Now we actually have a summer to speak of, it’s the perfect look for the warmer weather. There is even a case for shorts in the workplace as the new crop of styles range from super chic knee-length suit shorts to sleek and tailored styles in office-appropriate pinstripe. George at Asda’s black linen with chalk stripe pair are a great place to start (£12). Alternatively, Me & Em’s tailored black pair (£175) works well with summer’s other hot piece: the waistcoat. Add a blazer, belt and loafers to pull things together.
If knee-length shorts aren’t ordinarily your sartorial go-to, the runway shows may convince you otherwise. Steal styling tricks from the catwalk. At Marques’ Almeida, navy taffeta shorts were worn with a matching oversized shirt and strappy heels for evening; at Carven with a shirt and statement earrings; while at Chanel (left) they were denim-look with a smart bouclé jacket. A summer staple that always works in the heat is an all-white outfit. Team a white shirt with Reformation’s long-line linen Liam shorts (£148), add a pair of fisherman sandals and white socks for the day, and a vest and mesh ballet pumps for the night.
