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

adidas

Short Shorts, female, Red, L, Red Vintage Womens Summer Shorts

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£67.89

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

Champion

Womens 4 Mesh Short (Retired Colors), Sideline Red, XS

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£18.55

Amazon

-30%

Elisabetta Franchi

Casual Shorts, female, Red, L, Elegant Crêpe Dress with Jewel Accessory

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£292.93 ~~£418.47~~

Miinto

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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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Gazettes * The Piqués Yellow

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£89.00

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New Balance

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

Delivery: free

£60.00

New Balance

-9%

Pinko

Cargo Shorts with Multiple Pockets Beige

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£286.18 ~~£315.87~~

Miinto

-20%

Sofie D'Hoore

Strap Dress with Pockets Beige

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£440.00 ~~£550.00~~

Labels

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

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3. Bold & Bright

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Fat Face

FatFace Cassie Pink Shorts

Delivery: £4.95

£49.50

FatFace

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

-30%

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New Balance

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

Delivery: £4.50

£28.00 ~~£40.00~~

New Balance

MR MARVIS

Flamingos * The Originals Pink

Delivery: free

£79.00

MR MARVIS

-30%

New Balance

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

Delivery: £4.50

£31.50 ~~£45.00~~

New Balance

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MR MARVIS

Milkshakes * The Piqués Pink

Delivery: free

£89.00

MR MARVIS

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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

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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

-30%

Thom Krom

W ST 431 Black

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£90.00 ~~£129.00~~

Labels

Mountain Warehouse

Spray Womens Waterproof Over Trousers - IsoDry, Mesh Lined, Taped Seams, Rain Pants - Autumn, Winter, Travel, Festival, Cycling Black (Short) Womens S

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£34.99

Amazon

New Balance

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

Delivery: £4.50

£40.00

New Balance

Champion

Womens Capri Pants, Lightweight Lounge Cropped Pants, Jersey Knit Capri for Women, 18, Black, XL

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£25.56

Amazon

New Balance

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

Delivery: £4.50

£45.00

New Balance

Generic

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

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£4.99

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New Balance

Womens AC Fitted Short 5 in Black Poly Knit, size Medium

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£45.00

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5. Summer breeze

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