Shorts are the summer equivalent of choosing your own proportion. This edit covers the shapes worth having — tailored shorts that work with a blazer, denim cuts from fitted to relaxed, high-waisted styles that lengthen the leg, and softer flowing shorts that read closer to a skirt. Fabrics run from denim and cotton-blend through to satin, sequin and faux leather, so there are shorts here for a holiday and shorts for an evening. Rise does most of the work: a high waist changes the whole line and pairs with a tucked or cropped top. Our cut runs relaxed, so if you're between sizes take the smaller one, and check the inseam, which varies noticeably by style.