Leg Avenue Lace Ruffle Shorts

Lace shorts with a ruffle, cut short and finished at the leg rather than just hemmed. They work as lingerie, as a layer over hosiery, or as the bottom half of an outfit that is mostly attitude, which is three jobs from one small piece.

Over a pair of tights or thigh highs they add a soft edge at the top of the leg. Under a sheer dress or a net piece they cover exactly as much as you want covered. On their own with a crop top or a robe they are a complete look for a night in. Black, blue, pink and white all behave differently, so pick by what the rest of the outfit is doing. Hand wash in cool water and lay them flat to dry so the ruffle keeps its shape.

Ruffle shorts usually come in one color and one size and hope for the best. Four colors across four sizes means you can pick the version that suits the outfit rather than the only version there is.

• Style: Lace shorts with a ruffle finish
• Wear over: Tights or thigh highs, or wear them on their own
• Wear with: Crop tops, robes, sheer layers
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Black, Blue, Pink or White, in sizes S, M, L and XL