Allow me to let you in on a little secret: I never really learned how to ride a bike. Like, I can kind of do it, but I will most likely fall and/or give up in five minutes. That being said, it doesn’t even matter—because anyone can wear plus-size bike shorts even if they don’t really know how to ride a bike. Though the bike shorts trend struck me as kind of weird at first, I’m totally on board now. Originally, I didn’t quite get it, because I’d only ever worn bike shorts to keep my thighs from chaffing when I was a teen (and there were limited options to help with those kinds of ~thick thigh problems~). But, then I saw some of my favorite plus-size influencers rocking the trend, and I started to totally understand exactly why bike shorts are so trendy right now.
If you’re curious how to wear bike shorts in a cool way (which I definitely was, so hopefully you want to know, too), you’re in luck. There are so many easy ways to style all different kinds of bike shorts. Personally, I love the concept of pairing bike shorts with an oversized button down and either heels or sneakers—depending on the vibe you’re going for. Pairing bike shorts with a sweatshirt and dad sneakers is a cute look. Or, you could wear bike shorts with a cool oversized tee—maybe mismatching patterns a bit. Basically, have fun with it, and wear what makes you feel cool AF.
Now that you (hopefully) have some ideas as to how to wear plus-size bike shorts, here are some cute pairs (49 to be exact) to shop. Of course there aren’t as many available in plus-sizes as there are in straight sizes (Who’s surprised?), but there are quite a few different styles to choose from this summer. Bike shorts are a fun way to stay cool and on-trend this season—and even into fall—so shop away, babes.
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1. Camel Basic Bike Shorts
shop the look – $7 from PrettyLittleThing
2. Stripe Biker Short
shop the look – $6 from Boohoo
3. High-Rise Biker Shorts
shop the look – $9.99 from Forever 21
4. Tie-Dye Biker Shorts
shop the look – $7.20 from Boohoo
5. Jersey Cycle Short
shop the look – $4 from Boohoo
6. Effortless Seamless Biker Shorts
shop the look – $14.99 from Fashion Nova
7. Light Blue Basic Bike Shorts
shop the look – $12 from PrettyLittleThing
8. Snake Cycle Short
shop the look – $7.20 from Boohoo
9. Shiny Rib Bike Short
shop the look – $69 from Good Americans
10. Black Ribbed Bike Shorts
shop the look – $10 from PrettyLittleThing
11. Weekend Metallic Shorts
shop the look – $17.99 from Fashion Nova
12. Dark Green Basic Bike Short
shop the look – $7 from PrettyLittleThing
13. Cream Ribbed Bike Shorts
shop the look – $16 from PrettyLittleThing
14. Tie-Dye Biker Shorts
shop the look – $7.20 from Boohoo
15. Ribbed High-Waist Biker Shorts
shop the look – $6 from Boohoo
16. My Favorite Biker Short
shop the look – $9.99 from Fashion Nova
17. Gray Brushed Marl Bike Shorts
shop the look – $7 from PrettyLittleThing
18. Basic Ribbed High-Waist Biker Short
shop the look – $10 from Boohoo
19. Purple Tie-Dye Bike Shorts
shop the look – $5 from PrettyLittleThing
20. Slinky Biker Short
shop the look – $7.20 from Boohoo
21. Basic Ribbed High-Waist Biker Short
shop the look – $10 from Boohoo
22. Weekend Metallic Shorts
shop the look – $17.99 from Fashion Nova
23. Basic Cycle Shorts
shop the look – $5 from Boohoo
24. Black Brushed Rib Bike Shorts
shop the look – $14 from PrettyLittleThing
25. My Favorite Biker Short
shop the look – $9.99 from Fashion Nova
26. Lilac Basic Bike Shorts
shop the look – $4 from PrettyLittleThing
27. Stripe Biker Short
shop the look – $6 from Boohoo
28. Midnight Shine Bike Short
shop the look – $79 from Good American
29. A Different Kinda Baddie Biker Short
shop the look – $14.99 from Fashion Nova
30. My Favorite Biker Short
shop the look – $9.99 from Fashion Nova
31. Sand Basic Bike Shorts
shop the look – $5 from PrettyLittleThing
32. A Different Kinda Baddie Biker Short
shop the look – $14.99 from Fashion Nova
33. Black and Gray Basic Bike Shorts 2-Pack
shop the look – $11 from PrettyLittleThing
34. Rib Longline Cycle Short
shop the look – $6 from Boohoo
35. Basic Legging Shorts
shop the look – $9.50 from ASOS
36. Straight Chillin’ Tee and Biker Shorts Set
shop the look – $24.30 from Nasty Gal
37. Dusty Blue Basic Bike Shorts
shop the look – $5 from PrettyLittleThing
38. Natalee Biker Shorts
shop the look – $9.99 from Fashion Nova
39. Pink Tie-Dye Bike Shorts
shop the look – $13 from PrettyLittleThing
40. Charcoal Jersey Biker Shorts
shop the look – $6 from Missguided
41. Biker Shorts
shop the look – $24.95 from Eloquii
42. Ruched Booty Biker Short
shop the look – $19.99 from Fashion Nova
43. The Icy Leopard Bike Short
shop the look – $69 from Good American
44. Curves for Days Biker Shorts
shop the look – $19.99 from Fashion Nova
45. Black Cycling Shorts
shop the look – $6 from Missguided
46. Basic Bike Shorts
shop the look – $7 from PrettyLittleThing
47. Gray Brushed Rib Bike Shorts
shop the look – $17 from PrettyLittleThing
48. Small Net Biker Shorts
shop the look – $8 from Boohoo
49. Rib Longline Cycle Short
shop the look – $6 from Boohoo