The Ridiculously Comfortable Shorts You Need This Summer
Long live the drawstring.
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The best way to take it easy and stay stylish all summer long is by picking clothes that are lightweight and nonrestrictive, but still look put-together. First up on our list: drawstring shorts. They feel like sweatpants but, when worn right, they don't look like you're wearing your PJs in public. Pair them with everything from tees and sneakers to a lightweight jacket and a pair of espadrilles for that louche vacation vibe. Here are 10 of the coolest ones to wear this season.
Topman
Navy Canvas Shorts
If you're wearing shorts at night, make sure they're ones you can dress up. These Topshop ones will look cool and polished when paired with a button-front shirt.
$40, topman.com
Everlane
Drawstring Short
The muted color of these patio shorts will look great contrasted with a bright white T-shirt.
$47, everlane.com
Outdoor Voices
New Sunday Shorts
Match the chillness of these Outdoor Voices shorts by wearing them with slides and a hoodie.
$65, outdoorvoices.com
Bonobos
Anywhere Shorts
You can get away with some brightly colored shorts in the summer. Just wear it with a simple shirt and white sneakers.
$78, bonobos.com
Freemans Sporting Club
Frescobol Carioca
Linen and Cotton Blend Shorts
If white pants are too aggressive for you, a clean pair of white shorts are much easier to manage. Wear it with any bold colored shirt.
$285, mrporter.com
Christine Flammia writes about style, grooming, and more; she is the former associate style editor of Esquire and is currently pursuing a PhD in communications at Columbia.
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