Something for the weekend: shorts

It is a wise woman who chooses shorts in April. Start wearing them now with thick tights and they'll take you through to September or thereabouts. Shorts are also easier to wear than a skirt of similar length as they're less revealing and so totally fit for purpose. Be that purpose a pub lunch, a walk in the park or even, if you're lucky, a relaxed office. Clockwise from top: Pale pink shorts £32, by Topshop . Culottes £99, by YMC, from asos.com . Shorts £135, by Acne, from matchesfashion.com . Black shorts £55, by French Connection . Bow detail shorts from a selection, by Valentino Red . Grey shorts £18, by asos.com .