5 Ways French It Girls Will Wear Shorts in Summer 2026

If you live in the UK, you’ll be all too familiar with the temperatures above 30°C we’ve been experiencing recently. And between the light bank holidays and going to work in a very sweaty state, I soon came to a realization; I have too many jeans and long pants, and not nearly enough shorts. But after scouring the runways to find the shorts trend that will dominate summer 2026, and later investing in a few pairs of my own, I was still in a dilemma: How should I style them?

And with increasing my summer outfit rotation as a top priority this month, there was only one place to look for inspiration. Of course, French fashion girls, and after a quick scroll about me instagram feedMy Saved folder quickly filled up with countless shorts outfits that feel as fresh as they are timeless. But to make things easier for you, I’ve decided to limit my edit to the five best shorts outfits that I’ll be copying from now until the beginning of autumn. And in true Gallic-girl fashion, each dress remains classic, extremely versatile, and expensive-looking.

Keep scrolling to see how French IT girls are styling their shorts for summer 2026. Then see how to shop the look for yourself.

1. Casual Shirt + Bermuda Shorts + Mules

Style Notes: One cooler (no joke!) option of the myriad of tailored Trouser styles that I turn to during the cooler months, Bermuda shorts can easily be dressed up or down. For the office, I’d take notes from the above outfit and pair it with a smart button-up and sleek mules.

2. T-shirt + denim shorts + flip-flops

Style Notes: The best thing about denim shorts? These can be styled with everything from jeans to jeans. For those more formal days, a timeless white tee and playful jelly flip-flops are a simple but fail-proof combo. Then, complete the look with a large raffia tote, a bag style that French girls know very well.

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Style Notes: Blouse season is here! And to stop my beautiful fairness To keep the blouse from feeling too boring or the same, I’ll turn to shorts and heels in playful pops of color, and keep the rest of my outfit tonal so it doesn’t look too out of place for a minimalist like me.

5. Lightweight Knit + Satin Shorts + Strappy Sandals

Style Notes: Once considered dull or even disgusting, Lace-trim is now one of the details of summer 2026. It’s versatile, classic and most importantly, it looks (and feels!) cool throughout the warm season. On those slightly cooler summer days, I’ll style it with a knitted henley top and strappy flat sandals.