Given that it’s almost June, the last thing you likely want to be thinking about is sweaters. But that’s exactly what in-the-know fashion people are shopping for. I’m not referring to the heavy wool and cashmere sweaters we live in during winter, though. I’m referring to the sweater trend one of L.A.’s chicest residents, Elsa Hosk, just wore with shorts.
Elsa Hosk isn’t the only one who’s caught on to the appeal of the effortlessly chic style I’m referring to. Breezy, open-weave sweaters that are typically made of cotton or linen are *the* It basic to wear with shorts right now. The pairing is especially perfect for the “June gloom” weather to come in Los Angeles, and it’s an elegant upgrade from a plain T-shirt. So, it makes sense that the always perfectly on-trend Hosk would be wearing a lightweight summer sweater with white bermuda shorts and flip-flops. It’s pretty much the most summer 2026 outfit combination a chic L.A. girl could wear—but it works no matter where you live (June gloom or not).
Scroll on to see Hosk’s look and shop cotton and linen sweaters to wear with shorts this summer.
The Trend on Elsa Hosk
(Image credit: The Image Direct)
On Elsa Hosk: The Row Cecily Mini Tote Bag ($950); A.Emery Kinto Sandals ($200)
Get the Look
ZARA
Boat Neck Knit Jumper
Enza Costa
Twill Bermuda Shorts
A.Emery
Kinto Suede Thong Sandals in Beige – a Emery
The Row
Cecily Mini Tote Bag
Shop More Open-Weave Summer Sweaters
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Elliot Boucle Crew
J.Crew
Summer Rollneck Sweater in Linen Blend
ZARA
Wide Sleeve Knit Jumper
Enza Costa
Stripe Linen Bateau Sweater
J.Crew
Space-Dyed Rollneck Sweater
Vince
Coated Cotton Pullover
MANGO
Open-Knit Long-Sleeve Sweater
Another Tomorrow
Draped Knit Sweater








