First, it was the micro mini skirt that made a surprising resurgence, now it seems an equally as unlikely short style has taken the top spot when it comes to stylish summer dressing. Never mind the spontaneous showers that keep making themselves known, everyone from Sydney Sweeney to Daisy Edgar-Jones and even a whole host of influencers, can't stop wearing these short shorts cementing them as a must-have piece for summer 2024.
Tapping into the Y2K revival that's been taking over the fashion scene as of late, the return of the micro short or hot pants (for those of us who saw them the first time around), comes as no surprise. First spotted on the catwalks of Miu Miu in AW23, the micro short trend took a while to trickle down into the wardrobes of our favourite celebs and influencers, however now that they're here we predict it's a piece you're going to be seeing a lot more of going forward.
If you're thinking there's no way you could incorporate micro shorts into your own wardrobe, think again, as we've found a heap of stylish looks to look to for inspiration. Don't believe us? Just keep scrolling...
1. Bella Hadid's all black micro shorts look
Bella Hadid is currently in her cowgirl era and this combo of leather micro shorts and knee high western boots proves it. If you're sticking to a single colour, follow her lead and play with different finishes to add interest to your outfit.
2. Daisy Edgar-Jones relaxed micro shorts look
While micro shorts may seem best suited to evening events or sunny holiday locations, Daisy proves they can be wearable for the everyday too. Follow her lead and pair with chunky loafers and interesting textures to give them a tougher feel.
3. Sydney Sweeney's metallic micro shorts look
Making micro shorts evening appropriate, Sydney Sweeney's top-to-toe metallic look provides all the inspiration you need for your next night out. By sticking to a muted colour palette, she effortlessly combines multiple textures into one cohesive look. And don't miss the addition of sheer thigh highs for an extra bit of coverage - we're spotting them everywhere right now, worn with mini skirts and micro shorts, so watch this space.
4. Kristen Stewart's grandadcore micro shorts look
Earlier this year, while out in New York, Kristen took business casual to a whole new level pairing a smart cream button down with a pair of cable knit micro shorts from Bruno Cucinelli's SS24 collection. She switched between loafers and court heels as the day went on and, while both work to transform the look and feel of the trend, we love the combination of the knit shorts and heels for an interesting take on TikTok approved grandadcore.
5. Hailey Beiber's sports luxe micro shorts look
For an easy-to-wear everyday take on micro shorts, Hailey Bieber is your girl for inspo. Taking the trend in a more relaxed, athleisure style, her matching red sweatshirt and shorts duo make for the perfect everyday outfit and it's one that we’ll be definitely repeating throughout Spring Summer.
