If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Sales & Deals Kelly Clarkson Just Showed Us How to Dress Up Shorts This Summer, and Similar Styles Start at $22 Her floral shorts are comfy and elegant By Nicol Natale Nicol Natale Nicol Natale is a shopping writer at PEOPLE based in Hawai’i with more than six years’ experience in the digital and print media industry. She covers everything from the hottest celebrity fashion trends, including jeans, to the latest Roomba vacuum cleaner shoppers can’t stop buying from Amazon. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 20, 2024 09:00PM EDT Photo: People / Francesca Fasciglione Many of us live in shorts during the summer, but if your denim styles feel too casual to wear into the night, Kelly Clarkson has an elegant and comfy alternative. In an Instagram post, The Kelly Clarkson Show host posed with guest Kenny Chesney while wearing a bold red button-down shirt, black open-toe heels, and a pair of shorts etched with florals. Florals are a popular pattern lately — Reese Witherspoon recently wore a wrap dress in the print, while Jennifer Garner opted for a floral midi skirt and sweater combo. Plus, florals add an elegant touch to whatever you wear with them. If you’re looking for a dressier version of shorts, we’ve rounded up floral styles from Nordstrom, Amazon, and more that you can get from just $22. Keep reading to shop them. Floral Shorts Inspired by Kelly Clarkson Onlyshe Drawstring Shorts, $21.27 (orig. $26.59); amazon.com Btfbm Floral Shorts, $26.99; amazon.com Old Navy Taylor Linen-Blend Trouser Shorts, $28 (orig. $34.99); oldnavy.gap.com Wayf Carmen Floral Border Print Shorts, $55; nordstrom.com Lilly Pulitzer Buttercup Mid-Rise Shorts, $74; lillypulitzer.com Anthropologie The Somerset Shorts: Linen Edition, $88; anthropologie.com Ann Taylor Tie-Waist Pleated Shorts, $79.50; anntaylor.com Reformation Marley Shorts, $128; thereformation.com Lululemon Just Restocked Its We Made Too Much Section with So Many Comfy Shorts for Summer Onlyshe Drawstring Shorts Amazon $27 $22 at Amazon If denim feels too stiff, consider these soft shorts. They have an elastic waistband as well as a drawstring that’s adjustable for a custom fit. The shorts have functional pockets, and they’re machine-washable for an easy clean. Bonus: They’re on sale for 20 percent off right now, and you can get them in 36 colors and prints, like floral, paisley, stripes, and more. Btfbm Floral Shorts Amazon $27 at Amazon Florals are elegant all on their own, but adding ruffles like with these Btfbm shorts makes them even more romantic. The shorts have an airy design thanks to the wavy hem, plus a high waistline that’s accented with even more ruffles. “They’re comfortable, flattering, and not see-through,” one five-star reviewer said. Old Navy Taylor Linen-Blend Trouser Shorts Old Navy $35 $28 at Old Navy Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow have been wearing trousers this season, and you can get them in shorts form with this floral style at Old Navy. They have an ultra-high waist, so you can tuck blouses, tanks, and other tops into them. The shorts are also made from a linen-blended fabric that’s breathable, and the pleats help conceal lines. They’re on sale for just $28 right now. Upgrade your basic denim shorts with these gorgeous floral styles you can wear on and off the beach. Find more of our favorite floral shorts below. Wayf Carmen Floral Border Print Shorts Nordstrom $55 at Nordstrom Lilly Pulitzer Buttercup Mid-Rise Shorts Lilly Pulitzer $74 at Lillypulitzer.com Anthropologie The Somerset Shorts: Linen Edition Anthropologie $88 at Anthropologie Ann Taylor Tie-Waist Pleated Shorts Ann Taylor $80 at Anntaylor.com Reformation Marley Shorts Reformation $128 at Reformation See More from PEOPLE Shopping 10 Fashion Gifts You Won’t Believe Are from Walmart — All Under $20 Ugg Boots and Slippers Are Up to 52% Off Ahead of the Holidays, but Only for a Few More Days 10 Thanksgiving-Ready Dresses That Are Just as Comfy as They Are Cute — Starting at $8