When it's pouring cats and dogs in Mumbai and you have to wade through muck to reach your workplace, you wi­sh you were wearing comfortable, sm­art clothing to tide through the trauma. Shorts might seem like the only way out, but here's a more chic way of dealing with it — the skort, which is the ideal crossover between a skirt and a pair of shorts. “It's convenient since it's functional and can look chic when paired with a top and accessories. They were also popular in 2014. It's a variant of the divided skirt we all wore as kids,” says city-based fashion designer Nishka Lulla.

Nishka Lulla

And if you're a fan of tennis, then there's more reason for you to opt for this style thanks to the plethora of options you can be inspired by in the ongoing Wimbledon championships. Mumbai-based designer Anjali Mehta, who used to play tennis five times a week till a year ago, when she switched to golf due to her busted knee, says she finds skorts quite convenient. “The crossover attire works wonders in aiding your mobility. Skorts for golf have pockets and may be longer,” she says.