Stylist Laura Jordan's guide to summer shorts — and four of her top picks

Finding the perfect pair of shorts can feel as challenging and demoralising as swimsuit shopping. Stylist Laura Jordan shares the fool-proof tips she follows to find a pair you'll wear on repeat

Laura Jordan personal stylist looking at shorts in Marks & Spencers. Picture: Moya Nolan

There are two words ready to strike fear into a woman once the sun shines or a holiday is booked. One is ‘bikini’ and the other is ‘shorts.’ 

Bikinis can be substituted, dare I say upgraded, for chic swimsuits but there is less of a viable replacement for shorts.