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Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend

The summer is scorching and so is this hot summer trend! 
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Chanel Iman

Festival season is the perfect time to rock your short short’s and Chanel Iman is the perfect style guide for this trend!

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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02
Keri Hilson

Keri Hilson switches up this summer trend with a white blazer and black stilettos.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
03
Vashtie

Our favorite DJ is rocking the ultimate distressed beach shorts with exposed pockets.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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04
Joan Smalls

Joan keeps her body toned and her shorts short as the summer season takes full bloom 

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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05
Beyonce

Queen Bey always makes a statement and with her newly vegan diet, the singer is looking better than ever in her short shorts.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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06
June Ambrose

Although she is always on the go, June always has time to pose in a crisp pair of white shorts. 

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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Ashley Madekwe

Simply chic! Ashley Madekwe looks fresh and gorge in a simple white tee and denim cut-offs.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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Kelly McCreary & Aja Naomi King

Double trouble!  Kelly and Aja make a sunny appearance while showing off their sleek legs. 

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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Kelly Rowland

Don’t let this mother fool you!  Kelly’s body is banging in this printed romper. 

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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10
Beyonce

Bey is buzzing on the scene in a pair of hot-pink shorts and an orange top.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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11
Hannah Bronfman

Take note of the clever animal print added to Hannah’s shorts. Can you say perfection?

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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12
Rihanna

Only the queen of style could make cut-offs and thigh-high boots look so effortless.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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13
Serayah McNeill

As Serayah accompanies her bestie Taylor, she rocks a pair of black peplum shorts with a pair of classic booties. 

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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14
Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle reminds us that her fit body and stunning legs can still rock the ultimate short shorts. 

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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15
Tracee Ellis Ross

Throwing on a blazer over her short-set took her casual look to red-carpet ready instantly.

Who Wears Short Shorts?: 15 Stars Rocking This Summer Trend
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