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Sophisticated—and Super Flattering—Shorts

Sophisticated—and Super
Flattering—Shorts

Shorts are like the fun, casual friend who’s always up for a spontaneous day at the beach or a picnic in the park when it’s suddenly seventy-eight and sunny. But anything more serious and they’re nowhere to be seen. Until recently. The thing about our favorite sheared-off hems: They can be impeccably tailored. They can be ladylike. They can dress up, tone down, and skew a little sexy. In fact, there are grown-up versions out there that are just as right to button on for work as they are to shimmy into on weekends. They’re smart, elevated, exceptionally flattering, and (sorry) nothing short of perfect.

  1. CLASSIC DENIM

    On the list of things that go hand in hand with summer: sun, sea, and a pristine pair of white denim shorts. Nautical stripes, by way of a
    figure-flattering bodysuit, feel particularly on point for the setting. Switch things up with sleek, silvery add-ons and a swipe of blush.

  2. Sarah Chloe x goop Ring Sarah Chloe x goop Ring
    Sarah Chloe x goop
    Ring
    goop, $118
  3. Jennifer Fisher x goop Hoops Jennifer Fisher x goop Hoops
    Jennifer Fisher x goop

    Hoops
    goop, $200
  4. RE/DONE Bodysuit
    RE/DONE
    Bodysuit
    goop, $125
  5. G. Label MEL JEAN SHORTS G. Label MEL JEAN SHORTS
    G. Label
    MEL JEAN SHORTS
    goop, $250
  6. ILIA Lip Conditioner ILIA Lip Conditioner
    ILIA
    Lip Conditioner
    goop, $28
  7. Staud Bag Staud Bag
    Staud
    Bag
    goop, $295
  8. ATP Atelier Sandals ATP Atelier Sandals
    ATP Atelier
    Sandals
    goop, $195

  1. TAILORED

    And just when you thought your trouser shorts were too casual, in come pretty puff shoulders and a sexy pair of snakeskin heels (don’t forget the sparkly studs) to take the whole look to chicer ground.

  2. Shay Jewelry Studs Shay Jewelry Studs
    Shay Jewelry
    Studs
    goop, $2,625
  3. Sophie Buhai Bracelet Sophie Buhai Bracelet
    Sophie Buhai
    Bracelet
    goop, $995
  4. Juice Beauty Blush Juice Beauty Blush
    Juice Beauty
    Blush
    goop, $25
  5. Sea Top Sea Top
    Sea
    Top
    goop, $275
  6. G. Label Marty High-Waisted Shorts G. Label Marty High-Waisted Shorts
    G. Label
    Marty High-Waisted Shorts
    goop, $325
  7. BY FAR shoes Heels BY FAR shoes Heels
    BY FAR Shoes
    Heels
    goop, $385
  8. Hunting Season Bag Hunting Season Bag
    Hunting Season
    Bag
    goop, $550

  1. BERMUDA

    Despite the name, Bermuda shorts have legs way beyond island life. Pull on a crisp cotton shirt, clasp on a few gold extras, and throw the rest (laptop, phone, tinted moisturizer for touch-ups) in a spot-on-for-summer-but-still-work-appropriate jute-bottom bag.

  2. Sophie Buhai Ring Sophie Buhai Ring
    Sophie Buhai
    Rings
    goop, $550
  3. Shay Jewelry Necklace Shay Jewelry Necklace
    Shay Jewelry
    Necklace
    goop, $10,920
  4. Beautycounter Foundation Beautycounter Foundation
    Beautycounter
    Foundation
    goop, $42
  5. G. Label Bessie Pleat-Collar Button-Down Shirt G. Label Bessie Pleat-Collar Button-Down Shirt
    G. Label
    BESSIE PLEAT-COLLAR
    BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT
    goop, $375
  6. G. Label Bren Wide-Leg Shorts G. Label Bren Wide-Leg Shorts
    G. Label
    BREN WIDE-LEG SHORTS
    goop, $295
  7. Altuzarra Tote Altuzarra Tote
    Altuzarra
    Tote
    goop, $995
  8. Emme Parsons Sandals Emme Parsons Sandals
    Emme Parsons
    Sandals
    goop, $360