This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. How to Wear the Long Shorts TrendLAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT (LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT) "Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's no question that shorts are a summertime essential. And while every season seems to arrive with its own preferred silhouette, it appears that long shorts have become the favorite of this moment.