Styling jean shorts in a new way can keep your summer staple fresh and exciting... and we've got 5 looks that will go a long way towards making sure favorite pair will stay in rotation all summer long. We love a dark wash as a classic, and a lace short is cute and sweet. If you've got a pair of DIY American flag shorts, or you've bought a pair, change up the look to keep them going long past the 4th of July! Washed out and high-waisted shorts are retro and the hottest looks this summer at all the concerts we've covered. To pump them up a bit, just add a few studs to them! It's so easy... check out this quick and simple DIY on PreppyDiaries. All of the shorts we show are interchangeable, but we wanted to present a few different styles for inspiration. So get stylin' and keep posting those #OOTD on Instagram for us to see!

Dark Wash