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Summer's Hot Trend: Unique Shorts

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The weather is finally starting to warm up so it's almost time to break out the summer 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 my favorite pairs of unique shorts:

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

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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. 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.

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.
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