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"   Photo: ASOS  Shorts are no longer relegated to the warmer months. Thanks to the proliferation of tights and knee or thigh-high socks, shorts can be worn year-round and many can be found in such winter-friendly fabrics as leather, wool, thick knits and velvet. The other great thing about shorts is that they&amp;#039;re easy transition pieces. You can buy a pair now to wear with socks or tights, and sport them with bare legs as soon as temperatures allow. For now, try pairing them with a cozy sweater or a tee with a cardigan. Here are ten pairs of shorts that, with the right accessories, will still keep you warm and toasty. These gray and brown Vanessa Bruno numbers are made of flannel. Not exactly beach-friendly, but perfect for those transitioning months. The trouser cut adds a professional feel. {La Gar\u00E7onne} You can&amp;#039;t go wrong with Proenza Schouler and these high-waisted suede shorts in a very on-trend khaki color are no exception. The side buttons add a sweet touch. {Saks Fifth Avenue} If you&amp;#039;re going for comfort, these ASOS knitted ribbed shorts might be the softest and coziest we&amp;#039;ve seen. Not to mention the most affordable. {ASOS} Leather shorts are big this season and these 3.1 Phillip Lim ones stand out from the rest with a simple drawstring and gorgeous gray-green color. {Net-a-Porter} Another interesting pair in a more basic color are these Alexander Wang lapel-pocketed leather shorts. {Shopbop} If you&amp;#039;ve been able to stay in shape and not succumb to winter&amp;#039;s temptations to eat comfort food and hibernate, show off those fabulous stems with these form-fitting 3.1 Phillip Lim quilted leather shorts. {Blue &amp;amp;amp; Cream} If you like the look of leather but would prefer to save money and/or animals, try these Topshop brown &amp;quot;leather look&amp;quot; shorts. They look real to us and the paper bag shape is always flattering. {Topshop} For a dressier, more delicate option, try these ModCloth black &amp;quot;cloud shorts.&amp;quot; They almost look like a skirt. {ModCloth} Velvet is always fun. Try these by Only Hearts \u2013they&amp;#039;re very short but are made far less risqu\u00E9 by the addition of tights. {Revolve Clothing} Rag &amp;amp;amp; Bone&amp;#039;s Fall &amp;#039;10 collection was all about layering\u2013shorts over tights with socks with harnesses with whatever else could be thrown on a model without her falling over. Try the look yourself with these great Rag &amp;amp;amp; Bone high-waisted wool shorts. {Net-a-Porter} "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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