Business Shorts Women

Why Should Business Shorts Be Your New Workwear Staple?

Ever found yourself staring at your closet, wondering how to stay professional while battling the office AC or summer subway rush? Meet your new power move: business shorts. These aren't your weekend errand runners – they're tailored with substantive fabric weights (typically 8-12 oz), polished with features like rear darting for contouring, and designed to make you feel effortlessly put together. Offices with business casual dress codes are increasingly embracing them; a 2023 LinkedIn survey showed 68% of HR managers now consider tailored shorts appropriate workplace attire when styled correctly.

How Do You Choose Flattering Business Shorts?

Finding the right pair comes down to three things:

• Silhouette first: Look for structured fabrics like compact twill or wool blends that hold their shape (no cling!) with a mid-to-high rise (9-11" front rise is ideal for tucking)
• Length matters: 5-7" inseams hit that sweet spot between professional and comfortable – this lands 2-3 inches above the knee for most heights
• Details count: Welt pockets maintain clean lines, sharp creases add formality, and matte buttons in tones like gunmetal or horn elevate the look

Our Pro Tip: If you can't imagine wearing them with a blazer, keep searching. The best pairs bridge the gap between chino pants and Bermuda shorts.

What Makes OGL Business Shorts Different?

We obsess over the details you actually care about:

SkinKiss® Fabric Tech

• FSC-certified modal that breathes like linen but resists wrinkles (only 1.5% shrinkage after 50 washes per ISO 6330 tests)
• USDA Biobased certification means plant-derived softness (54% bio-content by weight)
• OEKO-TEX tested for 350+ substances including formaldehyde and heavy metals

Plantive® Performance Blend

• GOTS organic cotton with 18-micron fibers for all-day comfort
• PEFC-certified fibers that biodegrade 83% faster than conventional cotton in composting conditions
• FSC-tracked supply chain with blockchain-recorded milling locations

How Do You Style Business Shorts for Different Occasions?

Client Meeting Ready

• Pair with structured loafers (Italian brands like Tod's work well) + cropped blazer with surgeon's cuffs
• Add a silk shell in a tonal color (try whisper white under navy)
• Keep jewelry minimalist (think: single 8mm signet ring or pearl studs)

Creative Office Days

• Layer over 80-denier sheer tights with Chelsea boots
• Throw on an oversized cardigan in technical wool
• Play with textured belts (braided leather or linen herringbone) as statement pieces

After-Work Drinks

• Swap to sleek mules with 2" block heels
• Add a metallic clutch with geometric etching
• Roll sleeves on your button-down to mid-forearm for instant casual polish

What's the Secret to Nailing Your Size Online?

We redesigned our sizing based on 10K+ fit surveys:

1. Waistband Reality Check
   Measure where you actually wear shorts (typically 1-2" below navel) with a measuring tape parallel to the floor
2. Thigh Room Rule
   Add 1" to your usual measurement (take at widest point while seated) for chair-friendly ease
3. Length Finder
   Your perfect inseam = (your height in inches x 0.1) + 1" (e.g., 5'6" = 7.6" ideal inseam)

Still unsure? Our Fit Quiz analyzes your hip-to-waist ratio and thigh circumference to match you to specific styles.

How Do Business Shorts Compare to Other Bottoms?

Who Actually Wears Business Shorts?

We interviewed 200 professional women across industries:

"They're my courtroom casual secret – paired with a 34" long vest, nobody realizes they're shorts until I walk outside. The judge complimented my 'trousers' last summer." - Sarah T., public defender

"On film sets where we're running equipment all day in 90°F weather, these keep me from overheating in required black clothing. The moisture-wicking ones saved me during a 14-hour shoot." - Maya L., cinematographer

"Wore my tobacco linen pair to a Fortune 500 pitch meeting with 3" block heels – got the contract and a 'love your innovative style' note from the CEO's assistant." - Danielle R., consulting partner