The warm weather is here at last and that means shorts season. But how to pick the perfect pair?
Choosing shorts can be trial and error. Trying on is essential and often buying a size up makes for a better fit. Find a shape that works for you, from slim-fit to baggy, mini or longer length. Add a touch of glamour with a high or paper-bag waist. Essential Antwerp’s orange (2, below) and pink cotton style are cut for comfort. Style with their striped belt (£75) and a tucked-in tonal top for a chic look. Reiss’s mint-green tailored shorts (£138) work well for smart summer events, worn with a matching blazer. Sezane’s high-waisted belted Rome shorts (£100) come in washed black denim, khaki and a floral print, and sit perfectly on the line of tailored and casual. Tuck in a shirt or vest top and you’re good to go.
If comfort is your thing, look no further than Aligne’s terry towelling style (£59), Maje’s grey marl jersey pair (1, below), Pangaia’s recycled and organic cotton sweat shorts (£65) in a rainbow of shades, or itsy-bitsy fast-drying beachcomber styles in towelling from Me+Em (7, below). Denim shorts are always on trend. Continue reading…Read More