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As you're aware, we're all spending more time indoors. In the meantime, temperatures outside continue to rise, making shorts now an absolute necessity. Aside from the obvious heat-bearing benefits of shorts, the beauty of working from home, and the subsequent Zoom meetings, is that you're only top-half-on-show. No matter how formal you need to be for work, it doesn't really matter what's beneath.

Now that isn't to say we're about to advise you to pair shorts with a blazer, shirt, and tie, though. Comfort is in order, too, which means tees, long-sleeves, and sweatshirts are all smart choices for your top half when working (and relaxing, exercising, eating, and socialising) from home.

The good news is — when shopping for shorts, you really don't need to break the bank. At affordable destinations, including Urban Outfitters, there are plenty of them on offer for way under the $100 mark. We've selected some current favorites, in a range of colors and styles, as well as the home-ready pieces we recommend pairing them with.

Scroll on for our shorts shopping tips and what to wear them with.

Old band tee and a standout Patagonia pair

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Urban OutfittersPink Floyd 94 Tee
$34
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Patagonia5" Baggies Short
$55
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Trippie Redd merch and tie-dye shorts

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Urban OutfittersTrippie Redd Long Sleeve Tee
$44
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Russell AthleticAdam Tie-Dye Short
$45
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Blue long-sleeve and ultra-light nylon Champions

Urban OutfittersBlue Moon Denver Long Sleeve Tee
$39
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ChampionUO Exclusive Nylon Short
$55
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Pulp Fiction hoodie and a hiking-ready option by The North Face

Urban OutfittersPulp Fiction Puff Print Hoodie Sweatshirt
$69
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The North FaceClass 5 Belted Nylon Short
$55
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White graphic hoodie and a literally-cant-be-missed pair from adidas

Urban OutfittersSailor Moon Puff Print Hoodie Sweatshirt
$59
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adidasCXL 3-Stripes Short
$35
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