Instead Of Linen Or Denim Shorts, Fashion People Are Opting For This Trendier Alternative

When it comes to summer dressing, denim shorts aren't always ideal. Denim isn't the most breathable fabric, per se, and it's certainly not the easiest to get into either, especially when any type of perspiration is involved. Up until a few years ago, denim shorts were practically the only shorts we spoke of in relation to summer, but not anymore. We're happy to announce that casual shorts have made a return, more specifically: boxer shorts. Yes, the male undergarment – no, we're not joking.

Last year, Uniqlo's iteration of a boxer short went viral on TikTok for being the go-to pair of summer shorts. This year, Uniqlo is leaning into the trend even further, releasing a pair of Gingham Seersucker Shorts, £19.90, that are perfect for styling on those days where it's far too hot to wear anything else, and they've already gone viral on TikTok. Made from an airy seersucker fabric, the shorts are breathable, stylish, and have an elasticated waist that will make the dreaded denim short 'shimmy' a distant memory.

The great news? Styling these shorts, or any type of boxer shorts for that matter, couldn't be easier. The formula for an easy everyday outfit is to pair them with a trusty oversized t-shirt, lightweight knit or a linen button-down shirt. If you're headed to any festival this summer, you can lean into the Blokecore trend and style your shorts with a vintage football tee and chunky knee high boots.

If you want to dress up a pair of casual shorts, the trick is to mix more casual items with sleeker ones. For example, add a boxy blazer and kitten heels for your next dinner date, or wear them underneath a tailored pair of wide leg trousers, just so the waistband is showing, styled with a more feminine crop top.

We've scoured the internet for the best boxer shorts you'll actually be able to wear out the house. Shop the viral Uniqlo shorts in alternative colours below.

Shop: Uniqlo's Gingham Shorts In Alternative Colours

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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.