STRAIGHT LEG CHINO SHORTS FOR MEN

Pull these on and you get that clean, settled feeling of shorts that actually sit right at the waist. The straight leg cut skims the thigh without clinging, giving you room to move through a warm afternoon without any bunching or riding up. They're the kind of shorts you reach for on the first genuinely hot day of the year, when you want to look put-together but refuse to sweat through anything heavier.

The button-front closure and zip fly give the waistband a flat, secure finish that holds its shape through the day, rather than twisting or loosening as you move. Side pockets mean your keys, phone and wallet have somewhere to go without printing through the fabric or weighing down a hem. Together these details turn a simple pair of chino shorts into something you can wear from a lunch meeting straight into the weekend.

They sit at a true straight leg, so they work equally well rolled slightly at the hem or left as cut, and they pair as easily with a collared shirt as they do with a plain tee. Think of them as your warm-weather equivalent of a good pair of trousers: smart enough for a dinner reservation, relaxed enough for a day of errands. As the temperature climbs, this is the pair of chino shorts or short shorts in your wardrobe that quietly does the most work.

There's a reason a well-cut pair of shorts outlasts every passing trend in a wardrobe: it simply gets worn, season after season. Buying a pair this considered means one less thing to think about every time the sun comes out.

Machine wash cold, hang to dry.

• Straight leg silhouette for a neat, timeless shape
• Button-front closure with zip fly for a secure finish
• Side pockets for everyday practicality