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The 21 Best Silk Shorts of Summer 2025, Period

Bermuda shorts, bloomers, and cutoffs, begone—fashion people only care about silk shorts this summer. Suddenly, all the chic women I know are wearing these pretty and dainty styles that not only look way comfier than denim cutoffs but are also far chicer. My fashion friends in Paris, New York, and London are already all over them, and I plan to follow their lead. While the viral Dôen Iona Shorts keep selling out before I can get my hands on them, I found a more wallet-friendly alternative from Intimissimi that I picked up on a particularly sweltering day in Paris when I just couldn’t be bothered with a waistband but wanted to look chic.

They’re as pretty as they are comfortable, so it’s no wonder why fashion people everywhere are wearing silk tap shorts this season. Many of the popular pairs come with a trendy lace-trimmed edge, but whether they’re lace trimmed or not, a touch of silk is just what your summer wardrobe is craving. Style a pair casually with an oversize tee for the weekend or dress it up with a silk tank. Here, see the chicest ways to wear the pretty trend and shop it.

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Jamie Ridge wearing Doen silk shorts.

Every time I open up Instagram, I see someone else vacationing in Greece, Spain, or Italy wearing the Dôen Iona Shorts.

Woman wearing the silk shorts trend.

Inspired by lingerie, silk shorts are the ideal staple for slow weekend mornings spent doing a leisurely skincare routine followed by a coffee run and brunch.

Laura Vidrequin wearing Doen lace silk shorts.

They pair well with another hot-ticket item for summer 2025—jelly flats.

Jordan Goldberg wearing silk shorts.

Pairing the shorts with something more polished like a button-down shirt is a genius styling move.

Woman wearing the silk shorts trend.

While I hate to even think about the transition into cooler weather, this look is proof that silk shorts have a longer shelf life than you might think. Just add loafers and a leather jacket.