26 Apr These Shirt and Shorts Sets are the Easiest Way to Get Dressed This Summer

When the heat is on and you aren’t feeling a summer dress, there is one clear contender. The shirt and shorts set is the easiest and breeziest of summer outfits, here to take the heat out of choosing what to wear on hot summer days. This cool and comfortable co-ord option will mix and match with your existing wardrobe, creating a multitude of fresh new looks. A shirt and shorts set is also a practical holiday packing solution, as at home thrown over a bikini for a bike ride to the beach, as it is looking chic on a hot day in the city. This is a summer outfit solution you won’t regret investing in for this summer and next. Here are 18 perfect shirt and shorts sets to snap up before they are gone.

When do a pair of black pull-on linen shorts not make sense? Pair with the matching shirt for a chic look whether you are hitting the city or the beach. We also need to draw your attention to the bright blue pair…such a gorgeous colour.

This Arket animal print linen shirt and shorts set is a winner. It is neutral enough to pair nicely with your existing staples, but will also add a bit of interest to your summer wardrobe.

Wear this gorgeous orange linen resort shirt with the matching orange shorts, or pair with neutrals for a pop of colour.

This neutral beige set also makes a lot of sense.

This Alemais floral linen shirt and shorts set are just too adorable.

A neutral linen shirt is such a staple and this one is elevated by its cropped silhouette and wide sleeves. Wear with the matching shorts for chic summer strolls. The leather-trimmed basket bag and expensive-looking sandals really up the ante.

Wear this striped shirt and shorts set with a white tank and sandals for an easy breezy summer look.

This COS checked seersucker shirt is so chic in black with a subtle checked textured weave. Wear with the matching shorts and pair with raffia accessories. It also comes in fresh as a daisy white, but black always makes a low-maintenance choice in the heat.

This shirt and shorts set from Topshop Curve is a steal in the sale and the colour is so holiday ready.

This super cute cropped shirt and shorts set comes in neutral beige and a gorgeous bright orange/red.

So this is technically a shirt and mini skirt set, but sometimes we break the rules here. This dreamy printed set from Faithfull the Brand is so holiday ready.

How chic is this Bondi Born Kimono inspired belted linen-voile wrap top and matching airy shorts?

Farm Rio’s prints are always beach ready and this linen-blend shirt and shorts set is no different.

Snap up this oversized striped linen shirt and matching shorts to answer all your spring/summer casual outfit quandaries.

Pair Frankie Shop’s crisp cotton shirt with the bright matching shorts and a white tank for a fresh summer look.

If this souvenir print is not saying holiday, I don’t know what is. Wear this resort shirt with the matching shorts for the full impact or mix in a white tank and denim.

This Fuschia pink is bringing nothing but joy. Wear with the matching drawstring shorts and brighten up all your neutral basics.

One of Deiji Studios’ most popular sets, this chic co-ord in black is made from softly stonewashed French linen and looks ready for anything.

Toteme’s luxuriously soft embroidered silk shirt and shorts set is perfect for a chic summer-in-the-city look.

Check out more summer outfit inspiration next, with these 6 minimalist summer outfit formulas that work every time…

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.