6 Ways To Style Tailored Shorts This Summer
From easy office looks to chic date-night outfits, tailored shorts are everywhere right now. Here’s how to style them six ways with a little help from Instagram’s finest…
We’ll let you into a little fashion secret here: the tailored short is your summer wardrobe’s secret weapon. Not only do they look polished and like you’ve made an effort, but they have a fashion girl feel that will elevate your look with very little effort.
If you’re unsure, trust us, they are so easy to wear. Case in point: check out some of our favourite looks from Insta’s style mavens, from a pretty pastel pink head-to-two look seen on Aussie star Elle Ferguson to one of our favourite Parisian tastemakers, Sylvie Mus, who styles her pinstripe pair out effortlessly with a simple white skirt and kitten heels.
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LOOK 1
A tailored shorts look doesn’t need to feel businesslike, you can soften it up by choosing a pretty pastel colour palette. Elle brings a low-key vibe with a sporty sweatshirt and colour-pop aqua accessories.
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LOOK 2
Bold red shades were a major hit for AW23 and we’re still loving the punchy hit of colour. This look will take you into the autumn months with ease. Plus, the pillar box red knit is ideal for chilly office air-con.
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LOOK 3
A classic blue shirt is a hard-working wardrobe hero. Pair one with tailored linen shorts and gold and black accessories for the perfect smart-casual balance.
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LOOK 4
Sylvie Mus perpetually proves that simple looks are often the best. Her pinstripe shorts give a fashion editor feel to a classic office look. Elevate with slightly punchier accessories, from H&M knot-look earrings (very Celine and a steal at under £7) and chocolate brown kitten heels.
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LOOK 5
Claire Rose’s look is giving ’90s mum in the best way possible. Take a pair of loosely tailored linen shorts – her’s are Massimo Dutti but look expensive – and pair with a preppy crew-neck cardigan. Her Alaia mesh flats give the look a bit of edge but if you don’t want to drop £600+, COS do a pretty good dupe.
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LOOK 6
Finally, the waistcoat trend feels like it’s made its way into wardrobe staple territory and it’s no better than when paired with matching linen shorts. Give the look a sportier feel with a pair of OG Adidas trainers and boho accessories.
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