Spring seems to have eventually arrived and has bought with it the summer staple that is shorts. Even though it’s still only about 12 degrees outside the parks and pavements are full of men with their calves out, so love them or hate them, the season for shorts has arrived.
Shorts can be a contentious item of clothing, treading a line between smart and sophisticated, relaxed and cool or a tackier Brit on holiday look. So to avoid looking like someone’s dad about to hit the beach, take a peek at the Animal Clothing sale and here are some favourite pieces from the high street to suit every pocket.
Topman stock a huge range of denim shorts, in tons of different washes, and styles. Longer lengths seem to be popular this season, turning away from the short shorts look which was prevalent last summer. Stand out pieces include a grey and black tie dye shorts - perfect for festival season.
J Crew offer a smarter alternative in their cotton shorts in every colour from khaki to bright blue. A navy pair in textured cotton with a small white star print are an excellent alternative to block colour and will see you straight through from the office to drinks in a sunny beer garden.
Wooyoungmi have a great pair for the bolder chap, printed cotton shorts with a striped pattern in different shades of blue, great paired with a T-shirt or Lyle and Scott polo top for a smart casual look with impact, or teamed with a matching blazer for something much smarter.
With these selections you can be sure to tackle the summer months in style, weather permitting of course!