The Summer Shorts Guide 2026

Shorts are a summer love-hate relationship — the trick is fit, not force. Look for a little ease through the hip and thigh (nothing pulling or flaring), pick your length based on how your leg tapers, and let fabric set the mood: linen and denim for casual, twill and tailored for polished. Not a shorts person? A lightweight pant or easy skirt gets you the same versatility. The best pair is the one you can actually sit, walk, and live in.

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