THEalternative to summer denim shorts that the most elegant women like? Candid, tailoring, high-waisted, which seem to have come from an old postcard: the white shorts to have now. A micro trend in the macro trend of the season, which sees total white short models, in cotton or linen, rising to the top of wishlists.
Spotted on the catwalk at the Spring Summer 2026 fashion shows, protagonists of the chicest street style outfits: Stylish white shorts are the key piece of the season. And to underline all their natural charm, just follow some simple and effective styling tricks, on holiday or in the city.
From the metropolis to the beach, in striped and Friulian shirts
Striped shirt, white shorts and Friulian shorts: the ideal outfit idea to copy in summer 2026, which adapts perfectly to the sultry city climate as well as to the shoreline. With that Old Money touch which makes everything immediately more sophisticated.
Elegant white shorts and matching blazer
In suit with the blazer. The tailoring outfit to match the elegant white shorts to copy even in the office: just focus on refined flat shoes or a pair of soaring mules, strictly in total white.
The white shorts match the tailored jacket: the total white shorts set. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)
Neutral colored outfit
White summer shorts in their most traditional version are the solid starting point with which to create an outfit in neutral tones simple, but not trivial. The look idea to copy, with the long beige trench coat, the combined t-shirt and the high-necked brown ballet flats.
With the white t-shirt, beige trench coat and brown ballet flats, the look focuses on a clever play of neutrals. (Getty Images)
White shorts, navy blazer and loafers
Riviera air. The white version of shorts, very light, in linen or cotton, travel in pairs this summer with the navy blue blazer. To complete the outfit in the city, some masculine brown loafers; on holiday, a pair of leather slippers is enough.
Navy jacket, light white shorts and brown loafers, the outfit to copy. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Ready to set sail: barn jackets and boat shoes
You don’t need to own a boat to be won over by its nautical charm of the season. The barn jacket, with its boat chic spirit, meets classic boat shoes and loose white shorts.
With the barn jacket and boat shoes, ready to set sail with white shorts in a casual chic version.(Photo by Moritz Scholz/Getty Images)
A timeless look, refined but with a casual spiritalso thanks to the mix of light colors which always denote a certain elegance.
The triad thus composed lends itself to setting sail with gusto from the city center, whatever the destination. Thanks to the elegant white shorts, captain of style.