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As folks head back to work and enjoy outdoor dining, they have started thinking about what makes a good wardrobe. While short pants are often thought of as just something casual for the park or the beach, there is a lot more versatility to shorts. Shorts can be dressed up with a blazer, a nice pair of heels, or a button-up shirt to create a more elevated look. When all else fails, there’s also the option of accessorizing.
Fashion Reverie has curated a few of the best dress shorts—ones you can dress up to be a little more formal—as we all enjoy our last few weeks of summer. Time to show a little leg!!
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Balmain Multicolor Tweed Tartan Shorts $1195
Tweed can be a fantastic fabric choice for elevating many types of garments, shorts included. These chic shorts from Balmain come with the brand’s logo-engraved, gold-tone buttons. These shorts will work with a strappy stiletto sandal for a hot date or a Saturday outdoor brunch with the girls.
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Low Classic Beige Cuffed Shorts $295
A beige cuffed short by Low Classic (yes, that is the brand name) can pair well with a lot of things. You can wear it with an oversized button-up shirt, or you can wear a more tailored shirt paired with a statement necklace and fancy flats. It is a moment to accessorize the hell out of your outfit when wearing a pair of beige shorts. If you’re going to be subtle in color, let statement jewelry take you up a notch.
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Ganni Rose-print Cotton Shorts $150
The summer season is not over, so we still have the opportunity to wear florals before the neutral colors make their fall appearance. Be bold and mix patterns and opt for florals on florals with these fresh, fun shorts. Give them a little flower power.
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Bottega Veneta Knee-length Leather Shorts $3340
Few things say luxury quite like leather. These expertly crafted shorts from Bottega Veneta are effortlessly sophisticated and can make you look opulent even in a tank top. Fashion Reverie recommends pairing these with a good pump and your best statement bag. The high-rise silhouette will be flattering for your figure.
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The Row Navy Marco Bermuda Shorts $950
Take it from summer vacation to the conference room with these beautiful Bermuda shorts. The Row is known for their minimalist, boho-chic vibe, which has loaned itself to this classic pair of shorts. You can keep it formal and wear these to a lunch meeting with eye-catching heels and a blazer, or you can keep it casual with daring sneakers and a tee shirt.
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Warm weather shouldn’t leave you feeling blue, so enjoy a bright, sunny day in beautiful blue shorts. These stretch sateen shorts from Staud allow for comfort and have a luxurious look to them. These shorts are a nice change of pace from the everyday blue denim short and will pair great with a lightweight summer knit.
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Ralph Lauren Bi-Stretch Twill Short $74.50
Curvy girls be fearless and show a little leg. Ralph Lauren has designed these shorts in a summery island hibiscus for his full-figured customers. Pair these shorts with a vertical striped shirt to elongate your figure and give the illusion of a little extra height.
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Three Graces London Robin Printed Linen Shorts $330
Orange you glad you want these shorts. Three Graces London has reminded us why we love a good Ikat print as we celebrate the Indonesian fabric-dyeing technique. These high-waisted shorts are quite flattering and have a comfortable fit. These shorts can be styled with a variety of shirts from orange to pink to complete your look.
—Kristopher Fraser
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