5 Ways French It Girls Are Wearing Shorts In Summer 2026

If you live in the UK, then you’ll be fully aware of the above 30°C temperatures we’ve been experiencing recently. And between balmy bank holidays and overly sweaty commutes to work, I’ve quickly come to a realisation; I own way too many jeans and long trousers, and not nearly enough shorts. But after scouring the runways to find the shorts trends that will dominate summer 2026, and later investing in a few pairs of my own, I was still left with a dilemma: how do I style them?

And with elevating my summer outfit rotations as a top priority this month, there was only one place to look for inspiration. The French fashion girls, of course, and after a quick scroll on my Instagram feed, my saved folder was very quickly filled with a myriad of shorts outfits that feel equally as fresh as they do timeless. But to make things easier for you, I’ve decided to narrow my edit down to the five chicest shorts outfits that I’ll be copying from now until early autumn. And in true Gallic-girl fashion, each outfit remains classic, endlessly versatile, and expensive-looking.

Keep scrolling to see five effortlessly elegant ways in which French it girls are styling their shorts for summer 2026. Then take a browse at how to shop the look for yourself.

Style Notes: A cooler (no pun intended!) alternative to the myriad of tailored trouser styles that I reach for throughout the chillier months, Bermuda shorts can be dressed up or down with ease. For the office, I’ll be taking notes from the outfit above and pairing it with a smart button-up and sleek mules.

2. T-Shirt + Denim Shorts + Flip-Flops

Style Notes: The best thing about denim shorts? They can be styled with everything that jeans can. For those more formal days, a timeless white tee and playful jelly flip-flops are a simple but fail-proof combo to reach for. Then, finish off the look with a large raffia tote, a bag style the French girls know all too well.

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Style Notes: Blouse season is here! And to stop my pretty white blouses from feeling too boring or same-y, I’ll be turning to shorts and heels in playful pops of colour, and keep the rest of my outfit tonal so it doesn’t feel too out-there for a minimalist like myself.

Style Notes: Once considered rather drab or even frumpy, lace-trim is now one of the it details of summer 2026. It’s versatile, classic and most importantly, looks (and feels!) cool throughout the warmer weather. On those slightly chillier summer days, I’ll be styling it with a knitted Henley top and strappy flat sandals.