It's Set to Be a Linen-Shorts Summer—See Every Pair Worth Shopping

Linen Shorts Outfits

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Linen shorts have suddenly entered the closets of fashion's best dressed insiders and it's already set to be a linen-shorts summer. They are the ultimate transitional piece that at once feel pulled-together and tailored. Depending on how they are styled, the versatile shorts can range from casual weekend looks to dressed-up outfits destined for the office. With flip-flops and a ribbed tank top, they immediately feel low-key. Styled with a coordinating blazer, pointed heels, and a leather tote bag, they feel office-appropriate.

Because of their versatility, linen shorts belong in your summer capsule wardrobe, whether that means vacation looks or everyday outfits at home. With their tailored silhouettes and neutral colorways, consider these the grown-up version of denim cutoff shorts. Practically every designer has a pair in their collection this season, but we've rounded up the best pairs to shop now. Ahead, shop the best linen shorts to add to your wardrobe.

Linen Shorts Outfits

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A foolproof way to style linen shorts this season? A tonal look to integrate pieces such as a T-shirt, a trench, and loafers from the same color family from head to toe.

Linen Shorts Outfits

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Add a button-down shirt, strappy sandals, and a sophisticated tote bag to linen shorts for a look that can work for everything from brunch to a casual office day.

Linen Shorts Outfits

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During transitional months, pair linen shorts with cozy knits and loafers. This gray-and-black color palette is a combo that works every time.

Linen Shorts Outfits

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For a dressier take on linen shorts, style them with a matching tailored jacket and heels for a look that belongs at the office.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. BeforeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.