Photos: The Social Shopper: July 14, 2012

This was a trend we first spotted on the runways (and on the ladies in the know, of course) during the 2013 resort collections: a pair of shorts all dressed up and ready for prime time with a polished blazer. The best part? It s completely versatile. It works for the tomboys (a look we love here on Leslie Kirchhoff on Le Fur Coat blog), it suits the working girl (provided her dress code is forward-thinking enough), and it can even be a chic way to stand out in a sea of chiffon for evening. So, first things first—you need one stellar pair of shorts. Then, dress them up (or down) with the right accompaniments, possibly including some from our list below. Don t forget to add your own styling suggestions to our selections via Facebook or Twitter.