How to wear shorts!

A classic and often the go-to style when it comes to summer casual. A lot of denim shorts are very casual (often called Boyfriend style) and can be very short! I like these Rinsed Cargo Denim shorts by Next. They’re on-trend with cargo pockets but have a sleek, flat-fronted look. Even though they have a tie waist, they don’t look like they will add bulk around the tummy and can easily be worn casually or dressed up.

These are The Chessie Chino shorts by Hobbs. The bold cobalt is an on-trend this summer, but they come in classic navy and white too. The belt loops lend themselves to styling up with a smart belt, and they’re cool cotton with a little bit of stretch for comfort. Not too tight on the thighs either, which is usually a flattering look on most body shapes.

I love the pattern of these linen shorts by Boden (Ivory Conversational Print), and they come in three other colourways and prints. The shirred waist looks like it’s a decent dept to avoid digging into the tummy area, and unlike many looser linen shorts, they have pockets! Something to look out for with this style is the ‘paper bag’ or very gathered style. These can add bulk to the tummy area, so avoid them if you don’t want to draw too much attention here and if you have a shorter waist, as you’ll run out of space for the extra fabric!

I know many of my clients love the idea of shorts but aren’t keen on showing too much leg! So, a longer short is ideal. A word of caution here – be careful of the much longer knee-length shorts as they can look a little unflattering. Not many people I know want to draw attention to their knees – and that’s exactly what these can do – so picking a length that finishes on a slimmer part of your leg is best – usually just above the knee or mid-thigh. These Turned Hem Stretch Shorts by Roman are a little bit longer and come in petite as well as regular and eight different colours.