Seven summer shorts to sport now
Alvaro Goveia
Modern safari
Start with an earth tone pair and keep the rest of the ensemble neutral to take it from work wear to weekend cocktails.
Get it: Shorts, $30, Old Navy
Rainbow dash
Available in a range of sorbet shades from peach to pink, these updated chinos are available in a 5" or 7" leg for extra coverage.
Get it: Chino short, $38, J.Crew
Pack a pattern
Close to a skirt but with the comfort of a pajama pant, you'll want to live in this pair.
Get it: Combined printed shorts, $36, Zara
Light bright
Stand out but stay cozy in a pair of roomy boyfriend shorts. Don't forget to roll-up the bottoms, add a cuffed button-down and a woven brown belt.
Get it: Neon boyfriend roll-up shorts, $45 Gap
rPretty in polka dots
This sweet, classic print is a big trend that translates easily to bottoms.
Get it: Printed twill shorts, $20, Old Navy
Jump(er) for joy
Admittedly, this one-piece romper doesn't fall in the strictly shorts category, but you can easily wear this jumper solo or layer it with a knit top.
Get it: Cobalt blue jumper, $69, Jacob
Delicate flower
These washed-out silk crepe shorts are roomy with a feminine edge.
Get it: Cannes shorts in toile, $110, Wilfred
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