The best summer fashion trends

Why it works It’s now okay for guys to wear shorter shorts…as long as they’re not too short. Seven inches is just high enough to show off the results of all those squats at the gym.

Three to try
Club Monaco 7" Maddox shorts, $69.50, at Club Monaco; visit clubmonaco.com
Bonobos washed chino shorts, $68, at Bonobos Guideshop; visit bonobos.com/guideshop) (pictured)
Topman stone chino shorts, $45, at Topman; visit topman.com)

Why it works Sometimes ugly things can actually look good (see: pugs). And this season’s sandals fall into that category: Birkenstocks and athletic sandals are back, whether you like it or not. 

Three to try
Topshop Fang chunky sandals, $80, at Topshop; visit topshop.com) (pictured)
Birkenstock black Birko-Flor sandals, $90, at birkenstockusa.com 
Opening Ceremony x Teva Universal Hurricane sandals, $90, at Opening Ceremony; visit openingceremony.us)

Why it works Twists add an interesting design detail on a range of silhouettes. Translation: Anyone can wear this trend!

Three to try
Zara knot skirt, $30, at Zara; visit zara.com
H&M short ruffled top, $35, at H&M; visit hm.com (pictured)
MSGM knot-front dress, $292, at farfetch.com