I’m midsize – the perfect shorts to flatter your thighs… and why Primark could be your best mate for looking great

MIRO cut-offs have been ditched by A-listers.

Here, Clemmie Fieldsend shops the best high-street Bermudas.

STAY COOL & LOOSE

Shirt, £20, Peacocks; necklace, £38, White Stuff; shorts, £18, Tu at Sainsbury’s; bag, £32, South Beach; shoes, £45, Marks & Spencer

RIGHT now, the rain is either pouring or the temperature is soaring – so knowing what to wear can be a real dilemma.

So look for loose, flowing ­fabrics that keep you cool and less constrained, while also flattering any parts of your body you’d rather not enhance.

These versatile shorts from Tu at Sainsbury’s are the same shape from the hip down, creating a sleek silhouette.

STRAIGHT & NAROW

Dan WilliamsBlazer, £35, Primark; vest, £14, and shorts, £20, both Next; necklace, £16, River Island; trainers, £25.99, Reserved[/caption]

IF you prefer a more tailored look, opt for a longer short in a chino material.

This navy pair from Next is a more colourful alternative to black, but still look classic.

The straight lines flatter your thighs to make them appear slimmer while adding inches to your legs.

Pair with other tailored basics and trainers for a cool, casual outfit this summer.

MIX BOYISH WITH BLOUSES

Dan WilliamsTop, £20, Very.co.uk; shorts, £16, Tu at Sainsbury’s; shoes, £35.99, Reserved[/caption]

BAGGY, boyish shorts can appear masculine in darker hues, so inject some ­colour and pair them with more feminine-looking separates.

Shorts like this pair, from Sainsbury’s, are fitted around the hips and thighs to show off your curves, and look great teamed with a puff-sleeved blouse or a top featuring on-trend shirring, like this one from Very.

The clever peplum design will skim over your tummy, too.

BALANCE YOUR PROPORTIONS

Dan WilliamsTop, £9.90, Uniqlo; necklace, £16, New Look; earrings, £2.50, Primark; shorts, £25.99, H&M; bag, £30, JDWilliams.co.uk; sandals, £28, Next[/caption]

WHEN wearing anything with a wider or more bulky cut, bear in mind your body’s unique ­proportions.

Balance trapeze-shaped long shorts – like this pair from H&M – with a top that has a wide neckline.

With their A-line shape, the shorts will still show off your waist, while a tucked-in top will enhance your curves even further.

PICK ELONGATING LINES

Dan WilliamsJacket, £28; and top, £20, Very.co.uk; shorts, £25, Asos.com; earrings, £2.50, Primark; shoes, £48, Kaleidoscope[/caption]

WHETHER at home or abroad, you can dress up your shorts for a breathable look on a balmy evening.

Combine textures with this on-trend bouclé jacket from Very and a pair of lime-green linen shorts from Asos.

Elongating lines down the front and hips give the illusion of longer legs and will ­flatter heavier hips – even if you’re not ­wearing heels.

GO EVEN LONGER

Dan WilliamsJacket, £45, Very.co.uk; Jumper, £15.99, Reserved; shorts, £27.99, New Look; earrings, £16, Marks & Spencer; bag, £44, JDWilliams.co.uk; sandals, £60, Monsoon[/caption]

IT’S no secret that denim and shorts go hand-in-hand, but this season the A-listers are wearing theirs long.

And what’s not to love?

A longer length is flattering on fuller thighs, while wider cuts act like a skirt to keep your legs cool and ensure there’s no uncomfortable chafing.

They’re what our thighs have been crying out for!