Perfect Shorts By Charlotte Ronson

In case you've been fast asleep in an underground bunker (and I may almost be jealous of that if it's well-air-conditioned and contains delicious foods), you may have noticed that it's HOTTER THAN ANCIENT EGYPT. Normally I avoid shorts like a mystery wet spot on an F train seat, but desperate times call for desperate measures, and even desperate-r times call for shorts.

$67.50, Charlotte Ronson, Shopbop.com

Against all foreseeable odds, I found a pair of spectacularly adorable shorts. They're by Charlotte Ronson, and they're excellent for many reason, the main one being that they're not totally flat-front, because those only look okay on children. You're a WOMAN, for Peter, Paul and Mary's sake. Accentuate your figure a little, why don't you? A slightly pleated short is TOTALLY ACCEPTABLE, and a drawstring makes waists happy. Especially if you didn't realize you had one. And the khaki camper look -- neutral shorts and a pair of moccasins or loafers is a favorite of mine. Perfect with a weekend tee or a decent-dinner silk top. Another favorite? A sale! Act now! Cute shorts half off. (Ha ha! Get it? Half off? MAN I'm hilarious.)

I Want These Shorts, But Not That Badly

I mean, I'm about to buy two plane tickets. Probably don't need to buy the silk shorts, right? Even if they're on sale and I can get an extra 20 percent off?



J.Crew "Dejeuner" silk shorts, $47.99 with code "EXTRA20" through Thursday.

Hot, though. You get 'em!

Helmut Lang's Black Paneled Jean Shorts Should Be On My Body Right Now

($205, Helmut Lang, Ssense.com)

If loving pleated denim shorts is wrong, I could give a quarter of a f--k about being right! The sick black panels keep these Helmut Lang denim shorts looking too "Remember the Roger Rabbit?" '90s dress-up party. Also, do we call them "denim shorts" or "jeans shorts?" Potato/ potahto?

Topshop Would Like To Sell You These Mom Shorts

I often enjoy Topshop, at least in theory, but I call bullshit on these shorts, which have all the trappings of Mom Shorts, which are the dysfunctional stepdaughter of Mom Jeans. High waist? Icky '90s light wash? BUSTED.

($55, Topshop)

Hot Shorts

These shorts remind me of my absolute favorite pair of shorts: just the right length, the right wash, the right cut. But these have those two subtle studs on the front flaps and at the pocket seams. If I were the type of girl who gets shot for street-style blogs, I might wear them with black tights and oxfords. As it is, though, I think I'll just dream of summer.



Everyday or Eternal trouser shorts, $90.