Out of all of summer's basics, shorts are easily the trickiest to style. Really, your options are to go the conservative route with a longer, Bermuda-style pair or opt for short shorts, which usually means a choice between athletic shorts and cut-offs. But this week, Anne Hathaway took a cue from her Devil Wears Prada persona and thought up another option that effortlessly merged the elegance of a longer short with the length of a shorter one. Even better, she paired it with low-key sandals and Valentino's next It bag.
Following lunch at Sant Ambroeus, a beloved Milanese restaurant in New York City's SoHo neighborhood, the actor headed outside to hail a cab, and in the process, showcased her easy, summer shorts look. Specifically, Hathaway chose a white, slightly ruched button-down shirt with a pair of breezy shorts that featured slits up both sides. As for accessories, she wore oversize, tortoiseshell sunglasses from Bvlgari, Dolce Gabbana flat sandals, and a hot pink One Stud Valentino bag that J.Lo only just wore on her honeymoon.
Naturally, after spotting a look this good, I went on a search for short shorts that compared. Keep scrolling to shop the pairs I rounded up.
On Anne Hathaway: Valentino One Stud Small Leather Crossbody Bag ($2800); Dolce Gabbana sandals; Blvgari sunglasses
Shop this summer's chicest short shorts:
You can always count on Reformation for a timeless pair of shorts.
These are currently going viral on TikTok. You know what to do.
This rise is beyond elevated.
If you want to fully mimic Hathaway's lunch-date look, this is the set for you.
Okay, Zara, way to make the perfect white shorts.
These Frankie Shop shorts are going to be huge. And yes, there's a matching top.
The comfort of a lounge short but the look of a dress short.
It's all in the details.
This look is giving '80s Nantucket vibes and I'm not mad about it.
How pretty is this pink-purple color? I'm obsessed.
These look long but actually aren't (aka the perfect sartorial optical illusion).
I love the idea of dressing up a drawstring pair of shorts with a blazer.
These are ridiculously popular, and for good reason.
And the award for the perfect pair of denim shorts goes to…
Like the Miu Miu miniskirt but with shorts instead.
I swear, every last person on TikTok is wearing boxers as shorts right now.
J'adore.
Denim shorts can be classy too.
This color makes me want to book an Italian vacation.
Abercrombie is on a roll right now.
Need.
This set is number one on my wish list.
Next: Anne Hathaway's Micro Miniskirt and 6-Inch Platforms Just Won Couture Week
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