Lace-Trimmed Shorts of Varying Lengths Are Proving to Be Hot Commodities This Summer

Shorts are to summer what jeans are to fall. A necessity. While we’ve endured a barrage of hot pants masquerading as shorts as part of the no-pants trend, things are beginning to take a much-needed turn. Boxer shorts have made themselves known this season as appropriate outerwear and an offshoot of that burgeoning craze is now taking the lead. Lace-trim shorts have reached in-demand status.

DÔEN’s pair helped popularize the silhouette with its lacy hem, which is why you can’t find them anywhere. Don’t despair because there are plenty of other sartorially-minded options. Some are marketed as pajamas or lingerie (see the aforementioned boxer shorts), but those in the know are sporting them outside the bedroom.

If you find shorter shorts a tad intimating, there are longer versions on the market. Which is important since those lacy accents provide an extra peekaboo moment. The semi-sheer section of Burberry’s striped boxers is situated far enough down the leg to make anyone feel comfortable. Despite H&M’s proclamation that its shorts are “ultra high,” the set goes the distance in the other direction, keeping things relatively modest. While Vitamin A’s Flora Short holds the distinction of being the longest pair on this best of list.

Introduce a few outfit-defining lace-trim shorts into your warm-weather wardrobe by shopping our favorites below.