Shorts that play safe

MANILA, Philippines - Some say it’ll be four degrees hotter this year than previous summers, while others quote experts who foresee temps are going to drop. If you’re not sure which claim to believe, just play safe and beat either the heat or lack of it with shorts that straddle the line between beachwear and casual chic.

Falling just slightly above the knee, almost the 2.0 version of Bermuda shorts, Levi’s has pairs made of lightweight, versatile fabric — cotton, khaki or a cotton-denim mix — that can go from heated shores to breezy climes. Pair them with a variety of checkered tops or summer’s version of the hoodie.

One design, the Cool Max shorts, are even woven with a particular breathing technology that allows your skin to breathe in humid temps, or dry out easily after a quick dip in the ocean.

Levi’s is available at major malls and department stores nationwide.