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River Island brown leather shorts

£59.99

Tap this season's love of leather with these gorgeous brown shorts from River Island.

If you're not quite willing to brave it barelegged, house your pins in a pair of tights, and then wrap up extra warm by adding cosy cable knits and ankle boots.

For a more formal affair, try donning the high-waisted shorts with a floaty blouse and chunky-heeled courts for on-trend elegance. 

Review by Sarah Karmali

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