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Scared of shorts? Here are 53 perfect pairs for every occasion

Are boxers the new beach dress? Are bermudas really back? And is wearing shorts to the office ever OK? Here’s how to prepare yourself for the great unveiling

James Hawkes, head of menswear design at John Lewis, even makes a case for the long, dark denim short “with a single or double pleat”, which can be dressed up for semi-formal occasions “with a button-down shirt”. If you’re on holiday, flip-flops or sliders are acceptable on the beach, but try a chunky sandal elsewhere (men: you can’t go wrong with a Birkenstock, while women: Veja’s new Etna style is chic, fun and made from traceable materials). Vogue’s Nnadi is a fan: “I like the idea of an oversized skater-style short or jort that’s to the knee, worn with a shrunken cardigan or a classic Chanel jacket and low-heeled slingbacks or ballet flats.”

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