Trust us: your look isn’t complete without these summer staples. Shop the best denim shorts from Arket, COS, Calvin Klein and Citizens of Humanity …

A pair of chalk shorts is endlessly chic for summer. We love the mid-calf cut of this pair by Calvin Klein. Chalk 90s denim shorts, €89.90; www.calvinklein.ie.

At the investment end of the scale, Citizen of Humanity’s drawstring shorts exude surfer cool. Blue Bryinn denim shorts, Citizens of Humanity, €339, at Brown Thomas.

When it comes to black shorts, team them with a white, smock-detail cotton top for a current look. Black denim shorts, €59; www.arket.com.

The cuffed denim trend doesn’t just apply to jeans – try these turn-up shorts to get in on the look. Blue Heath denim shorts, €180; eu.aninebing.com.

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