It’s that time of year when it takes every ounce of self control not to strip down to next-to-nothing in the streets. The neighborhood construction workers might enjoy the show, but don’t let the heat go to your head! Keep your cool and show off your gorgeous gams in these barely there short shorts that may just make you too hot to handle.


Back to Basics
Every girl needs that perfect pair of casual jeans shorts. The dark wash on Joe’s Jeans Outlined Pocket Shorts (1) ($149) adds an extra dash of sophistication for good measure.

Air Out
You can breathe easy in Mike & Chris' breezy but chic Vaughn Twill Shorts (2) ($180). Pair them with heels for this summer’s night-on-the-town uniform.

Blinded by the Light
It’s about time you retired the neutral colors in your wardrobe for the summer. Put on the color of the moment with J. Crew’s soft fuchsia chinos (3) ($29.50).

Va Va Voom
Talk about hot pants! These vintage cotton and silk shorts (4) (£35) from Kate Moss for Topshop might be all the bling that you need.

Back it Up
For a different spin on classic denim, slip into Raven Denim’s Tori Short (5) ($197). Leather trim and leather button detail jazz these babies up.

Hello, Sailor!
Yo ho ho there! You can walk a mile (or the plank) in Charlotte Ronson’s adorable, high- waisted sailor shorts (6) ($154).

~Courtney Stoutamire