Shorts and the city: How to wear cut-offs like a pro

We’re certainly guilty of throwing on our favourite skirt day after day in the summer without giving much thought to shorts – they’re just for holidays, right? Wrong, it seems, and these Instagram fashion icons are schooling us in how to wear shorts all summer long in the city. We’ve taken a whole outfit out of their books and put together six great looks you can wear now. Scroll on for more…

1. Seeing red

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MR MARVIS

Rileys * The Originals Red

Delivery: free

£79.00

MR MARVIS

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Womens Running Shorts Casual Lounge Bottoms Gym Ladies Soft Cycling Short High Waist Athletic Sweat Jogging Sport Workout Hiking Fashion with Big Pock Red

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£5.49

Amazon

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Autry

BIKER SHORTS WOMAN Red

Delivery: £7.90

£70.00

Autry

Under Armour

UA Fly by 3 Shorts - Venom Red/White/Reflective - SM

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£22.00

Amazon

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Ralph Lauren

Shorts Red - female - Ralph Lauren - Short Shorts - Red - 3XS - Shorts

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£113.00 ~~£142.50~~

Miinto

Under Armour

UA Left Red

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£24.99

Amazon

Max Mara

Cotton Shorts - Womens - Cotton Red

Delivery: £5.00

£340.00

Browns

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DFEK Mens Cargo Trousers Casual Elasticated Waist Tracksuit Bottoms with Multipockets Jogging Pants Leisure Gym Sports Open Hem Chino Workout Trousers Red

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£13.49

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2. California dreaming

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Sofie D'Hoore

Strap Dress with Pockets Beige

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£440.00 ~~£550.00~~

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MR MARVIS

Gazettes * The Piqués Yellow

Delivery: free

£89.00

MR MARVIS

New Balance

Womens Athletics French Terry Short in Beige Cotton Fleece, size 2X-Large

Delivery: free

£60.00

New Balance

Bogner

Zita functional Bermuda shorts for women - Sand - 34 Beige

Delivery: £9.95

£195.00

Bogner

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SRZYMJ Hiking Trousers Mens Pajamas for Men UK Plus Size Black Trousers Chinos Trousers Men Slim fit Smart Mens Combat Trousers ukgym Trousers Men Men Beige

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£9.69

Amazon

Autry

BIKER SHORTS WOMAN Beige

Delivery: £7.90

£70.00

Autry

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Crazy Girls

Womens Magic Shorts, Camo Beige, XXL (UK 20-22)

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£13.99

Amazon

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Brunello Cucinelli

Twill shorts Beige

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£664.00 ~~£830.00~~

Mytheresa

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3. Bold & Bright

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Fat Face

FatFace Cassie Pink Shorts

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£49.50

FatFace

New Balance Womens NB Harmony High Rise Short 6 in Pink Poly Knit, size X-Small

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New Balance

Womens NB Harmony High Rise Short 6 in Pink Poly Knit, size X-Small

Delivery: £4.50

£24.00 ~~£40.00~~

New Balance

MR MARVIS

Flamingos * The Originals Pink

Delivery: free

£79.00

MR MARVIS

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New Balance

Womens AC Fitted Short 5 in Pink Poly Knit, size X-Large

Delivery: £4.50

£27.00 ~~£45.00~~

New Balance

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Amara Reya

Womens Xoey High Waisted Brushback Fleece Lounge Jogger Shorts Pink

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£14.99

Amazon

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LoveShackFancy

Karissa Tie-Dye Knitted Shorts - Womens - Cotton/Nylon Pink

Delivery: £5.00

£160.00

Browns

Crazy Girls

Womens Magic Shorts, Camo Pink, XXL (UK 20-22)

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£13.99

Amazon

Crazy Girls

Womens Magic Shorts, Camo Hot Pink, XXL (UK 20-22)

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£13.99

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4. Smart casual

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Ruffle Shorts, Womens Summer Ladies Cotton Linen Drawstring Elastic Waist Casual Bermuda Short Pants Beach Pull On Lounge Wear with Pockets, Lightweig Black

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£6.39

Amazon

Sofie D'Hoore

Peb Short Pegged Pant Black

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£390.00

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Womens Cotton Linen Shorts Casual Knee Length Bermuda Shorts Summer Beach Lightweight Drawstring Ankle Strap Capri Pants (UK, Alpha, L, Regular, Regul Black

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£9.99

Amazon

New Balance

Womens London Edition RC Essentials Short 3 in Black Polywoven, size X-Large

Delivery: £4.50

£45.00

New Balance

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RLEHJN Cargo Shorts Women UK Clearance, Ladies Bermuda Shorts Baggy Short Cargo Pants with Multiple Pockets Summer Drawstring Elasticated Waist Half P Black

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£10.49

Amazon

New Balance

Womens NB Harmony High Rise Short 6 in Black Poly Knit, size X-Large

Delivery: £4.50

£40.00

New Balance

OCHENTA

Womens Soft Knit Elastic Waist Jersey Shorts with Drawstring Black UK 14-16 - Tag 3XL

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£19.49

Amazon

New Balance

Womens RC Elite Storage Short 6 in Black Poly Knit, size X-Large

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£60.00

New Balance

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5. Summer breeze

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