Summer's Best Shorts

Carven shorts, £214, at Farfetch

Is it ever ok to wear shorts for work? Working in a fashion office where the limits of propriety are stretched on a daily basis, it would be easy for us to tell you go ahead, get your legs out and proud. But this season it’s actually true.

Due to a proliferation of snazzy tailored shorts suits on the catwalks and high street, and a great many celebrities opting to wear them for formal events, shorts have skipped their way into the office wear lexicon.

BUT there are rules:

1. They must be sharply tailored. Pyjama shorts, frilly bloomers and saggy jersey numbers are not an option. 
2. Mid-thigh is how high: try not to go higher than this, no matter how great your legs are. Keep the bum-grazers for the dance floor.
3. Wear with heels: a demure court shoe is the perfect heel to dress up shorts. Open toed sandals will make them look more dressy, and will look better for an occasion.
4. Crisp white shirt: this is the catalyst that will take your shorts from weekend to work.

3.1 Phillip Lim rolled cuff shorts, £275, at Harevy Nichols

Is it ever ok to wear shorts for work? Working in a fashion office where the limits of propriety are stretched on a daily basis, it would be easy for us to tell you go ahead, get your legs out and proud. But this season it’s actually true.

Due to a proliferation of snazzy tailored shorts suits on the catwalks and high street, and a great many celebrities opting to wear them for formal events, shorts have skipped their way into the office wear lexicon.

BUT there are rules:

1. They must be sharply tailored. Pyjama shorts, frilly bloomers and saggy jersey numbers are not an option. 
2. Mid-thigh is how high: try not to go higher than this, no matter how great your legs are. Keep the bum-grazers for the dance floor.
3. Wear with heels: a demure court shoe is the perfect heel to dress up shorts. Open toed sandals will make them look more dressy, and will look better for an occasion.
4. Crisp white shirt: this is the catalyst that will take your shorts from weekend to work.

Cos linen shorts, £59, for stockists call 0207 478 0400

Is it ever ok to wear shorts for work? Working in a fashion office where the limits of propriety are stretched on a daily basis, it would be easy for us to tell you go ahead, get your legs out and proud. But this season it’s actually true.

Due to a proliferation of snazzy tailored shorts suits on the catwalks and high street, and a great many celebrities opting to wear them for formal events, shorts have skipped their way into the office wear lexicon.

BUT there are rules:

1. They must be sharply tailored. Pyjama shorts, frilly bloomers and saggy jersey numbers are not an option. 
2. Mid-thigh is how high: try not to go higher than this, no matter how great your legs are. Keep the bum-grazers for the dance floor.
3. Wear with heels: a demure court shoe is the perfect heel to dress up shorts. Open toed sandals will make them look more dressy, and will look better for an occasion.
4. Crisp white shirt: this is the catalyst that will take your shorts from weekend to work.

MSGM floral shorts, £229, at Farfetch

Is it ever ok to wear shorts for work? Working in a fashion office where the limits of propriety are stretched on a daily basis, it would be easy for us to tell you go ahead, get your legs out and proud. But this season it’s actually true.

Due to a proliferation of snazzy tailored shorts suits on the catwalks and high street, and a great many celebrities opting to wear them for formal events, shorts have skipped their way into the office wear lexicon.

BUT there are rules:

1. They must be sharply tailored. Pyjama shorts, frilly bloomers and saggy jersey numbers are not an option. 
2. Mid-thigh is how high: try not to go higher than this, no matter how great your legs are. Keep the bum-grazers for the dance floor.
3. Wear with heels: a demure court shoe is the perfect heel to dress up shorts. Open toed sandals will make them look more dressy, and will look better for an occasion.
4. Crisp white shirt: this is the catalyst that will take your shorts from weekend to work.

Milly lace shorts, £219, at Harrods.com

Is it ever ok to wear shorts for work? Working in a fashion office where the limits of propriety are stretched on a daily basis, it would be easy for us to tell you go ahead, get your legs out and proud. But this season it’s actually true.

Due to a proliferation of snazzy tailored shorts suits on the catwalks and high street, and a great many celebrities opting to wear them for formal events, shorts have skipped their way into the office wear lexicon.

BUT there are rules:

1. They must be sharply tailored. Pyjama shorts, frilly bloomers and saggy jersey numbers are not an option. 
2. Mid-thigh is how high: try not to go higher than this, no matter how great your legs are. Keep the bum-grazers for the dance floor.
3. Wear with heels: a demure court shoe is the perfect heel to dress up shorts. Open toed sandals will make them look more dressy, and will look better for an occasion.
4. Crisp white shirt: this is the catalyst that will take your shorts from weekend to work.

Joie 'Zandra' shorts, £179, at Harrods, for stockists call 0207 893 8984

Is it ever ok to wear shorts for work? Working in a fashion office where the limits of propriety are stretched on a daily basis, it would be easy for us to tell you go ahead, get your legs out and proud. But this season it’s actually true.

Due to a proliferation of snazzy tailored shorts suits on the catwalks and high street, and a great many celebrities opting to wear them for formal events, shorts have skipped their way into the office wear lexicon.

BUT there are rules:

1. They must be sharply tailored. Pyjama shorts, frilly bloomers and saggy jersey numbers are not an option. 
2. Mid-thigh is how high: try not to go higher than this, no matter how great your legs are. Keep the bum-grazers for the dance floor.
3. Wear with heels: a demure court shoe is the perfect heel to dress up shorts. Open toed sandals will make them look more dressy, and will look better for an occasion.
4. Crisp white shirt: this is the catalyst that will take your shorts from weekend to work.