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Longer Days...Shorter Shorts

Now school is on summer break and the holiday season is starting, the shorts are coming out of the closet, which for some of us can be nerve-racking! While we may opt instead for the day dresses that are in vogue again this season, ultimately the short is the style accessory of the summer. What style best suits your body shape and where can you find the best style picks?

Hourglass


Body shape: suitsthe hourglass figure - a waistline and slight curve in hip -that isn’t too voluptuous or too straight.

Style: Classic and simple, often with pleats, in a neutral colour -especially white the trend of the season.
Shoes: Cuban heel
PhilipLim cream shorts $295 all sizes netaporter.com.


Style: patterned, retro prints of theseason
Shoes: light Cuban heel or colourful flat
Clambakeshorts $39.95 anthropologie.com


Voluptuous


Body shape:suits a figure with an ample tush, a wider hip and smallerwaistline

Style: fitted around hip and waist, tiesat side of thigh to accommodate curves.
Shoes: high wood wedge
PatrickRobinson Linen Shorts with Ties - True White new $22.99 Target


Style: marked waistline to flattercurve, gathers to accommodate curve and fuller bust
Shoes: high wood or canvaswedge, Accessorise with a soft textured belt.
Xhilaration®Banded Bottom Poplin Shortalls - Vintage Khaki$19.99 Target

Straight


Body shape: suits a straighter figure with leaner hips and slightwaistline

Style:    fuller pleats and belt to addshape
Shoes:    ballerinas or Converse All Stars
7For All Mankind® 'Tracy' Stretch Denim Shorts withSash $137 nordstrom.com



Style: big patch pockets and turn-ups toadd detail and complement slimmer leg and add some weight
Shoes: flip-flops, t-bars
Shortsdark vintage $39.50 Gap.com



Style: short all with asymmetricneckline and stripes in the nautical trend of the season
Shoes: white open-toe canvas shoes
OhBuoy Jumpsuit $128 anthropologie.com






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