Stride with pride

If your choice for something comfy to wear around the house and to the local shop on a hot day falls somewhere between pyjama bottoms and a pair of old pants, get thee to Monki! These casually sporty yet oh-so-chic glitter shorts are super soft, but have enough sparkle to take you from day to night. You may never take them off! £15, Monki

Nice and breezy

Ok, ok, so we know the clue is in the name, but the problem with shorts is that they’re all just a bit…short. Or are they? Not these breezy beauties, friends. Cos’ versatile terracotta ones are made from silk so they’re perfect for keeping you cool, and are long enough to keep you covered if you’d rather not go full LEG.  £79, Cos

Comme une artiste

“Bonjour mes amies! C’est moi, les shorts of your dreams. Permettez-moi to explain. Ze lightweight material? Superbe. Ze flattering pleats? Magnifique! Ze paintbrush-inspired pattern? Ooh la la! Now zat is what we are talking about! Wear moi to express zat repressed inner painter – preferably in Paris, of course, but to pop to the supermarché to pick up a pizza is fine too.” £29, Topshop

Ruffle up

Q: What happens when you cross a zebra with a pink flamenco dress? A: these blooming brilliant shorts from Junarose, that's what. This killer pattern is perfect if you’re looking to add a little fun to your summer wardrobe (without being so out there that you can only wear them once a year to Wilderness). Plus, that ruffle hem? Seriously flattering. Were £32, now £14, ASOS

City slicker

It’s 8.30am, you’re on the commute, and as your make-up slides off your face and your neat cigarette trousers begin to feel like a medieval torture device, you ask yourself “surely, surely, there must be another way?”. And there is, people! Shorts for the office! These navy linen numbers from Finery are smart enough to take you from desk to after work drinks without melting in-between. Were £59, now £29, Finery London