Everybody's Wearing: Short Shorts
Rex FeaturesAfter a series of sizzling summer catwalk collections featuring panty-skimming shorts - Matthew Williamson, Balmain and Alexander Wang - the A-list have developed a dare for tiny hotpants. Invest in a few pairs of shorts for summer - and remember, the smaller, the sassier, the better.
By Philippa Morgan.
High-waisted shorts are notoriously difficult to pull off, but Rosario Dawson passes the fashion test thanks to her biscuit beige, nude accessories.
PA PhotosGwen Stefani plays fashion peek-a-boo with high-waisted shorts and a sassy see-through top. Note how the fashionista maintains modesty with high denier black tights - well, a girl has to save grace!
Love the look? Try these...
Animal Print Shorts, £28 at <a href=http://www.missselfridge.co.uk target=_new>www.missselfridge.co.uk</a>
WennAlways at the cutting edge of the hottest trends, Whitney Port opted for a cheeky pair of geometric hotpants at the Coachella Festival in April 2010. Complete with a neo-hippy tee and trainers, the star gives us all a masterclass in casual cool dressing. Confidence is mandatory.
Love the look? Try these...
Flora Shorts, £110 at <a href=http://www.reiss.co.uk target=_new>www.reiss.co.uk</a>
Or, go for...
Floral Shorts, £32 at <a href=http://www.topshop.com target=_new>www.topshop.com</a>
Rex FeaturesTeaming easy-going accessories with slouchy shorts, Reese Witherspoon shows off her curves and keeps her off-duty look laid-back. Go for a relaxed fit, if you want to keep the look chilled out.
Love the look? Try these...
Slouchy Cream Shorts, £40 at <a href=http://www.warehouse.co.uk target=_new>www.warehouse.co.uk</a>
WennIt would be out of character for Lindsay Lohan NOT to wear some underpant-skimming apparel! At the Coachella Festival, the star made no apologies over this high thigh-grazing shorts and crop top combo. Note: Attitude is key to pulling off this look.
WennWorking her denim shorts with classic Breton stripes and a slick of red lippy, Mischa Barton goes back to wardrobe basics and reminds us all how simple is often best.
WennAdmiration is due for Agyness Deyn who sports the shortest of all the shorts in Celebsville! The model ensured jaws dropped and rocked a brave shaved hair 'do to complete her 90s grungy outfit at the Coachella Festival 2010.
Rex FeaturesShowing off her perfect pins, Ashley Olsen completed her so-hot-right-now shredded denim shorts with a mannish shirt - for a touch of androgynous chic - and a cute pooch. So LA!
Love the look? Try these...
Denim Hotpants, £30 at <a href=http://www.topshop.com target=_new>www.topshop.com</a>
WennShort shorts needn't be black or denim - reach for highlighter hues like Nicky Hilton. Play matchy matchy and colour co-ordinate your beach vest with your shorts for head-to-toe chic.
Love the look? Try these...
Bright Orange Shorts, £19.99 at <a href=http://www.hm.com target=_new>www.hm.com</a>
PA PhotosAmanda Seyfried had a sophisiticated take on the hot hotpants trend at the Tribeca Film Festival. Leaving her contemporaries in denim cut-offs, the star went for a tailored pair and a fitted jacket to lend a evening finish to her look.
Rex FeaturesThe ultimate zero-effort red carpet combination? Tough heels, plus a flirty silk cami and cute evening shorts. Rachel Bilson, our favourite style crush, gets it right, again.
Love the look? Try these...
Black Evening Shorts, £15 at <a href=http://www.dorothyperkins.co.uk target=_new>www.dorothyperkins.co.uk</a>
