Spring
2016
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2016
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Shorts & Swimwear

The Four Shorts You Want

for Warm Weather

By the Valet. staff

April 25, 2016

Comfortable, easy and uncomplicated—these are the hallmarks of a warm weather wardrobe. You ditch the unnecessary (see: layers and socks) and one could argue that as we creep towards Memorial Day, pant legs would be classified as superfluous. Make sure your closet is stocked with the essential shorts for the season. And while there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the length, there is definitely a target to aim for: about an inch or so above the knee.

Make Your Own Shorts

Recycle a pair of old pants or jeans and make your own shorts by cutting them off and fraying the edges. Here's how to do it.

Floral
printed shorts,
~~$59.50~~ / $41.65
by J.Crew

Printed

Printed

Easy-going, comfortable designs that you can feel good about kicking around in. Because they're heavy on prints, pair them with a simple shirt.

American Eagle, $44.95

Carhartt WIP, $125

J.Crew, ~~$59.50~~ / $41.65

CPO, $54

Scotch & Soda, $119

Denim

Denim

The key to pulling off the new class of denim shorts is keeping the fit nice and relaxed.

Obey, $59

H&M, ~~$29.99~~ / $24.99

Abercrombie
& Fitch,
$50

Abercrombie
& Fitch,
$50

Tailored

Tailored

With a trim fit that's akin to your favorite pants, these trouser-cut shorts are the ones you can dress up with a pair of wing tips or white bucks.

Life After Denim, $98

Apolis, ~~$108~~ / $79.98

Wallace & Barnes, ~~$69.50~~ / $48.65

Saturdays NYC, $105

CPO, $49

Denim

Sweats

Because you could use some sporty shorts that are as comfortable to wear on the couch as they are in the gym.

Zara, $35.90

J.Crew Factory, $27

Reigning Champ, $95

H&M, $24.99

Club Monaco,
$89.50

Club
Monaco,
$89.50

Trunks

Swimwear suited to your body (and chosen body of water).