Designed for both leisurely strolls or active adventures, walking shorts are the perfect combination of fashion and functionality. When they’re well-tailored and crafted with quality materials, they can take on an even more elevated role in your wardrobe.

With summer in full swing, I’m opting to step out of the box and add a few short-centric outfits into rotation. I particularly love the dark indigo wash of this pair. Combining them with a feminine top and heeled sandals is the easiest way to dress up your overall look. The finish? A few of my favorite accessories like a sun-shading straw hat, bold designer belt, and a small yet mighty leather bag. 

I’m ready for a stylish summer walkabout. How about you?

Shorts: (J Crew, on sale) Other current faves here (drapey tencel), here (Spanx core-shaping!) and here (10 colors, all $35 and under) — all on sale.

Tee: (Gap, sold out) Also like this and this.

Hat: (Zara) Other serious statement options here and here.

Belt: (Gucci) More affordable here (reversible) and here (under $50!).

Bag: (A.L.C, sold out) Liking this, this and this.

Sandals: (Ferragamo, sold out) Elevated options here, here and here (under $100).

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Photography by Kristin Moore-Gantz @artdirectthis.