Tailored Shorts

Welcome to Get The Look, a series where we highlight current trends and the products worth buying to pull them off.

Getting dressed for work isn't always the easiest—it can be tough to come up with new and exciting outfits five days a week, let alone ones that are both office-appropriate and comfortable in the rising temps. Thankfully, there's an entire category of shorts that are a step up from your denim cutoffs that you'd like nothing more than to be wearing right now. You know the ones—they're made with linen, cotton, or crepe, have polished high waists and pleats, and oftentimes have coordinating blazers and jackets to match. These styles provide the same look as full-length trousers but feel way breezier, and what's more, they can easily shift from desk to dinner when the time comes. When you're not wearing them with a crisp button-down or silk top, they work just as well with pretty summer blouses, tank tops, and heeled sandals.

With that in mind, scroll on for our expert-approved edit of the best shorts to shop and wear to work this summer. From a lightweight linen option you can pull off at the office and the beach to a cheerful blue pair in a corporate-approved length, there's something for every taste and budget on the list below.