Heels with shorts are one of those fashion pairings that inspire quite mixed reactions.

We’ve seen outfits featuring the combination that we adore, and outfits including the contested duo that feel less than stylish.

Clearly shorts length and heel height comes into play, but to clear up the ambiguity around the topic, we enlisted three top stylists to set the record straight.

Scroll down and see this Heels and Shorts elegant looks!