THE humble pair of shorts has become this season’s sizzling hot buy – and what better place to sport them than at Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle this weekend.

The laid-back atmosphere of a music festival in beautiful rural surroundings begs for more relaxed attire as well and getting your pins out is the answer, especially if the sun shines. And if it does turn showery, shorts can also look great with colourful wellies and spare you from having to walk around in sodden jeans or sopping combats.

Chloe, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs all made leggy limbs the star attraction on the spring/summer catwalks with thigh-high statement shorts.

When the heatwave hit (remember, for five minutes back in June) celebrities followed suit with everyone from Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn through to Lily Allen and Pixie Lott flashing their legs in super-short hotpants.

Whatever your height, there’s a style out there to maximise your pins’ potential.