Everyone in our office has a favourite pair of shorts - these are the flattering styles worth buying this summer

These are the shorts that started it all. Grace wrote: "As soon as I tried on these shorts, I knew I had to have a pair in every colour, and I've not taken them off this summer. I'm taller than average, so I really struggle to find shorts that sit at a good place on my leg. These are perfect, not too short or too long, sitting at the mid-thigh. They're made from very soft denim, so they also feel very comfortable, regardless of the temperature, and keep their shape even after many wears." They're available in UK sizes 6 to 24, and in three different colours.

Emma is an expert in royal fashion, so she knows a thing or two about shopping. She says, "I’ve owned so many pairs of denim shorts in the past, and none of them come close to these. The M&S Pure Cotton Classic shorts are affordable and fall to the perfect length, giving you that summer feel without baring a lot of leg. I feel put-together in these, and I sized up which was the right move. They still sit high-waisted, but aren’t at all tight and so comfortable that I wear them for everything from countryside walks to relaxing at home. They have an almost wide-leg design too, which is lovely for tucking fitted vest tops and T-shirts into."

What Social Editor Luisa Rossi doesn't know about Pinterest or Instagram trends isn't worth knowing. She didn't hesitate for a second when I asked for her favourite shorts. She told me, "If you're a fan of the flattering fit of the Levi 501 jean, then you'll love these shorts. I'm 5ft tall but have quite wide hips, and these are the perfect high-waisted denim short for a figure like mine. The waistband sits at a comfortable height and the silhouette skims your body rather than hugs tightly to it. The 501 is a classic for a reason - they're made of high-quality, durable denim and get better the more you wear them."

Celebrity Writer Ariana Longson always looks super glamorous, and she gave me a glowing review of her must-have summer shorts: "Who said that denim shorts need to be uncomfortable? Thanks to the elasticated and drawstring waist, they don’t feel restrictive, while the softer denim and looser fit prevents chaffing. My go-to shorts for just throwing on, and they’re particularly good for beach days when you want something easy to slip on-and-off over your swimsuit. Plus, they’re a great length - which is a rarity for someone 5ft!"

Homes Ecommerce Editor Laura Honey has always got a good recommendation. I go to her for tips on new pans for the kitchen and the latest novels to read, and she didn't disappoint when I asked her about chic shorts, either. "As soon as I saw these shorts, I knew they'd become a staple in my summer wardrobe. I wear them for everything from grabbing coffee and shopping to long walks because the tailored seams through the thighs elevate them beyond typical lounge shorts, while the peach-soft fabric and elasticated waistband make them every bit as comfortable. They're my go-to for travelling too, since they stay comfortable for hours without ever feeling restrictive."

As the Editor of woman&home, and a busy mum, Kerrie Hughes is always running around, so I know any shorts she'd recommend would be comfortable and practical, as well as stylish. She writes: "I bought and lived in these Hush leopard print denim shorts last summer. There is a softness to them that makes them feel lighter than the denim material they are made of, and the high-waisted, mid-thigh design makes them super flattering. I also love that they can be worn on the beach and dressed up for the evening." Not a fan of leopard print? There are loads of other colours and prints to choose from instead.

This is my personal recommendation. In a linen-like hemp material, they're ludicrously comfortable and so much lighter than denim shorts, yet the navy blue colour makes them feel really polished. They've got pockets (hurrah!) and I sized up for a looser, slightly longer fit. I'm not hugely confident when it comes to my legs, but these are the first pair of shorts I've found in a long time that I actually enjoy wearing. Of course, I've got the matching shirt too. It would be rude not to, right?

As Beauty Shopping & eCommerce Editor, Aleesha Badkar has got a good eye for a product that will sell out, and I'm pretty sure she's done it again. She says, "I'll be honest, denim shorts aren't usually my thing, but these have won me over. The stretch fabric and high-waisted fit make them so much more comfortable than I expected, and the length is spot on for my shorter legs - not so long they look a bit off, but not so short they dig in on my thighs or create any sort of chafing. What really sold me is the Curve Love fit, though. As someone with more of an hourglass-type shape, it gives that extra room through the hips without swamping my smaller waist, so they actually sit properly instead of gaping at the back."

woman&home's Ecommerce Editor Heidi Scrimgeour is perfectly on trend with her love of these long shorts. She explains: "If you're firmly in the 'no shorts' camp, these will completely change your mind. The longer length banishes my self-consciousness and is wonderfully flattering on the lower leg, plus there's just a hint of forgiving stretch for all-day comfort, even on holiday." At just £25, they're a total bargain, too!