Short is hot for summer. There is no doubt about the fact that short clothes are made for the summer time as the humidity calls for such attire.
Due to the heat that comes along with the season, there is an obvious need for loose fitting clothing, or simply for clothes that had been made for parading in the sun.
Parisian inspired is clothes that are horizontally-lined. These clothes can help a person stand out in a crowd, though it has been known to make one appear fatter than one may actually be.
Link: Clothing Trend for Summer 2010 (summer clothing); Cloth