From Bloomers to Boxers to Bermudas, 8 Ways to Style Summer Shorts

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Runway: Spring/summer 2025 Chloé and Rabanne

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Long summer days call for, you guessed it, summer shorts. While classic denim cut-offs have long been a seasonal staple, we’ve been noticing more innovation in the category as of late. On the runways at Chloé, for example, models sauntered out in bloomers and frilly crochet, while at Paco Rabanne, striped boxer-like styles mingled with boyish separates.

The key here is a departure from youthful pairs, with thoughtful styling that reflects a more considered mood. At times preppy, at times boho, other times polished—shorts this season have a truly elevated appeal. Here are eight fresh ways we’ll be wearing them all summer, and perhaps, you now, too.

Vogue’s Favorite Summer Shorts

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The Romantic Eyelet
Dôen Arbre broderie anglaise cotton shorts
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The Sweet Stripe
The Frankie Shop Lui striped cotton-poplin shorts
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The Lightweight Linen
Suzie Kondi Hera Bloomers linen-chambray shorts
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The Mini Denim Short

A peach mini short form Chloé takes on a Birkin-like attitude with a knit henley, basket bag, and gladiators.

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Nili Lotan

Oaklynn striped silk-jersey top

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Chloé

embellished denim shorts

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Madewell

Millie thong lace up sandals

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Cos

mini bucket bag

The Pleated Bermuda Short

Lean into the elegant appeal of pleated Bermuda shorts by pairing them with a classic belt and button up.

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Comme Si

La Shirt classica shirt

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Toteme

NET SUSTAIN curved tank

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Khaite

Laden shorts

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Madewell

The Essential leather belt

The Jort

Knee-length denim shorts and a linen halter make for a high-low ensemble that works day or night.

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Massimo Dutti

linen crossover halter top

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B Sides

Marcel wide-leg shorts

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Khaite

loop flat sandals

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Tory Burch

pierced bag

The Lace Trim

Double down on the eyelet trend with trimmed shorts and a breezy tank. Bonus points for adding Miu Miu’s lace bandana.

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Frame

The Eyelet tank

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Mango

satin shorts

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Miu Miu

poplin and lace logo scarf

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Christen

Mono t-strap flat sandals

The Sporty Short

Part sporty, part preppy–pair a pink and white polo with Adidas’s pinstripe satin shorts. Suede loafers and a paracord bracelet add balance to keep things interesting and fashion-forward.

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Kule

The Lexie shirt

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Adidas

Originals pinstripe satin shorts

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Emme Parsons

Parker moccasins

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Miu Miu

cord bracelet

The Knit Short

Stripes are undoubtedly the print of the summer, and we love them here in the form of a cute knit set with flip-flops and a woven basket bag.

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La DoubleJ

striped ribbed sweater

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La DoubleJ

Veneziana ribbed cotton shorts

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Ancient Greek Sandals

jelly flip-flops

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Dragon Diffusion

Egola tote

The Linen Bloomers

Emphasize the girlish innocence of bloomer shorts by adding a ruffled blouse and raffia Mary Janes.

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Dôen

Cosenza ruffled blouse

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Suzie Kondi

Hera Bloomers linen-chambray shorts

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Alaïa

Leather-trimmed raffia ballet flats

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Sophie Buhai

egg small hoop earrings

The Silk Short

Aflalo’s long-line printed shorts join with a tube top and kitten heels for a cute girl’s night out ensemble.

Faithfull

Boe strapless shirred linen tunic

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Aflalo

Leander shorts

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Madewell

The Chiara kitten heel sandals

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Staud

mini taru raffia bag

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Proenza Schouler White Label

Jana striped shorts

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Calle Del Mar

pointelle-knit shorts

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High Sport

Savannah striped cotton-blend shorts

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Dôen

Iona shorts

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Valentino Garavani

embroidered ribbed metallic shorts

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Donni.

The Pop boxers

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Sporty Rich

shell shorts

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Miu Miu

Batiste boxer shorts

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Hommegirls

stripe cotton bloomers

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Dôen

Arbre broderie anglaise cotton shorts

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The Frankie Shop

Lui striped cotton-poplin shorts

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Posse

Aurelia shorts

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The Park

Toby jersey shorts

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Róhe

lace-trimmed silk shorts

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Toteme

embroidered silk-twill shorts

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Matteau

pleated organic cotton-blend twill shorts

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Skims

cotton-blend poplin boxers

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Faithfull

Lila striped linen shorts

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Agolde

Dame high rise baggy shorts

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Loewe

Paula s Ibiza jacquard-woven shorts

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Bode

Lucky Baby embroidered cotton-poplin shorts

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Loewe

pleated sateen shorts

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Leset

Arielle City crepe shorts

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Chloé

organic silk crepe de chine shorts