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
   goop, $118
3. 
   Jennifer Fisher x goop

   
   Hoops
   goop, $200
4. 
   RE/DONE
   Bodysuit
   goop, $125
5. 
   G. Label
   MEL JEAN SHORTS
   goop, $250
6. 
   ILIA
   Lip Conditioner
   goop, $28
7. 
   Staud
   Bag
   goop, $295
8. 
   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
   goop, $2,625
3. 
   Sophie Buhai
   Bracelet
   goop, $995
4. 
   Juice Beauty
   Blush
   goop, $25
5. 
   Sea
   Top
   goop, $275
6. 
   G. Label
   Marty High-Waisted Shorts
   goop, $325
7. 
   BY FAR Shoes
   Heels
   goop, $385
8. 
   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
   Rings
   goop, $550
3. 
   Shay Jewelry
   Necklace
   goop, $10,920
4. 
   Beautycounter
   Foundation
   goop, $42
5. 
   G. Label
   BESSIE PLEAT-COLLAR
   BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT
   goop, $375
6. 
   G. Label
   BREN WIDE-LEG SHORTS
   goop, $295
7. 
   Altuzarra
   Tote
   goop, $995
8. 
   Emme Parsons
   Sandals
   goop, $360