VSchoosing shorts can be trial and error. Trying on is essential and often buying a size up allows for a better fit. Find a shape that suits you, from slim fit to loose, mini or longer. Add a touch of glamor with a high waist or paper bag. Essential Antwerp’s orange (2, below) and pink cotton style is cut for comfort. Wear with their striped belt (£75) and tucked-in tonal top for a chic look. Reiss’ mint green tailored shorts (£138) are perfect for smart summer events, worn with a matching blazer. Sezane’s Rome High Waisted Belted Shorts (£100) come in washed black, khaki and floral print denim, and sit perfectly on the tailored and casual line. Tuck in a shirt or tank top and you’re done.
If comfort is your thing, look no further than Aligne’s terrycloth style (£59), Maje’s heather gray jersey pair (1, below), Pangaia’s recycled and organic cotton shorts (£65) in a rainbow of shades, or itsy-terry quick-dry beachcomber styles from Me + Em (7, below). Denim shorts are always in style.
We love the mid-thigh pair of Whistles (5, below), available in four shades. Or grab the scissors for an old pair of jeans to get your perfect length and fray the edges, or grab an old pair with a set of iron-on patches (£2, etsy.com).
Swap out your casual shorts for leather or lace for the perfect festival outfit. Get the Coachella look of Sydney Sweeney from Euphoria (left) with Benetton’s Broderie Anglaise pair (£49.95). Don’t be afraid to choose retro shorts in bold patterns like polka dots, stripes and even checks. And finally, let’s not forget the matchy-matchy co-ord – a fast track to summer style.
1. Embroidered Ruffle Fleece Shorts, £104en.maje.com
2. Dark orange high waisted shorts, £130, essential-antwerp.com
3. Patricia Black Floral Shorts, £85, kitristudio.com
4. Embroidered shorts, £101, sandro-paris.com
5. Denim shorts, £59, whistles.com
6. Patchwork detail, £74, desigual.com
7. Terry Cloth Shorts, £65, meandem.com
8. Wave print, £69, houseofsunny.com
9. Cut jeans, £39.95, gap.co.uk
10. Bespoke linen, £125, glove.co.uk
11. Pleated linen, £60, boden.co.uk
12. Rome, £105, sezane.com
13. Checked, £180, railsclothing.com
14. Pink Satin, £22.99, zara.com
15. Linen, £35, market.com
16. Striped, £40, roxy-uk.co.uk
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