Perfectly tailored with a modern-chic floral
motif and crisp solid trims, Club Monaco’s Liz shorts ($89.50) are a
sophisticated take on the look.
Part of Joe Fresh’s collection for JCPenney, these jacquard shorts ($29) are
printed with a graphic pattern that feels part mod, part tribal.
The paisley print and vibrant color palette makes BCBG’s
Oriel boxing shorts ($138) a versatile choice that works for day with a
simple tee and metallic gold flat sandals, or at night with a silky tank
and towering heels.
Neon piping meets a graphic black-and-white zigzag on these sporty Dolce Vita Cadhia shorts ($154 at Bloomingdale’s).
The blue and white abstract pattern of these Juliette Jake shorts ($160 at
Intermix) make the style simultaneously at home at the beach and in the
city.
We love these J.Crew shorts ($54.50), which fuse a casual chino style with a graphic, ’70s-inspired geometric pattern.
We’re feeling the retro-nautical vibe of these high-waisted Sea
shorts ($290 at Shopbop), detailed with classic grosgrain ribbon and box pleating.
A touch dressier in floral-print jacquard, these Helmut Lang shorts ($540
at La Garçonne) get an extra jolt of luxe from the leather waist
detailing.
A shorter take on the color-blocked tuxedo pant trend, the Rachel Zoe Maya
shorts ($175 at Piperlime) offer a crisp look that’s easily dressed up
or down.
We love the two-toned look and peaked hem of these C. Luce shorts ($59 at Piperlime).
Super-sweet eyelet is always a bit more grown-up when done in rich, sophisticated hues. Ella Moss’s Heidi shorts come in the traditional white, plus lush olive and goes-with-everything black. (In olive and white, $118 at Ella Moss; in black, $94.40 at Bloomingdale’s).
This Rachel Rachel Roy pair ($79) takes a feminine approach with a silky fabric and a scalloped, laser-cut hem detailing.
Loft cashes in on the mint trend with these Marisa lace shorts ($49.99) in pastel seafoam.
LnA’s Dreamer silk shorts ($154 at Singer22) are a fresh, summer-ready take
on trendy pajama dressing, thanks to the flirty lace insets and scalloped trim. Wear these with a statement heel as a cool-girl alternative to the basic cocktail dress.
The hot pink piping and drawstring gives these Eight Sixty black lace shorts ($58.99 at Piperlime) a cheeky attitude.
