From Bloomers to Boxers to Bermudas, 8 Ways to Style Summer Shorts

Long summer days call for, you guessed it, summer shorts. While classic denim cut-offs have long been a seasonal staple, we’ve been noticing more innovation in the category as of late. On the runways at Chloé, for example, models sauntered out in bloomers and frilly crochet, while at Paco Rabanne, striped boxer-like styles mingled with boyish separates.

The key here is a departure from youthful pairs, with thoughtful styling that reflects a more considered mood. At times preppy, at times boho, other times polished—shorts this season have a truly elevated appeal. Here are eight fresh ways we’ll be wearing them all summer, and perhaps, you now, too.

Vogue’s Favorite Summer Shorts

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The Mini Denim Short

A peach mini short form Chloé takes on a Birkin-like attitude with a knit henley, basket bag, and gladiators.

Nili Lotan

Oaklynn striped silk-jersey top

Madewell

Millie thong lace up sandals

The Pleated Bermuda Short

Lean into the elegant appeal of pleated Bermuda shorts by pairing them with a classic belt and button up.

Madewell

The Essential leather belt

The Jort

Knee-length denim shorts and a linen halter make for a high-low ensemble that works day or night.

Massimo Dutti

linen crossover halter top

The Lace Trim

Double down on the eyelet trend with trimmed shorts and a breezy tank. Bonus points for adding Miu Miu’s lace bandana.

Miu Miu

poplin and lace logo scarf

Christen

mono leather T-strap flat sandals

The Sporty Short

Part sporty, part preppy–pair a pink and white polo with Adidas’s pinstripe satin shorts. Suede loafers and a paracord bracelet add balance to keep things interesting and fashion-forward.

Adidas

Originals pinstripe satin shorts

The Knit Short

Stripes are undoubtedly the print of the summer, and we love them here in the form of a cute knit set with flip-flops and a woven basket bag.

La DoubleJ

Veneziana ribbed cotton shorts

The Linen Bloomers

Emphasize the girlish innocence of bloomer shorts by adding a ruffled blouse and raffia Mary Janes.

Suzie Kondi

Hera Bloomers linen-chambray shorts

Alaïa

Leather-trimmed raffia ballet flats

The Silk Short

Aflalo’s long-line printed shorts join with a tube top and kitten heels for a cute girl’s night out ensemble.

Faithfull

Boe strapless shirred linen tunic

Madewell

The Chiara kitten heel sandals

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Proenza Schouler White Label

High Sport

Savannah striped cotton-blend shorts

Valentino Garavani

embroidered ribbed metallic shorts

Dôen

Arbre broderie anglaise cotton shorts

The Frankie Shop

Lui striped cotton-poplin shorts

Toteme

embroidered silk-twill shorts

Matteau

pleated organic cotton-blend twill shorts

Skims

cotton-blend poplin boxers

Faithfull

Lila striped linen shorts

Agolde

Dame high rise baggy shorts

Loewe

Paula's Ibiza jacquard-woven shorts

Bode

Lucky Baby embroidered cotton-poplin shorts

Leset

Arielle City crepe shorts

Chloé

organic silk crepe de chine shorts