From the casual outdoors to the office, to the dance floor mix, shorts this season are a perfect play between dressing up and dressing down, having the ability to be worn for almost any occasion, and an instant transformation.

Shorts are this summer’s answer to the not so flattering mini skirt – Thank Goodness! Forget Daisy Dukes and stay chic with dress shorts, with a great variety of ready to wear, sophisticated cuts down to a variety of different colours, patterns and fabric weights exclusively available to Mode.

Street Style  these cutoffs work as every day attire and also a perfect style to wear into the evening! Sit them high waisted with a chic striped shirt tucked or oversized tee with a pair of your favourite flats for an everyday look. Oneoneseven shorts, $99.95NZD.

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Causal – the palm beach print is such a stand they are the perfect summer staple—just toss them on with a well-worn tee and a pair of Havianas and you’re ready for (almost) anything. Oneill La Bumba shorts, $79.95NZD.

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Ladylike for an effortlessly chic style, team shorts with a loose fitting lace or sheer cami with platform wedges and a zebra printed clutch to top it all off to rock an edgier look. Neuw Girls shorts, $119.90NZD. 

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