Get your shorts ready for summer

It’s only April, but I’ve already seen a few daring souls bare their pins in celebration of the coming summer months. Shorts are an item of clothing that can be done really well, or really horrendously. So check out these tips on this seasons best short buys for every budget.

(1) Renewal Military Shorts £35

Turn up shorts are the most flattering way to get away with bearing 90% of your pins. As long as you don’t buy them too tight, where they dig into your flesh. That’s really not attractive. These military style shorts are part of Urban outfitters urban renewal collection. So you can feel eco-friendly and stylishly summery at the same time.

(2) Cheap Monday Short Denim Belted Short £36

A pair of denim shorts is pretty much a wardrobe essential. Combining it with a high waist and turn ups gives a real fifties feel and will glam up your dressing down.

(4) Topshop swirl print shorts £38

Culottes are always great for summer, breezy, easy and much more feminine than their short counterpart. They also seem to be highly favoured by designers this season, with numerous styles on offer. For an affordable high street version,
head to your nearest topshop for these swirl print culottes.

(5) Topshop Lace trim cycling shorts £10

So, these maybe an item of clothing that only Alexa Chung can get away with. However, under a very short dress or skirt I think these would be a a great addition to an outfit, whilst also protecting your modesty when sitting in the various parks you’ll be touring this summer.

(6) See by Chloé bow print high waisted shorts £110

These are just adorable grey cotton jersey shorts covered in black bows. High waisted again for a flattering look. Note however, unless you are blessed with a smaller than average rear end, patterns on the bottom half might not do you any favours. So maybe ask an honest friend along before you pass your credit card over.

(7) Richard Nicoll Striped high-waisted cotton shorts £249

Carrying on the high waisted feel, but with a longer and more flattering cut. Plus with stripes going the ‘right’ way you will feel instantly transformed into the more sylphlike you that you always thought you were inside.

Also check out Alannah’s Tailored Twill shorts, for a more city chic version of this look.

(8) Uniqlo boyfriend colour shorts £15

Cheap and cheerful in a range of colours, these low rise, loose fitting shorts are a must for the summer.

(9) Chloé Roll up shorts £634
If price is no question, then these are definitely my favourite shorts available for purchase this season. And as a bonus, they’re pretty timeless. I can see them being taken out year after year, and still looking good. Really flattering cut, with turn ups and great complementary brown and beige shades. To not do my credit card any more damage I’ll be waiting for the sale on these, and wearing them in October, despite the cold, because I like them so much.