Words by Heather Gwyther

It’s an unfortunate fact that all the best things in life tend to be short-lived – holidays and (if you live some distance from the equator) warm weather in particular. These two things are so short-lived, in fact, that they even come with a complementary short-lived wardrobe. And, within this short-lived wardrobe, nothing is as short-lived as, well, shorts.

Shorts are here for a good time not a long time, it’s true. But, if anything, that only makes us appreciate them more. From white shorts that will leave you looking completely angelic to shorts that are patterned to perfection, we’ve gathered the very best here. Wear a pair before it’s too late.