Fashion Clothing Short By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on April 6, 2015 @ 02:58PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Time Inc. Digital Studio Short 01 of 08 MCV Photo WHY WE LOVE IT There's a startling abundance of dress shorts, tap pants, and minis and shifts not much longer than a tunic. More surprising is the variety in volume: pleated, poufed, shirred, cuffed, and even multiply crimped crinolines. But the reality is you have to be comfortable revealing a lot of bare leg—and purchasing a ton of moisturizer if you do. Spring has plenty of other style possibilities if you don't want to put it all out there. MAKE IT WORK FOR YOUThe most effective way to ignite gam-a-lovin' rays is to cover up all the other parts of the body and leave only the legs showing. Also, it's an easier look to wear in the company of friends, in a backyard, or somewhere informal. If you're dressing up, cheat a bit and go longer. You won't be regarded as a purist, but you will be happier and more confident having fudged it. Photos: (left to right)Chanel; Lanvin; Burberry Prorsum; Marc Jacobs. Click through to shop the look! 02 of 08 Tracy Reese Skirt Time Inc. Digital Studio Silk georgette mini, Tracy Reese, $276; 212-717-9655. 03 of 08 Gap Shorts Time Inc. Digital Studio Denim jeans, Gap, $55; gap.com. 04 of 08 Armani Exchange Skirt Time Inc. Digital Studio Rayon-Tencel mini, Armani Exchange, $58; armaniexchange.com. 05 of 08 Herchcovitch Alexandre Shorts Time Inc. Digital Studio Satin shorts, Herchcovitch Alexandre, $196; openingceremony.us for stores. 06 of 08 Foley + Corinna Dress Time Inc. Digital Studio Jersey dress, Foley + Corinna, $375; 212-529-2338. 07 of 08 BCBGeneration Shorts Time Inc. Digital Studio Rayon shorts, BCBGeneration, $58; at select Macy's stores. 08 of 08 H&M Dress Time Inc. Digital Studio Cotton dress, H&M, $35; hm.com for stores. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit