Pulling this look together are the slip and welt pockets. If handwashing isn’t your thing, then send these out to be dry cleaned. 

4. UNIQLO Chino Shorts

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With 10 colorways to choose from and at a $30 price point, I might just order all of these. Recently updated for the season with a slightly more relaxed and casual silhouette, these summer shorts are made with a 100% cotton twill that’s dense and soft to the touch.

Machine wash cold and with like colors (as I’m sure your mother taught you)  and these trendy shorts are sure to take you through this year’s hottest months.

5. Faherty Essential Shorts

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Based on the brand’s best-selling Stretch Terry 5-Pocket Pants, this cotton linen blend is soft, stretchy, and breathable, making them perfect to wear on these hot, summer days. Although made with comfort in mind, the style is also meant to be dressed up if need be.

Features include a 7 ½” inseam, relaxed fit, straight leg, an elastic drawcord waistband, two front slash pockets, back welt pockets with a button closure, and an interior loop for hanging. Considered part tailored and part lounge, this machine washable short, available in six subtle colors, is sure to be your go-to essential for years to come.

6. Orlebar Brown Dane Cotton-Blend Twill Shorts

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Known for his tailoring, these blue cotton-blend twill shorts by Orlebar Brown are classic and timeless. Their above-the-knee length looks good on just about everyone and silver side tabs on the waist adjust to your growing and shrinking waistline (let’s face it, we all yo-yo from time to time).

Slip side pockets, a buttoned back slip pocket, and a button and zip front round out the rest of the features of this versatile short, making it perfect for the backyard, a day on the boat, or going to your friendly neighborhood farmer’s market.