Silk Shorts: The Designer Edit, From Tailored to Relaxed

Silk shorts are the dressiest shorts you can own: tailored, they work with a blazer for evening, and relaxed, they work with a knit for the day. Our lead is the Macgraw Poppy Short in Red in silk and wool, then the St. Agni silk everyday short; browse more in designer shorts.

Key facts

• Searches: about 9,900 a month for silk shorts and 27,100 for red shorts
• Pieces in this edit: 8, from 6 houses
• Price range: $545 to $2,490
• Two shapes: tailored with a waistband, relaxed with an elastic waist
• Best for: evening events, holidays, summer weddings

The silk shorts edit

1. Macgraw Poppy Short in Red, $845

Red silk and wool, high waisted, with a front zip. Wear with a matching blazer.

2. Macgraw Poet Short in Pink, $545

The Macgraw Poet Short in pink.

3. Macgraw Story Short in Pink Print, $545

The Macgraw Story Short in a pink print.

4. St. Agni Silk Everyday Relaxed Shorts in Black, $650

St. Agni, relaxed black silk for every day.

5. Max Mara Fanale Printed Silk Crepe de Chine Shorts in Ultramarine, $1,630

Max Mara Fanale, printed silk crepe de chine in ultramarine.

6. Versace Printed Silk Twill Shorts in Yellow, $1,200

Versace printed silk twill shorts in yellow.

7. Casablanca Pink Radiating Monogram Silk Shorts, $1,290

Casablanca radiating monogram silk shorts in pink.

8. Saint Laurent Shorts in Silk with Cassandre All Over, $2,490

Saint Laurent silk shorts with the Cassandre print.

How to wear silk shorts

Tailored silk shorts want a jacket: wear the Poppy Short with a blazer and heels for a party. Relaxed shorts want a knit and flat sandals. Keep the length mid thigh and the top fitted, so the shape stays balanced. For a matching jacket in a bold colour, see red blazers for women and our pink blazers edit.

Frequently asked questions

Are silk shorts formal?

Tailored silk shorts with a matching blazer are smart enough for evening events.

What do you wear with red shorts?

White, cream, black and navy, with a red jacket for a full suit.

How do you care for silk shorts?

Dry clean tailored styles; hand wash relaxed styles cool if the label allows.

What length should silk shorts be?

Mid thigh is the most flattering for tailored styles.

Can you wear silk shorts in winter?

Yes, with opaque tights, a knit and a long coat.

More: pink blazers, Macgraw new arrivals and Christmas party outfits.

Sources and method

Brand facts come from macgraw.com (the About page and the product pages, read on 27 October 2026). Prices are the Coveti prices on 27 October 2026, and every piece listed was in stock at Coveti that day. Search demand figures are monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.