These 22 Pairs of Comfy Shorts Are Just So Easy to Style

As Brits, we know the importance of making the most of sunny days. When the sun makes an appearance, there's no time to waste on complicated outfits when a pair of comfortable, easy-to-style shorts will do the trick. Especially with a heatwave upon us, restrictive styles are passed over for loose, relaxed shorts that keep overheating at bay.
In summer, I depend on loose-cut shorts that can be thrown on and easily styled to make the most of every ray of sunshine. Various iterations fill my closet, from linen styles that are a must for an airy feel to tailored pieces that can be worn with mules for an elevated look. And with so many colourful options, loose shorts work for minimalists and maximalists alike.
Rely on a co-ord to take the hassle out of early morning styling and create a considered, put-together look. Black linen shorts will go with everything in your wardrobe—I'm styling mine with a bold coloured vest. Tailored paper-bag styles, however, can be worn with a linen shirt for the office, while a colourful towelling pair can be thrown over swimwear on your next trip away.
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A ready-to-go outfit.
Shop the matching Prague Lemon Linen Shirt (£185).
Style with tonal accessories and your favourite basket bag.
A minimalist summer staple.
This pistachio green is so good.
Elevate for work with a white shirt and mules, or lean into the relaxed style for free time with the matching top.
For busy days, a co-ord is already styled and ready to go.
Shop the matching Patterned Resort Shirt (£30).
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Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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