Shop Now: Chichi Shorts

By Chrissy Rutherford 05/25/11 at 04:20 PM

The silk adds movement to these cobalt-blue shorts. Wear them with a brightly printed shirt to really stand out. Rebecca Minkoff Hali Cut-Out Shorts, $228; saks.com
The knotted waistband and draping of these silk-jersey shorts evoke a casual elegance--not a small feat for shorts. 3.1 Phillip Lim knot-front silk-jersey shorts, $295; net-a-porter.com
Pair these striped linen shorts with a cropped blazer or tucked-in blouse for a pulled-together summer look. Anthropologie Brindled Shorts, $78; anthropologie.com
Tiptoe the line between masculine and feminine by adding a ruffled blouse and heels. Carven pleat-front shorts, $383; farfetch.com
Go for an effortlessly stylish look with these floral shorts paired with a neutral top. Cacharel Impatiences Floral Print Shorts, $235; matchesfashion.com
Exude city chic in and out of the office in these pleat-detailed wrap-effect shorts. You can't help but be cool in them. Elizabeth and James Jacques belted silk shorts, $295; net-a-porter.com
With a silky waistband, these shorts are summer's answer to the tuxedo pant. French Connection Summer Shorts, $99; frenchconnection.com
The sash belt adds a sweet touch to a menswear-inspired look. Suits can be summery! J.Crew summer plaid sidewalk shorts, $70; jcrew.com
The faux leather trim lends some edge to these bouclé shorts. We like the contrasting black and white. Topshop Faux Leather Trim Bouclé Co-Ord Shorts, $76; topshop.com
Rock an uptown-meets-downtown vibe by wearing these shorts with a tailored jacket and ankle boots. Rag & Bone Barnet Short, $255; rag-bone.com
Accentuate your waist with a slim-cut blouse and paper-bag shorts. Whit Paperbag Short, $195; stevenalan.com
Yes, culottes are not only wearable again, they're fun! This playful gauze cotton version is ideal for a hot day. Vena Cava De Palma Short, $295; barneys.com

Summer is upon us. With barbecues and cookouts looming in the very near future, how does a fashion-forward gal stay cool under the sun? It's time to embrace the dress short.

We, too, were once skeptical at the thought of shorts being worn out to dinner or, if your office is casual enough, to work. But these pairs—made from silk, linen and cotton, and embellished with ties, sashes, faux leather, and more—aren't the denim cutoffs you used to wear as a teenager.

So toss on some wedges and a cropped blazer and show off those legs! We picked our 10 favorite pairs in stores now. If you want to shop this very second, click below to buy.

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A.L.C., Rebecca Minkoff, Miu Miu, Topshop

Shorts by J.Crew
Black Dresses by ALICE by Temperley

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Shop Now: Chichi Shorts

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