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The Chicest Shorts To Wear This Season

From Bermuda and denim to Capri and micro-lengths – chic shorts are on the rise. Here, we reveal the long and short of this season’s hottest styles

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Millie Parry
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Tailored Bermuda shorts are a new-season favorite

If you’re looking to add an instant cool-girl effect to your new-season style, now is the time to go long on shorts. Once the preserve of the beach and sporting pursuits, shorts in a variety of lengths, luxe fabrics and shapes were seen all over the spring/summer 2026 runways – from to and – lending them more versatility this season. So, whether your style is sleek and tailored or relaxed and slouchy, a great pair of shorts is the sure-fire way to sharpen your outfits all through spring and beyond. Read on for the key styles to know…

Bermuda shorts

If knee-length shorts aren’t ordinarily your sartorial go-to, actor Michaela Coel’s immaculate ensemble should convince you otherwise – because Bermuda shorts are the breakout star of spring/summer 2026. Follow Coel’s lead by styling them for work or evening with a draped top and heels, or dress yours down with a casual tee and mesh ballet flats on weekends.

For boardroom-ready Bermudas, go for styles that are long and tailored, then sharpen the look with a belt and loafers. ‘Serene Husul’ pair look great styled with the matching striped canvas blazer and flowing shirt. Elsewhere, and styles are timeless choices and perfect for office dressing when the mercury rises. Pair them with a tailored vest for meetings, then swap in a crisp white tank top and chunky sandals for an elevated weekend look.

  • BLAZÉ MILANO
    Serene Husul striped canvas shorts
    د.إ2,260.00
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    00 - low stock
    0 - low stock
    1
    2 - low stock
    3 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
  • TOTEME
    Grain de poudre shorts
    د.إ1,750.00
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    32 - out of stock
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - low stock
    44 - out of stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Wool straight-leg capri pants
    د.إ4,450.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40 - out of stock
    42

Drawstring shorts

The ‘borrowed-from-the-boys’ aesthetic has already influenced our denim silhouettes and shirting, and its latest claim is shorts – drawstring styles that resemble boxers or pajamas have been adopted by the fashion set as the ultimate cool-girl summer staple. For balmy days at home or on vacation, ‘Picnic’ pair in checked jacquard are perfect for livening up beach-ready outfits. Didn’t think you’d be wearing drawstring shorts to dinner? Think again. ‘Robbie’ shorts look chic dressed up for a night out with a silky camisole, strappy heels and a blazer, while ‘Emiliano’ shorts can be office-appropriate when styled with a striped shirt and loafers.

  • RÓHE
    Cotton-poplin shorts
    د.إ1,290.00
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    34
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  • KHAITE
    Robbie cotton-poplin shorts
    د.إ3,600.00
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    x small
    small
    medium
    large - low stock
    x large
  • THE ROW
    Emiliano cotton-poplin shorts
    د.إ3,880.00
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    0
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    8 - out of stock
    10 - low stock
    12 - out of stock
    14 - out of stock
  • GUEST IN RESIDENCE
    Picnic checked silk and linen-blend jacquard shorts
    د.إ970.00
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    x large - out of stock
Drawstring shorts with a shirt or an oversized jacket make for a effortless off-duty look
Long and slouchy jean shorts have the fashion crowd’s seal of approval

Denim shorts

Jean shorts – or ‘jorts’, as they have come to be known – are having a moment, with longer lengths the cut du jour. faded blue pair is a one-way ticket to model-off-duty chic, while ‘Dame’ shorts from our edit ooze Cali-beach cool. Alternatively, distressed ‘Alya’ style makes a strong case for cream denim and looks chic paired with a floaty blouse and gold jewelry. If you’re tall or just prefer longer lengths, try ‘The Half Pipe’ denim shorts – the frayed cuffs lend a laid-back beachy feel that works perfectly with swimwear.

  • RÓHE
    Distressed denim shorts
    د.إ1,175.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
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    40 - low stock
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    44 - low stock
  • CITIZENS OF HUMANITY
    Ayla frayed denim shorts
    د.إ1,050.00
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    32 - low stock
  • MOTHER
    The Half Pipe Bermuda Fray denim shorts
    د.إ1,405.00
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    23
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    30 - low stock
    31
    32 - out of stock
Try stepping out in a pair of black silk and lace shorts, à la Kate Moss

Lingerie-inspired silk shorts

For something that feels as comfortable as it looks, silky shorts are a summer savior. If you love this season’s lingerie dressing trend, look to styles by and The Californian label’s ’30s-inspired ‘Iona’ shorts are trimmed with delicate floral lace and come in the most gorgeous shade of green that’s exclusive to NET-A-PORTER this season. For those leaning on a minimalist wardrobe, try gold silk-shantung ‘Playa’ pair with the matching top and barely-there sandals.

  • DÔEN
    Iona lace-trimmed silk-satin shorts
    د.إ1,395.00
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    xx small
    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
    x large - out of stock
  • SARA CRISTINA
    Playa pearl-embellished silk-shantung shorts
    د.إ1,190.00
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    x small - out of stock
    small - low stock
    medium
    large - low stock
    x large
  • STELLA MCCARTNEY
    Lace-trimmed embroidered satin shorts
    د.إ2,515.00
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    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38
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    44 - low stock
    46 - out of stock
    48
For spring/summer 2026, everybody’s wearing micro shorts

Micro shorts

Brace yourselves: spring/summer 2026 marks the return of seriously short shorts. and all opted for tiny hot pants, which they offset with long-sleeved tops and blazers; and went full boho with styles in appliquéd suede and broderie anglaise. The golden rule to nailing a trend like this is to balance proportions, opting for billowy, oversized tops and jackets rather than anything fitted to keep things chic. With summer just around the corner, striped poplin ‘Rosie’ shorts are ideal for warm-weather getaways, and are easy to throw on with swimwear, blouses and logo tees. Elsewhere, pink pair in a linen and cotton blend work perfectly with a ruffled blouse and kitten heel at parties.

  • CHLOÉ
    Linen and cotton-blend shorts
    د.إ3,510.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36
    38
    40
    42
  • GUCCI
    Striped silk-satin shorts
    د.إ3,400.00
    Select a Size
    38
    40 - out of stock
    42 - low stock
    44 - out of stock
    46
  • ÉTERNE
    Cotton-jersey shorts
    د.إ975.00
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    x small - low stock
    small
    medium
    large
    x large - low stock
  • POSSE
    Rosie knotted striped cotton-poplin shorts
    د.إ845.00
    Select a Size
    xx small - low stock
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large - low stock
    xx large

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