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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
01
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
instagram.com/chaneliman
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
instagram.com/vashtie
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
instagram.com/joansmalls
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
instagram.com/beyonce
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
instagram.com/juneambrose
07
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
Getty Images Collection/ Michael Bezjian
08
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
Getty Images/ Michael Kovac
09
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
Getty Images/D Dipasupil
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
instagram.com/beyonce
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
instagram.com/hannahbronfman
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
instagram.com/badgalriri
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
Getty Images/ Papjuice/Bauer-Griffin
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
instagram.com/gabunion, US Weekly
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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