Perhaps the most useful summer purchase you can make, these cotton boxer shorts from Mango, Arket, NA-KD and Mango are ultra-versatile …

Tap into the current penchant for nightwear as daywear with these lace-trim shorts. White cotton elastic shorts with lace trim, €27.65; www.na-kd.com.

At the investment end of the scale, With Nothing Underneath’s seersucker boxer shorts are luxurious to the touch. Blue striped boxer shorts, €95; www.withnothingunderneath.com.

Think pink with these long-line cotton shorts from Arket. Pink striped cotton shorts, €24.50; www.arket.com.

Meanwhile, Mango’s seersucker striped shorts fit the bill for the classic striped boxer. Charcoal seersucker elasticated shorts, €29.99, at Mango.

Go for a neutral shade such as cream or ecru, it’ll go with everything. Ecru striped shorts, €29.99; www.zarahome.com.
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