Sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with trends, new styles, and fashion do’s and don’ts when you’re working on cultivating your own look. Nordstrom realizes this and has gone through the trouble of putting together tips to help you choose the best shorts for any situation with their 4 Shorts for Summer section.

You’ll find 4 styles of shorts – Cargo, Plaid, Cuffed, and Preppy – as well as information on the type of social situation each style best fits, and other articles of clothing to wear with the shorts. It’s good information to have, especially if you’re the type who always wears plaid shorts but would like to branch out into preppy, or vice versa.

Cargo and preppy shorts are available to size 58, and you’ll find brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama, and Brooks Brothers. As you search larger sizes, you’ll find mostly Polo Ralph Lauren, with the widest variety available in the preppy shorts section. The plaid and cuffed shorts inventory ends at size 42. If you’re picking up a big & tall shirt to complete your look, you’ll find them available to 4XB.  Shop the 4 Shorts for Summer section at Nordstrom and put together some new seasonal looks in your size.