How to Style 3/4 Shorts in Streetwear

The 3/4 short sits between a short and a pant, and that in-between length is exactly why it works in streetwear. It gives you a longer line than a standard short without the bulk of full-length sweats, so summer fits still read intentional instead of thrown together.

Start with the footwear. A 3/4 length draws the eye down, so whatever is on your feet becomes part of the fit. Low-profile sneakers keep the leg line clean; a chunkier silhouette shortens it and pushes the look more street. Either works — just pick on purpose.

Socks are a real decision here, not an afterthought. No-show keeps the ankle open and the length obvious. A crew sock breaks the gap and makes the whole fit feel more deliberate and more '90s.

Balance the top half. Because the short already reads long, a boxy tee or a cropped-hem hoodie keeps the proportions honest. Anything long and draped over a 3/4 short starts to hide the length that makes it interesting.

Color is the last call. The RELIC short lands in salmon with a black wash effect, intentional distressing and the YARE screen print running down the leg, so it carries the fit on its own. Keep the rest neutral — black, washed gray, off-white — and let one saturated piece do the talking.

RELIC is out now in a limited run at $65 in sizes S, M and L, and orders ship in 3–4 weeks. Order our RELIC 3/4 shorts now to secure your pair before this limited release completely sells out!