Short Shorts: Smart and Sexy Designer Clothes

Once the staple of sun-drenched beaches, Super-short shorts have been given an uptown polish in this designer clothing fashion. Smart and sexy, the new shorts skim mid-thigh, come rolled at the hem and belted high on the waist and are made for chic restaurants and glamorous soirées.

Many fashion designer such as Polo Ralph Lauren feature this cute and sexy shorts. At Louis Vuitton, navy tailored shorts in cotton drill took on a more exotic tone when paired with sandals dangling with tribal feathers and beads; Dolce & Gabbana showed luxe silk “pyjama” versions worn with ornate trophy jackets; Dries Van Noten offered beautifully embellished, chequered, gold shorts; and Marc Jacobs fashioned them in stripy cotton in a more casual take for his Marc by Marc Jacobs line.

There’s a balancing act when it comes to wearing this short shorts. Those crafted from luxe, feminine fabrics such as silk and satin work best with a boyfriend blazer and simple oversized T-shirt. Conversely, a more masculine cut needs a prettier top. Mixing shorts with tailored separates such as a tuxedo jacket with a well-cut camisole underneath for evening, or fine knitwear and chunky block heels for day. This new fashion shorts are great with opaque tights.

This cute and sexy short shorts is a new alternative to skirts, and much more chic.