Didn’t see this one coming!

As a result, the modern bloomer shorts outfit now appears everywhere from runways to off-duty street style, worn with the same confidence once reserved for tailored shorts or relaxed trousers.

Bear with us, but yes we’re swapping out our trousers for a pair of frilly bloomers this summer, and here’s why... Whispers of ruffled bloomers have been doing the rounds now for a couple of seasons ...