutral
Casual · All-neutral
Casual · Tonal
Smart casual · One accent colour
At a glance
Every top and shoe combination that works
The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.
| black sneakers | white sneakers | brown sandals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy polo shirt |  Works75 | Best89 | Best87 |
| black t-shirt | Best89 | Best88 | Best87 |
| white t-shirt |  Best86 | Works74 | Best86 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and white always sit well together.
- brown · Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
Tops
- navy · Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and white always sit well together.
The piece
How to choose and wear shorts
The warm-weather bottom. Tailored cotton shorts can be smart-casual; athletic and cargo shorts stay casual.
How to choose
- Chino or linen shorts in navy, khaki, stone or white are the most versatile.
- A flat front and a clean hem, no frayed edges, for anything beyond the beach.
- Avoid very long, very wide cuts.
How shorts should fit
An inseam of about 13–18 cm (5–7 in), ending above the knee.
Mid-thigh to just above the knee; a higher rise pairs well with tucked tops.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shorts with socks pulled high and heavy shoes.
- ✕Wearing them to anything with a dress code.
- ✕Cargo shorts with a smart shirt.
Care: Wash cold, hang dry, press the hem flat.
In a capsule: Summer-only: worth a place in a warm-season capsule, not a year-round one.
The details
Length, belt and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- Length
- Just above the knee or shorter; long, wide shorts look dated.
- Belt
- Match the belt to your shoes when they're leather; with sneakers, any neutral belt works.
- Fabric
- A warm-weather piece: linen, cotton and light blends, with open or light shoes.
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Khaki shorts: quick answers
What colour shoes go with khaki shorts?
The best shoe colours to wear with khaki shorts are black, white and brown. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together. Navy, cream, dark brown and burgundy also work.
What colour tops go with khaki shorts?
The best top colours to wear with khaki shorts are navy, black and white. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Cream, olive, green and burgundy also work.
Can you wear khaki shorts to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is white linen shirt, khaki shorts, burgundy loafers. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and white always sit well together.
When should you wear khaki shorts?
Khaki shorts work in summer. Khaki itself reads as a spring/summer colour, so they look most natural then.
How should shorts fit?
For men: An inseam of about 13–18 cm (5–7 in), ending above the knee. For women: Mid-thigh to just above the knee; a higher rise pairs well with tucked tops. Just above the knee or shorter; long, wide shorts look dated.
What are the most common mistakes with shorts?
Shorts with socks pulled high and heavy shoes; Wearing them to anything with a dress code; Cargo shorts with a smart shirt.
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