Don't think your mom or grandmom wore shorts when temperatures soared?  Think again!  All these looks are from 1954.

March and Mendl pink duffel coat paired with a Pringle cashmere sweater and Kingcraft silk shorts, belted with a pink sash.  Shorts sold for $18 in 1954 (about $147 in today's dollar.)

Christian Dior Boutique black linen top and shorts.

Clare Potter pink linen jacket and ice green linen Bermuda shorts.   Set sold for $120 in 1954 (about $982 in today's dollar.)

Emilio of Capri for John Miller purple cotton fisherman's jacket and shorts.  Set sold for $33 in 1954 (about $270 in today's dollar.)

Jacques Fath blue and white stripe seersucker bolero and shorts.
I have fallen in love with the purple jacket and short set.  Which is your favorite?