Standout Shorts
Want to leave a smoldering hot impression this summer with an easy-to-wear look? Look no further than our round-up of the boldest statement shorts, complete with prints, texture, shine and embellishment. We loved the embellished shorts on runways like Balmain Spring/Summer 2012, and the best part is- we’ve got affordable versions right here for you to shop.
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Shop The Hottest
Don’t ask us to choose between sequins, studs, floral prints, lace and embellishment-we simply couldn’t! Luckily, these gorgeous gam-baring shorts will appeal to the eye with all the aforementioned qualities we love in a good short. Turn to the season’s huge sea-inspired trend with shimmering shades of blue, green and silver with our scale-inspired Topshop pair or these pretty-as-pearls silvery French Connection pair. If you’re more of a romantic at heart, these H&M black lace shorts are scalloped and right on trend. Studs add a rough edge to these classic white Satine jean shorts, while we are in our floral glory with these Juicy Couture shorts in summer’s tropical print trend.
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How To Wear
The embellishment does all the thinking for these statement shorts, so you can easily inject them into your look. Pair metallic styles with a sheer black or white blouse, beachy waves and gold nails, or add bright-hued ankle strap heels and a soft white scoopneck tee to the lace pair for a boy-meets-girl look. Mix it up in mixed prints with a stripe or dainty dot patterned top and the floral pair, while the studs are best matched with a cool denim or chambray button-front top and sandals. Which are your favourite statement shorts?
Shop The Look: Satine Studded Shorts, $340, Farfetch
Shop The Look: Mimosa Mist Mini Shorts, $158, French Connection
Shop The Look: Shorts, $35, H&M
Shop The Look: Mermaid Sequin Shorts, $120, Topshop
Shop The Look: Juicy Couture Maui Floral Shorts, $185, Stylebop
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