This summer, I’m vouching for long shorts; the kind that skim your kneecaps and offer a satisfyingly nonchalant slouch. But if there’s one thing I’ve learnt from my quest to find the perfect pair, it’s that the right length is near-impossible to pin down. At 5ft1”, hemlines are always a pain point, meaning I approach every purchase (be it trousers, jeans, skirts or dresses), with the knowledge that I will, most likely, need to whip out my sewing machine or get it tailored.
The same goes for long shorts. The good news, however, is that there are plenty of options to choose from. Beyond the vintage Adidas shorts I wear regularly, I’ve got my eye on , rendered in non-stretch, organic-cotton denim with frayed hemlines (otherwise known as “jorts”), – which featured skater pockets – and .
As for styling, this season I’ll be emulating model Ilana de Bruijn at Dries Van Noten’s show, who opened wearing long, sand-hued shorts and a stripy bralette – an easy, holiday-ready look. Miu Miu’s collection is also in my camera roll: specifically, the preppy, low-slung shorts which were paired with polo tops, shirts, sweaters and the brand’s sought-after boat shoes and cord sandals. Scroll on for some of the best long shorts I’ve come across this season.
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