Spotlight on Spring 2012: Shorts

One of the freshest trends for Spring 2012 is "the short", as we in fashion like to call shorts. Makes them sound more glamourous than something you wore when you were a kid, doesn't it? Not only have I highlighted some of the best options of the season for you, but I'm also here to tell you how to wear them! Dress them up, dress them down or find someplace in between: the three top and shoe options shown here will give you endless ways to make "the short" your own.

Markus Lupfer lace and poplin shorts $515

Dolce & Gabbana lace and crepe shorts $925

True Religion Jayde boyfriend shorts $150

J. Crew scalloped shorts $118 

H&M denim shorts $20

Burberry Brit cotton canvas shorts $260

Red Valentino lace shorts $367

Karl sabine sequined shorts $270

YSL cotton canvas shorts $750

Milly denim shorts $215

Alice by Temperley leather shorts $611

Citizens of Humanity floral shorts $170

The Wardrobe shorts $110

Halston Heritage sequin shorts $470

Pair your shorts with any of these three tops to take your look from casual to dressy and all places in between.

J. Crew faded chambray shirt $78

J. Crew Talitha blouse $110

Equipment black blouse $365

Notice the nude hue in all three of these shoe options? The nuder the shoe, the longer your legs look. And that, my dear readers, is the whole point of wearing "the short."

J. Crew Kira sandals $118

J. Crew Sydney patent sandals $228

J. Crew Savina studded sandals $265