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OUTFIT IDEAS WITH SHORTS

Love your shorts, but not sure what to wear them with? Give the white T-shirt a break and take inspiration from our stylish customers and M&S Insiders

Get dressed up in linen shorts

If you instinctively reach for a dress or skirt when getting ready for a night out, it’s time to mix things up. Invest in a good pair of tailored linen shorts: smart enough to make you look put together, but comfy and breathable, too.

Content creator Erica Davies (@40butfarfromfabulous) has opted for the hottest shorts style of 2024: bermuda shorts. Her linen-blend high-waisted pair look great with our one-shoulder blouse, which flew off the shelves earlier this year (luckily, we have a similar style available here). A simple, stylish belt at the waist lets both pieces stand out, as well as creating a flattering silhouette. Finish the look with strappy heeled sandals and some statement jewellery, and you’ve got a new go-to outfit formula for summer parties and holiday date nights.

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Black one-shoulder top. Shop now
One-shoulder tops are big this summer
£19.50
White linen-blend bermuda shorts. Shop now
Available in white or purple
£29.50
Black leather belt. Shop now
Define your waist with a leather belt
£15
Black strappy heeled sandals. Shop now
The ultimate goes-with-everything shoe
£45

Bring back boho in embroidered shorts

While we’ll always love our classic denim shorts, we’re ready to mix things up. M&S Insider Samantha (@marksandspencer_samantha) has shown us how to style not one, but two beautiful pairs of embroidered Per Una shorts, creating a set of relaxed boho looks – ideal for festivals, city breaks or casual brunches with friends.

Tap into the prairie trend with our high-waisted broderie shorts, or pair the blue and white shorts with the matching gilet (last few sizes available!). We love how Samantha has styled both pairs with a mix of other Per Una pieces, from a floaty blouse with delicate lace detailing to an ultra-cool leather biker jacket.

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Per Una embroidered shorts. Shop now
With an elasticated waist for comfort
£35
Per Una ecru lace detail blouse. Shop now
Finished with romantic lace
£45
Per Una black leather biker jacket. Shop now
Toughen up your look with this jacket
£249
White Per Una broderie shorts. Shop now
We’re all about broderie right now
£35

Words: Rebecca Hastings

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