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Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts

Short Fashion by Alexandra Phanor-Faury Whether it’s day or night, starlets turn to shorts when they want to kick up their ensembles. An unfussy chic alternative to a summer dress, shorts can be as versatile as any of your LBDs. All you have to do is play with your accessories to complete the look. Here are some celebrities that score high when it comes to rocking shorts.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Rihanna

Rihanna’s Opening Ceremony watercolor print shorts with flouncy ruffles adds a vintage touch to her eclectic ensemble.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Studded Shorts

Topshop, $65

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Veronica Webb

Veronica Webb’s silk shorts keep the supermodel looking polished while feeling comfortable.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Nia Long

The petite actress loves lengthening her gams with trendy shorts and heels.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana beats the heat in classic menswear Bermuda shorts. A shrunken tweed vest lends a female touch to her silhouette.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Pleated Shorts

DKNY, $73. Zappos.com

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie shows off her legs in this summer’s versatile staple: denim shorts.She lends her 70s hippie touch to the attire with a crochet vest.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys’ leather shorts are a luxe interpretation of this trend that is surprisingly season-less.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Beyonce

Lately, Beyonce has had these cutoff denim shorts on heavy rotation. We can see why. The pairing of her distressed denim shorts with a Chanel “ladies who lunch” jacket and fierce towering heels spells cool summer dressing.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Halle Berry

Halle Berry runs errands in summer’s all-time casual uniform of denim shorts and comfy T-shirt.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Destroyed Boyfriend Shorts

Current/Elliott, $164. Singer22.com

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland pulls off high-waisted pinup shorts with ease.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Light Denim Short

ArdenB, $39

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones gives her bright plaid trouser short shorts a gamine twist with a colored shirt, boy blazer and oxfords.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Checked Cotton Shorts

Theory, $112. Net-a-porter.com

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Nia Long

If you go very short, stay away from tight. The fit of Nia Long’s shorts are spot on.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts
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Shingai Shoniwa

Shingai Shoniwa experiments with fabrics and opts for a retro velvet pair.

Flaunt Those Gams with a Pair of Chic Shorts