Ever since the no pants trend began, we've been inundated with extremely short shorts. Like micro shorts. Or even hot pants. So you're probably expecting any summer shorts roundup to include at least a few itty-bitty examples. Sorry to disappoint, but we decided to go a different route by consciously excluding any barely-there bottoms. Even with that glaring omission, our must-buy list is jam-packed with cool silhouettes that'll see you through the beginning of September.
While Miu Miu's almost invisible pairs are absent, the brand has other, more real world-appropriate options. Especially when it comes to the technical variety. Suit shorts are on other labels' menu designed to be worn with or without the matching blazer or vest. There's plenty of denim. Just not cutoffs. This time we're setting our sights on borderline jorts. We're still recovering from micro mania. Although, The Frankie Shop's Hayla contrasting set can be sported rolled or unrolled depending upon your vibe from day to day. There are also boxers, knit shorts, pleated pairs, silk and linen blends as well as a couple of organza selections.
Scroll down to find the perfect pairs of summer shorts for any and every activity.
& Other Stories Raw-Edge Pleated Shorts, $89 at & Other Stories
Chloe Embroidered Buckled Pleated Cotton-Poplin Shorts, $1,100 at Net-a-Porter
Mango Rinse-Wash Denim Bermuda Shorts, $69.99 at Mango
Zara Knit Shorts, $29.90 at Zara
By Anthropologie The Somerset Shorts: Embroidered Edition, $118 at Anthropologie
J.Crew Stratus Short in Textured Satin in Blushed Peach, $98 at J.Crew
The Frankie Shop Hayla Contrast Denim Shorts in Off White/Beige, $105 at The Frankie Shop
Miu Miu Raso Silk-Blend Shorts, $1,750 at Moda Operandi
Anna Kosturova Malia Crochet High-Rise Cotton Shorts, $260 at Mytheresa
AGOLDE Recycled Leather Low-Rise Shorts in Toast, $298 at Free People
Mary Katrantzou Vallo Pleated Printed Twill Shorts, $820 at Net-a-Porter
COS Tailored Elasticated Linen Shorts in Ochre, $89 at COS
& Other Stories Pleated Bermuda Shorts, $169 at & Other Stories
H&M Linen-Blend Shorts in White, $29.99 at H&M
Gap 365 High Rise Linen-Blend Shorts in Tomato Sauce Red, $24 at Gap
Mango Printed Shorts With Belt, $59.99 at Mango
Zara Pleated Striped Shorts, $49.90 at Zara
& Other Stories Lace-Up Shorts, $99 at & Other Stories
By Anthropologie Silky Plissé Shorts in Pink, $128 at Anthropologie
Max Mara Ululato Cotton Poplin Shorts, $245 at LuisaViaRoma
The Frankie Shop Lui Boxer Shorts in Black/Beige Stripe, $92 at The Frankie Shop
Loewe Trapeze Flared Mini Shorts, $1,100 at Neiman Marcus
Prada Cotton Twill Bermudas, $2,150 at Prada
R13 Double Loop Venti Short, $595 at FWRD
Zara Mid-Rise TRF Belt Loop Denim Shorts in Navy Blue, $49.90 at Zara
Maeve The Colette Shorts: Magic Fabric Edition in Dark Green, $98 at Anthropologie
KIKI de Montparnasse Laser-Cut Silk-Organza Shorts, $295 at Net-a-Porter
Zara ZW Collection Embroidered Pleated Shorts, $29.94 at Zara
& Other Stories Press-Crease Jacquard Shorts, $89 at & Other Stories
Mango Combined Linen-Blend Shorts, $99.99 at Mango
Joe's Jeans The Cuffed Trouser Shorts, $168 at Anthropologie
Reformation Mila Linen Short Es in White, $98 at Reformation
The Frankie Shop Cassie Faux Leather Mini Shorts in Blue, $235 at The Frankie Shop
Sacai Cotton-Blend Shorts, $685 at Mytheresa
Zara Floral Organza Shorts, $49.90 at Zara
Patou Embroidered Striped Cotton-Poplin Shorts, $620 at Net-a-Porter
Miu Miu Technical Fabric Shorts in Navy, $1,590 at Miu Miu
Zara SHRT ST 14, $89.90 at Zara
JW Anderson Cotton Shorts, $310 at Mytheresa
The Frankie Shop Claudia Knit Shorts in Cream/Navy Stripe, $96 at The Frankie Shop
Zara ZW Collection Pleated Shorts, $59.90 at Zara
Zimmermann Rhiannon Frayed Cotton-Chambray Shorts, $395 at Net-a-Porter
