In this series, I share some simple tips for leveling up your daily looks. Denim cutoffs are an absolute wardrobe staple for me as a San Diegan. As the weather warms up, I trade out my Boyjeans and skinny jeans for shorter, more casual denim and I feel like I could style them 1,000 different ways!

To achieve this look, simply wear a light blue shirt with a pair of blue cut off jean shorts. For the shoes, wear a pair of nude gladiator sandals that extends all the way up to the knees to look super chic.

In today's video I'm styling up a universal spring/summer staple, cut off shorts. These looks are great to rock now through the summer and I really think they're appropriate for women and...

For those who opt for shorts, elevating their look to stylish and youthful can be achieved by incorporating cut-off jean shorts into semi-formal or formal outfits. These shorts share similarities with traditional denim mini shorts, but their ripped and boyish appearance sets them apart.

Thanks to the help of some chic styling it's 100% possible to instantly elevate your favorite denim cutoffs. To prove this, I rounded up nine standout outfits straight from my Instagram outfit inspiration folder that show just how elevated this jeans shorts style can truly be.