10 shorts styles to suit every shape
See stripes
This material has a subtle pattern that makes your basic denim just a little more fun.
Women's Railroad-Stripe Denim Shorts, $23. Old Navy.
Peaches and cream
These pastel bottoms are perfect for casual Fridays with a button-up and wedges.
Le Fou by Wilfred Reve Shorts, $165. Aritzia.
Blue bottoms
Bright colours are all over the runway this season and these vivid shorts are perfect with your neutrals.
Shorts RRA Mattioli, $45. Mango.
Check yourself
A plaid pair will cover you for a round of golf or cocktails at the club.
Plaid Shorts, $26. Reitmans.
Get shorty
Belt these menswear-inspired bottoms and wear them for day or night with a feminine blouse.
Unisex Chambray Welt Pocket Short, $56. American Apparel.
Pattern party
These floaty culottes are fun and breezy for hot summer strolls.
Bosc Culottes, $68. Anthropologie.
Perfectly pressed
Dressy and classic, the tailoring and detail make these an investment piece that will last you multiple seasons.
Diane von Furstenberg Dinne stretch wool-crepe shorts, $245. Net-a-porter.
Choose chinos
A longer lightweight preppy pair in white looks clean and crisp with your silk tanks or cotton tees.
Summerweight Chino Short, $50. J. Crew.
Top performers
Knee-length shorts are the ultimate versatile piece for hot weather.
Cotton Double Weave Bermuda Short, $40. Le Chateau.
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