Trendspotting: Is it safe to start shopping for shorts?

With the sun surprisingly making an appearance in Ireland, men everywhere are wondering whether they could already start readying their summer wardrobes

After last week's suprising bout of sunshine, we at the JOE office were completely caught unawares. Suddenly scarves and jackets were replaced by t-shirts and the slightly apprehensive possibility of wearing shorts. Shorts - in March?

So it appears as though we've all got to make a headstart on the summer season and what better than purchasing a pair of shorts to bare our pale legs?

As you can see below, 3/4 length shorts appear to be on the way out so get ready to flash those knees. We've got a selection of the best from the high street and top designers so take your picks below.

ASOS BLACK Shorts- ASOS €36.92

ASOS BLACK is the label, so don't bother pointing out that these aren't black! They do, however, regular rise, a pleated waistband with an elasticated panel to the reverse, a concealed zip fly, a hook and bar front fastening and inseam pockets to the hips and back, with an invisible entry for clean look.

Ben Sherman Fine Stripe Short - ASOS €52.74

Constructed in pure cotton with a fine stripe design. Featuring a fitted regular rise waistband with button fastening and a concealed fly to the front, twin pockets to the hips, twin jet pockets with button fastening and a stitched logo tab to reverse, and contrast stitched seams.

Penfield Grafton Twill Chino Short - ASOS €85.70

Constructed from a cotton twill. Featuring a top button fly, belt loops, four front pockets, two side, one ticket and one on lower leg, standard hem, two buttoned pockets to the reverse and a regular fit.

Sea Horse Embroidery Shorts - Topman €38.18

Blue cotton shorts with sea horse embroided design and rolled up hems for a smart nautical theme.

Farah Vintage Stone Albany Twill Shorts - Urban Outfitters €75.00

Finally, here's a fine pick if you're on a budget from Topman, the 100 per cent textile Seaview Boat Shoe.

Navy Striped Shorts - Topman €33.41

Navy striped cotton shorts with rolled up hems.