These £35 Influencer-Approved Shorts Are a Summer Staple
Last year, Lucy Williams posted a photo of herself on Instagram wearing Arket's of-the-moment elastic-waist shorts. After seeing the image, I immediately clicked over to the brand's website, desperate to get a pair of my own, knowing full well they'd become a hero summer item I'd wear all season long. To my disappointment, the staple had already sold out in several colours.
Thankfully, Arket knows a thing or two about keeping its customers happy, as this year, the label has restocked the popular item in black, light beige and striped blue. Aida of Basics Touch and Rachael of Bubbly Aquarius have already worn them, proving the shorts are indeed a hot commodity among influencers.
Though they are certainly an expensive-looking staple, the shorts retail for a very affordable £35, and given their versatility, I have already thought of about 35 ways I'd like to wear them—for starters, with a matching linen shirt, a racer tank and my Superga sneakers like Lucy Williams's outfit. So whether you're at home, at your local park or even venturing to the beach this summer, a pair of elastic-waist linen shorts is the wear-anywhere staple that will see you through almost all occasions.
Keep scrolling to see how influencers are wearing Arket’s linen shorts, and then shop the staple below.
How Influencers Are Styling Arket's Linen Shorts
Proof that a racer vest and linen shirt will go a long way this summer.
Keep layers light for the perfect heatwave outfit.
A chic way to channel monochromatic colours.
They look great with short-sleeve shirts.
They also loan themselves well to styling with oversized tops and sweatshirts.
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There will be no gaping at the back with this elasticated waist.
I’d wear this pair with a blue-striped shirt and tan accessories.
I really rate M&S linen, and these shorts will come in handy this summer.
For a more formal look, try pairing your linen shorts with a blazer.
If you subscribe to the athleisure aesthetic, these are these linen shorts for you.
Look for details like mother-of-pearl buttons to elevate your linen shorts.
Next up: I Just Tried M&S's Linen Collection, and Everything Looks So Chic and Expensive
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
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