I'm Ditching My Trousers and Jeans for These 16 Elevated Summer Shorts
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The minute summer rolls in, I happily toss aside my trousers and jeans in exchange for something light and breezy. Shorts are a warm-weather staple, and it's worth investing in at least a few pairs to welcome the season. Luckily, Gap carries every trending shorts style from baggy denim to pleated linen to vintage cargo, and I want them all. (FYI, its men's section deserves a peek, too.) Each pair of shorts is so comfortable and can be styled endlessly, making them my go-to wardrobe items for all my sunny-day activities. (I'm thinking beach outings, iced-coffee trips, and picnic dinners.) Elevated, affordable, and high quality, these are the 16 summer shorts you won't regret buying.
Denim Daze
Linen & Khaki
Easy Pull-Ons
Shorts for Him
Raina Mendonça is a Los Angeles-based editor covering all things fashion, beauty, and home. She currently works on the market team at REVOLVE and has previously contributed to Who What Wear, Marie Claire, and goop. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her crafting new playlists or making a cup of English breakfast tea.
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