Custom shorts: the versatile and original piece of your wardrobe

Admittedly, custom clothing never goes out of style, after all who doesn't want an original and personality-filled piece inside their wardrobe? In this list of items that have been revamped and appeared in more stylish versions, the shorts are sure to stand out, whether with studs, gradient, tie-dye or frayed jeans.

Why have a custom shorts?

In addition to having a piece with extra charm in your wardrobe, customization is the number one ally for creativity, after all it allows you to modify a shorts you already have giving it the face you want or buy one that totally escapes basic.

According to Josi Campos, owner of the Customization page and Elite Customization Store, its benefits are unquestionable. You can use your creativity a lot and explore many different models. And even better: just the way you like it! ?, remembers the expert.


For these reasons, since the 1960s, when customization gained momentum through the hippie movement, the idea of ​​having such an original piece in exactly the way you want it has only been gaining more and more fans.

“I believe that sustainability and fashion today is all about and people are handling it better. Is it cool for you to turn an old piece? in a new one! And give a totally different up.?, Points out Josi

Another important point when we talk about customization is the economy, after all, if you choose to redesign your shorts yourself,? the famous DIY? do it youserlf (or do it yourself, in free translation)? You can use materials you already have in your home or turn old parts into new ones.


A pair of jeans can turn into shorts, forgotten inks at the bottom of the drawer can be applied to the piece, stones can be embroidered. The environment (which suffers less from the decline in waste products) and its pocketbook thank you.

Customization types and looks for every occasion

Although not even the sky is the limit for this type of clothing customization,? After all is creativity here that counts? There are some materials most commonly used in customizing shorts. Among those pointed out by the expert are:

  • Rivets
  • Fabrics
  • Lace
  • Paints
  • Appliques in general
  • Embroidery

Already among the trendiest models? in stores and looks of the famous? are the ones with fabric applique, ethnic and colorful prints, the? simple? detonated waistband high and the ones with enough thumbtacks.


A lot of information? Not if they are used with the right garments. "If it's a short with many details, the cool thing is to bet on basic pieces up, which can range from blouses to croppeds and shirts," says Josi, who to show the versatility of this piece assembled four looks,? with different options of custom shorts on each? for specific situations.

Look ballad

A very powerful look with high heels, accessories and sparkle gets a more relaxed look with a detonated shorts. The combination is perfect for rocking the club without getting too social.

Look cinema

A trip to the cinema calls for a very casual look. For that, bet on a short tie-dye,? What is the face of the hippie movement? and a fun t-shirt. On the feet, for comfort, go by Vans or All Star.

Look day by day

If the top is very basic, you can bet on torn shorts to bring extra charm to the look. In addition, a delicate flat sandal completes the look beautifully.

Look fashion

Don't be afraid to bet on shorts with more information when setting up a fashion look. You can even play with some other patterned accessory, choosing a print that fits the look, and close the production with very powerful neutral pieces.

Make your own custom shorts yourself!

What to start customizing your shorts yourself? Specialist Josi helps you with a precious tip. On the internet today we find thousands of models, so for those who are starting the rule is simple: practice! Do it first with old clothes (really old, that you can't wear even after customizing), and go on inventing and testing. So you will be great and can do for real later in a short that will use!

Below are two DIY videos that teach you how to turn your old jeans into a destroyed short and how to make the galaxy version of the piece. Get to work and good work!

From the store straight to your wardrobe!

It's been a while since Brazilian stores have been betting on original shorts and with a touch of customization.Check out the gallery below for some of these options with varying prices and styles and pick one (or a few) to call yours.

Short jeans USA for R $ 184,80 at Gallerist

Embroidered Denim Shorts for $ 499.60 at Gallerist

Jeans shorts with side tears for $ 119.00 at Shop2gether

Short tie dye for R $ 358,00 at Shop2gether

Studded Short Tie Dye for R $ 149,00 at Shop2gether

Blue gradient jeans shorts for R $ 139,90 at Dafiti

Shredded twill shorts for R $ 169,90 at Dafiti

Studded lamé shorts for R $ 110,00 at Oqvestir

Shredded denim shorts for R $ 229.00 at Oqvestir

Short and studded shorts for R $ 159,00 at Oqvestir

Bloggers Look

National bloggers like Mariah Bernardes and Layla Monteiro, and international bloggers like Blair Eadie, always wear custom shorts in their looks of the day, bringing many inspirations to their readers. Take advantage of these customization and production ideas and adapt them to your own wardrobe pieces!

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