At long last, we’ve made it. Shorts weather is finally here – unless you’re a postman or a certified hardcase, in which case it never truly left. The recent heat has rolled in so suddenly that we’ve barely had time to prepare, let alone dress for it. And if you’re anything like us, your summer wardrobe currently consists of a couple of shrunken tees and a pair of shorts that haven’t seen a wash since last August.
It’s only going to get hotter over the next few months – even if the British weather does its best to argue otherwise. Which means there’s no better time than now to start lining up the summer essentials. Chief among them: shorts.
The beauty of the shorts game is the sheer range. Cargo. Bermuda. Three-quarter lengths. Rugby. Board. Football. Each one brings something slightly different to the table, and each one deserves a place in your rotation now the sun’s decided to show its smug little face.
To help things along, here are seven of our favourite pairs currently available at SEVENSTORE.
Hiking Patrol Edge LT Softshell Technical Short
Naturally, Hiking Patrol has created a pair of shorts that delivers everything you need – and absolutely nothing you don’t. Cut in a wide fit that falls just below the knee, they’re finished with a healthy scattering of zipped pockets. Ideal for stretching out in the sun, knocking a ball about in the park, or just ruining a pickpocket’s afternoon.
Stone Island Nylon Bermuda Short
Sometimes, just sometimes shorts should be the loudest part of your outfit, and these Stone Island Bermudas are guaranteed to be just that. The crinkled green finish looks like it’s wandered straight out of a scene from The Business, while that ever-present compass badge keeps things (and everyone around you) firmly in check.
Noah may not have set out to design the ultimate picnic shorts – but they’ve managed it anyway. The tartan pattern practically guarantees you’ll blend seamlessly into the blanket. Beyond the checks, the cut nods to ’90s volleyball gear, and there’s also a slightly unusual pocket placed dead-centre on the rear – a small detail that somehow makes them even better.
These YMC Salba Shorts look like they’ve stepped straight out of your Spice Girls -obsessed aunt’s wardrobe circa 2005 – and that’s exactly why we’re into them. Wide, lightweight, seriously breathable, and unquestionably comfy. Proper chillers.
Come on, you know what these are. Gramicci’s G-Shorts – the ones that kicked the whole thing off. A true classic, trail-tested and street-approved. There’s not much we can say about these that hasn’t already been said, so we’ll keep it to three words: seriously good shorts.
These shorts should come with a trigger warning for recovering pocket addicts. Seriously, look at them – we’re counting five different pockets, and that’s only from the first photo. Imagine all the receipts, lip balm, loose change, lighters and other vital bits you could stash in these bad boys.
Patagonia Outdoor 6-Inch Everyday Shorts
If you’re after a pair of shorts – as the name boldly suggests – that you can wear every single day, then look no further than Patagonia’s Everyday Shorts. Perfect length, highly wearable colour, and a genuinely sensible amount of pockets. If we had to choose one pair to live in for the rest of our lives, it’d probably be these.
