Summer sale in women's shorts. Fresh style for your downtime.
When the temperature climbs, shorts do most of the heavy lifting in a warm-weather wardrobe, and the summer sale is the right time to top up the drawer for less. From lazy weekends to city afternoons and trips to the coast, the discounted edit has a cut for every kind of downtime.
Denim leads the way, as you'd expect. There are high-waisted pairs with a five-pocket design, low-rise styles with belt loops, ripped and distressed finishes for a laid-back feel, longline and bermuda lengths for a little more coverage, and micro cuts for the hottest days. Beyond denim, linen and linen-look tailored shorts keep things cool and a touch smarter, while cotton five-pocket pairs sit somewhere in between. If you fancy something different, look out for pleat-front styles, paperbag waists, broderie detailing and soft colour drops in pink and butter yellow.
Styling is where the fun starts. Pair distressed denim shorts with a basic tee and trainers for an easy daytime look, or layer a bikini under them with flat sandals for the beach. Tailored linen shorts step up nicely with a tucked-in blouse and heeled sandals for outdoor dinners, and a cropped waistcoat over the top adds a sharper line for evenings out. A bandeau or a fitted top balances a wider leg, while an oversized shirt softens a fitted pair.
Since the offers run across the season, the reduced prices also reach summer dresses, linen trousers, swimwear and lightweight tops, so you can put together several looks in one shop. Co-ord sets featuring matching shorts make getting dressed quicker on busy mornings.
Smaller pieces like these tend to clear fast once the sale gets going, so it pays to choose your lengths, washes and rises early. Have a look at the size guide for a relaxed yet flattering fit, and pick up pairs that keep their shape wear after wear. Shop the shorts edit now while the summer prices are still on.