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Summer's Hot Trend: Unique Shorts

By Stephanie Prommer, About.com

The weather is finally starting to warm up, so it's almost time to break out the shorts! Even if you're not a fan of the ubiquitous denim cut-off look, you can still find a fabu pair of unique shorts to suit your style. Take a look at ten of my favorite pairs of unique shorts:

1. dELiA*s "Abby Low-Rise Square Off Short" in Teal, $29.50

Photo © Delia's.
Preppy in a Palm Beach sort of way, these Trina Turk-esque shorts get some additional cool thanks to the wooden button and sassy 3" inseam.

2. Silence & Noise "Drapey Full Short" in Floral, $38

Photo © Urban Outfitters.
Reminiscent of something Chloe Sevigny might wear, these full floral shorts move effortlessly thanks to the Rayon fabric.

3. Fables "Retro High Waisted Denim Shorts," $48

Photo © Unique Vintage.
Can't you just picture Katy Perry rockin' out in these? Whether you're rockabilly or not, there's no denying that the cut on these denim shorts will show off your curves!

4. Armani Exchange "Pleated Stripe Shorts" in Gunsmoke, $49

Photo © Armani Exchange.
Perfect for pear-shaped gals, the fullness of these pleated numbers will balance the hip nicely.

5. Topshop "Floral Mid Length Shorts" in Black, $60

Photo © Topshop.
The sweetest floral print makes these seem like a vintage find.

6. Anthropologie "Racquette Culottes" in Sky, $68

Photo © Anthropologie.
Inspired by the pleating on tennis skirts, these lightweight linen shorts are perfect on sweltering summer days.

7. War and Peace "Satin Bubble Short" in Pink, $68

Photo © Intuition.
A girlie take on the cargo short, these satin stunners are actually made out of 100% cotton and are easy to care for.

8. Rugby "Evona Seersucker Short" in Blue/White, $79.50

Photo © Rugby.
Ahoy! These sailor-inspired seersucker shorts have a lace-up back to ensure a perfect fit at the waistline.

9. Whitley Kros "Playful Shorts," $132

Photo © Shopbop.com
Like the coolest version of a running short ever, this drawstring-waist style is made in the U.S.A.

10. Alex Lane "Petal Scallop Shorts" in Taupe, $178

Photo © Intermix.
Adorned with beautifully scalloped edges, these shorts are fancy enough to wear out at night with a wispy camisole.
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