Simple styling is what we need when it's boiling hot and it doesn't come much more no-fuss than a pair of timeless white shorts. The neutral colour and breezy shape make them a useful basic and Zara Tindall has shown that they're an elevated alternative to blue denim. She wore a pair of PAIGE shorts on a boat trip in Australia last year and styled them with a basic white vest top. Whistles White Denim Shorts £69 at M&S These refined shorts have a flattering high-rise waist and are made from breathable denim for comfort. Rivkie also notes how Zara Tindall balanced proportions by "opting for a higher neckline with a shorter hem length".