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FA S H I O N<br />
Shorts story<br />
WITH SUMMER AROUND THE CORNER, GIVE YOUR WARDROBE<br />
A SHORT AND SWEET UPDATE SAYS AMY NORBURY<br />
ONCE the preserve of faraway vacations and schoolboy uniforms,<br />
the humble short has been resurrected to become a fashion-forward<br />
option for summer style.<br />
But we’re not talking about your trusty denim cut-offs, the cycling<br />
variety à la Kim Kardashian or those seasonal short-shorts that leave<br />
little to the imagination. This season, shorts have smartened up their<br />
act to become a viable choice from boardroom to bar.<br />
The surprise hit of the summer catwalks, we saw high-waisted<br />
and worn with metallic blouses at Isabel Marant, a lean and chic<br />
iteration paired with slick double-breasted blazers at Off-White,<br />
Saint Laurent’s high-waisted leathers, and a whole host of shorts<br />
suits. That’s right – fashion-forward summer tailoring will finish at<br />
the knee. This is the shot in the leg your summer wardrobe needs<br />
now.<br />
The biggest new player on the smart summer scene is the power<br />
short. These ones are clean cut, chic enough to pull off at the office<br />
but still playful enough for a night out – and examples have been<br />
spotted all over the runway.<br />
Perfect for work or play, a great piece of tailoring is key to any<br />
wardrobe, and these summery, loose-fit shorts leave just the right<br />
amount of leg on show. Wear yours with coordinating jackets, silky<br />
camisoles and heels by night, or a casual T-shirt and flat mules by<br />
day.<br />
When it comes to hemlines, leave the hot pants for holidays and<br />
opt for a more conservative length for your day-to-day summer<br />
wardrobe. Short culottes are are great option for those times when<br />
you need below-the-knee coverage; a glamorous and sophisticated<br />
addition to your wardrobe, culottes are having a major fashion<br />
comeback in <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
To up the glam factor, look out for tailored elements like upturned<br />
hems and button detail; the high-waisted ‘paper bag’ style is a superflattering<br />
cut which will nip in your mid-section nicely. Structured<br />
fabrics, rather than blousy, add a more formal air to your outfit,<br />
while leather and satin numbers are particularly on-trend choices for<br />
a night on the tiles.<br />
SHORTS, £22, TOP,<br />
£28, AND HEELS,<br />
£25, ALL DOROTHY<br />
PERKINS<br />
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