Bored of throwing on the same denim cutoffs every summer? Us too. Although they’re a classic warm weather go-to, we think it’s time to think more creatively about what to wear on your lower half when temperature start to climb. Whether you’re looking for something chic to wear to the office, something fun and flirty for a party, or something easy to pack for weekends at the beach, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite skirts and shorts that will keep you looking crisp and feeling cool, no matter how hot it gets. We even included a few pairs of denim shorts—but these are really good ones, we promise! Think sophisticated proportions and unexpected washes. Scroll through for all of our picks and consider your wardrobe upgraded.
Tailored Skirts
Lace-Trimmed Pinstriped Wool Midi Skirt
Balenciaga
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 3 balenciaga](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/403eb22f/balenciaga.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Satin-Trimmed Wool Skirt
Saint Laurent
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 4 saint laurent](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/0a16a406/saint-laurent.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Broderie Anglaise Skirt
Bottega Veneta
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 5 bottega veneta](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/3e7d21c5/bottega-veneta.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Smith Crepe Midi Skirt
Staud
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 6 staud](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/5a326b37/staud.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Metallic Cotton-Blend Jacquard Midi Skirt
Dries Van Noten
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 7 dries](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/50276476/dries.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Patent Leather-Trimmed Mohair and Wool-Blend Midi Skirt
Gucci
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 8 gucci](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/d222c911/gucci.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Denim Skirts
Denim Midi Skirt
Alaïa
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 9 alaia](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/5a4f973b/alaia.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Flared Denim Maxi Skirt
Burberry
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 10 burberry](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/03eb95bc/burberry.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Mini Skirt in Dark Union Wash Denim
Celine
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 11 celine](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/d7016be3/celine.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Mini Skirt in Selvedge Denim
Prada
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 12 prada](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/19034e6e/prada.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Evergreen Denim Midi Skirt
Y/Project
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 13 project](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/38c339dc/project.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Rinsed Denim Maxi Skirt
Ganni
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 14 ganni](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/bc8547e6/ganni.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Bubble Skirts
Bubbly Poplin Skirt
Aritzia
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 15 aritzia](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/6a43bc86/aritzia.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Balu Cotton Bubble Maxi Skirt
Siedrés
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 16 siedres](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/2d21e424/siedres.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Belle Pleated Tiered Cotton Midi Skirt
Sea
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 17 sea](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/62b18117/sea.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Technical Nylon Skirt
Proenza Schouler
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 18 proenza schouler](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/087375e8/proenza-schouler.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Balloon Skirt
Belle
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 19 belle](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/6c6ca47d/belle.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Ruched Silk Mini Skirt
Tory Burch
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 20 tory burch](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/dea86597/tory-burch.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Slip Skirts
Hobble Skirt in Silk Georgette
Celine
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 21 celine](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/6e9adacf/celine.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Gwyneth Slip Skirt
J.Crew
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 22 jcrew](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/560355b9/jcrew.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Silk Chiffon Midi Skirt
Miu Miu
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 23 miu miu](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/f9522d44/miu-miu.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Printed Polka-Dot Stretch-Silk Midi Skirt
Dolce & Gabbana
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 24 dolce gabbana](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/5fec72a1/dolce-gabbana.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Lace Trim Silk Skirt
Saint Laurent
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 25 saint laurent](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/e1626b1a/saint-laurent.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Satin Crepe and Lace Midi-Skirt
Prada
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 26 prada](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/96ff0ff5/prada.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Mini Skirts & Shorts
Meelar Paneled Woven Mini Skirt
Khaite
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 27 khaite](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/f486a18b/khaite.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Wool-Blend Mini Skirt
Shushu/Tong
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 28 shushu](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/03e0ef41/shushu.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Holly Skirt in Butter
Sandy Liang
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 29 sandy liang](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/8f649efa/sandy-liang.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Chino Shorts
Miu Miu
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 30 miu miu](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/8ddb979e/miu-miu.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Riveted Tailor Shorts
Dion Lee
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 31 dior](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/3f59415f/dior.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Wool Shorts
Gucci
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 32 gucci](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/a3c3e59e/gucci.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Office Friendly Shorts
Striped Wool Shorts
Bottega Veneta
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 33 bottega](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/5af008d6/bottega.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Pleated Cotton-Twill Shorts
Carven
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 34 carven](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/8700aeb2/carven.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Gabardine Shorts
Prada
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 35 prada](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/856b2547/prada.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Exclusive Hana High-Rise Woven Shorts
The Frankie Shop
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 36 the frankie shop](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/a292ba2e/the-frankie-shop.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Wool-Twill Shorts
Wardrobe.Nyc
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 37 wardrobe nyc](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/762bf758/wardrobe-nyc.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Pleated Organic Cotton-Twill Shorts
Toteme
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 38 toteme](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/7c224abe/toteme.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Denim Shorts
Nolan Denim Shorts
Agolde
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 39 agolde](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/ee238b44/agolde.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Horsebit Denim Shorts
Gucci
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 40 gucci](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/5370fdb4/gucci.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Denim Shorts
Prada
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 41 prada](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/983d5fc3/prada.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Buckle-Detail Cropped Jeans
Coperni
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 42 coperni](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/c9b007fe/coperni.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Twisted Cotton Bermuda Shorts
JW Anderson
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 43 jw anderson](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/f3de8884/jw-anderson.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Frayed Distressed Denim Shorts
Acne Studios
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 44 acne studios](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/74e8f10a/acne-studios.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Lounge Shorts
Giada Bow Shorts in Burgundy
Fidan Novruzova
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 45 fidan](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/7e020aa7/fidan.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
April Plissé Shorts
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 46 pleats please](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/5fa62681/pleats-please.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Triomphe Mini Shorts in Cotton and Cashmere
Celine
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 47 celine](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/9d749894/celine.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Loose Short
Skims
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 48 skims](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/80704837/skims.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Monogram Silk Satin Pajama Shorts
Toteme
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 49 toteme](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/840f54f6/toteme.jpg?w=500&fit=max)
Stanton Shorts in Cotton
The Row
![The Best Skirts and Shorts for a Stylish Summer 50 the row](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2024/7/23/cea40893/the-row.jpg?w=500&fit=max)