Shorts to Wear to Work

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Getting dressed for work in the summertime can be a bit of a challenge. It’s hot, but teeny cut-offs don't exactly cut it in the boardroom. The good news is, there are plenty of options that will keep you feeling cool and looking polished in your office this summer.

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Here are a few tips to keep handy as your mull your summer shopping selections. First, opting for styles in silky fabrics will give shorts a more professional edge. (You weren't really considering denim, were you?) For a classic-workplace look, choose a style with a checked pattern. And, leave the sandals at home: a polished shoe, heel, or modern sandal are the only shoes a boss-lady should wear.

Click through for our top picks in SFW shorts, then toss on a blazer and go kill that presentation.

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ASYMMETRICAL RUFFLE SKORT

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$345 Tibi available at Tibi Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Satin Shorts

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$550 Edun available at Barneys New York Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Midnight Tailored Short

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$220 (originally $550) Protagonist available at The Apartment by the Line Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Pleat Floral Short

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$166 (originally $550) available at Need Supply Co. Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Belt Shorts

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$30 (originally $46) Mango available at Mango Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Gingham drill shorts

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$295 Zimmermann available at Matches Fashion Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Pleated knit shorts

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$465 Adeam available at Net-A-Porter Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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