Buying Guide, What to wear

Rhinestone Shorts and Crystal Denim Shorts: 9 LOULOU Styles

Buying Guide, What to wear

Rhinestone Shorts and Crystal Denim Shorts: 9 LOULOU Styles

The short answer: rhinestone shorts work best in denim, where the crystals have something sturdy to sit on. Our pick is the LOULOU Blue Crystal Embroidered Denim Shorts. For a night out, the Black Crystal Denim Shorts. LOULOU fits true to size. Browse designer denim shorts.

The LOULOU summer collection, The Summer Affair, put crystals on denim shorts and mini skirts in a way that feels like holiday dressing for grown ups. LOULOU is an independent Romanian label founded in Bucharest in 2012 by Andra Turcanu. The house designs in Florence, takes its energy from Los Angeles, and makes every piece in its own Bucharest atelier.

Our picks

1. Blue Crystal Embroidered Denim Shorts

Blue cotton denim with rhinestones and glass crystals across the front.

2. Black Crystal Denim Shorts

The black denim version, for evenings.

3. Crystal Denim Shorts

Blue denim shorts with crystal details.

4. Light Blue Lace Insert Denim Shorts

Light blue denim with lace inserts and crystals.

5. Crystal Trim Shorts

Black cotton shorts trimmed with crystal chains.

6. Denim Feather Trim Shorts

Black denim with a feathered hem.

7. Summer in Saint Tropez Mini Skirt

A blue denim mini with glass crystal embellishment.

8. Golden Hour Mini Skirt

Denim with crystals and pearls.

9. Belle Virginie Skirt

Light denim covered in rhinestones and coloured crystals. The statement piece.

How to wear rhinestone shorts

With a white tee and flat sandals by day. With a fitted black top and a heeled sandal at night. Keep the top plain and let the shorts sparkle.

Frequently asked questions

How do you style rhinestone shorts?

Pair them with a plain top, a simple sandal and minimal jewellery.

Are rhinestone shorts appropriate for a festival?

Yes. Denim is sturdy enough for a day outside, and the crystals look great in evening light.

How do you wash crystal denim shorts?

Specialist clean, inside out. Avoid hot washes and tumble drying.

Do LOULOU shorts fit true to size?

Yes. XS is a UK 6 on the brand chart.

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