Denim cutoffs may be the staple of a warm-weather wardrobe, but as temperatures continue to rise, well-dressed ladies like Olivia Palermo and Miranda Kerr are finding solace in printed shorts. What’s their appeal? Illustrated with all manner of motifs, including cheeky animal prints, picturesque beach scenes, and geometric patterns, these shorts are as stylish as they are eye-catching and exude summer’s easy vibe in all the right ways. A pitch-perfect choice for sun-soaked afternoons and balmy nights, see how some of your favorite fashionphiles are wearing this high-impact essential and shop similar styles.
Solange Knowles
Arriving at the Diesel + EDUN Studio Africa event in Los Angeles back in March, the DJ caught our eye in EDUN’s Bleach Camo Print Cargo Shorts ($198) styled with the Belcor Fliners Blouse ($345) by Theyskens’ Theory, CC Skye’sBright Love Lucite Clutch ($255), and Tom Ford heels.
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J.Crew Vacationland Printed Silk Shorts ($168)
Aimee Song of Song of Style
The Los Angeles native makes a playful nod to summer with her tropical-print Prada shorts, paired here with a Pixie Market top.
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Rory Beca Dogtown Overlap Short ($176) in Cali