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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Alo | Victory Running Short in Brownstone, Size: Medium

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| Victory Running Short in Brownstone, Size: Medium

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$78.00

Alo Yoga

-18%

White Sand

White Sand Red

Delivery: $45.00

$244.00 ~~$297.00~~

Balardi

Alo | High-Waist Dreamscape Trouser (Short) in Brownstone, Size: Medium

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| High-Waist Dreamscape Trouser (Short) in Brownstone, Size: Medium Red

Delivery: free

$148.00

Alo Yoga

Kaos

Shorts Shellac Red

Delivery: $45.00

$246.00

Balardi

-33%

Tagliatore

B-Elle Bermuda E Short Rosso-Donna Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$201.00 ~~$300.00~~

Wanan Luxury

Stella McCartney

Stella Mc Cartney Two Tone Denim Shorts Red

Delivery: $45.00

$427.00

Balardi

-42%

Giancarlo Abbigliamento

Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Red

Delivery: $9.95

$99.00 ~~$170.00~~

Yoox

-33%

Tagliatore

B Elle Shorts Red

Delivery: $45.00

$331.00 ~~$492.00~~

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2. California dreaming

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Alo

| Victory Running Short in Brownstone, Size: Medium

Delivery: free

$78.00

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-30%

Haikure

Cotton Ribbed Trousers Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$377.00 ~~$535.00~~

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Alo

| 7 Crinkle Nylon Excursion Cargo Short in Espresso Brown, Size: Large

Delivery: free

$98.00

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-10%

adidas

Adidas By Stella Mccartney Army Polyester Blend Trousers Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$297.00 ~~$329.00~~

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Alo

| Airbrush High-Waist Race Pace Capri Pants in Green Olive/Black, Size: Medium

Delivery: free

$128.00

Alo Yoga

-14%

Nude

Leather Effect Bermuda Shorts Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$359.00 ~~$419.00~~

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Alo | 7 Repetition Short in Titanium Grey, Size: 2XL

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| 7 Repetition Short in Titanium Grey, Size: 2XL Brown

Delivery: free

$68.00

Alo Yoga

-41%

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Federica Tosi

Classic Khaki Shorts Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$317.00 ~~$541.00~~

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3. Bold & Bright

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-44%

Alberto Biani

Floral Print Jacquard Trousers Red

Delivery: $45.00

$552.00 ~~$993.00~~

Balardi

-40%

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Mason's

Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Green

Delivery: $9.95

$125.00 ~~$208.00~~

Yoox

-55%

Cormio

Robin Fitted Denim Shorts Black

Delivery: $22.00

$186.00 ~~$413.00~~

Slam Jam

-66%

Sabina Musáyev

Pants Green

Delivery: $9.95

$132.00 ~~$385.00~~

Yoox

-9%

Etro

Bermuda Shorts With Floral Print-Uomo

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$594.00 ~~$650.00~~

Wanan Luxury

-67%

Nenè

Pants Blue

Delivery: $9.95

$78.00 ~~$236.00~~

Yoox

-54%

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Alysi

Pants Beige

Delivery: $9.95

$148.00 ~~$322.00~~

Yoox

-71%

Shaft

Pants Brown

Delivery: $9.95

$135.00 ~~$467.00~~

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4. Smart casual

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| Socialite Shacket Jacket in Black, Size: Medium

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$198.00

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-47%

Elisabetta Franchi

Double Crepe Jacket With Zip Details Black

Delivery: $45.00

$718.00 ~~$1,362.00~~

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Alo | Airbrush Real Onesie Tank Top in Black, Size: Small

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| Airbrush Real Onesie Tank Top in Black, Size: Small

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$118.00

Alo Yoga

-29%

Sportmax

Sportmax Abate Coat Black

Delivery: $45.00

$871.00 ~~$1,232.00~~

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Alo

Alolux High-Waist Me Time Short in Black, Size: Small

Delivery: free

$64.00

Alo Yoga

-30%

Aspesi

Single Breasted Wool Coat Black

Delivery: $45.00

$837.00 ~~$1,199.00~~

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Alo

| 7 High-Waist Biker Short in Black, Size: Medium

Delivery: free

$78.00

Alo Yoga

Nike

Shorts Black

Delivery: $45.00

$151.00

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5. Summer breeze

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