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1. Stretchy harem shorts with a banded waist AND pockets, so you can feel comfortable in the summer heat without sacrificing your style.
2. Patterned shorts that'll have you looking cooler than the other side of the pillow.
3. Basic gym shorts everyone should have in their closet whether they're an avid exerciser or just like to break a sweat watching tv on the couch.
4. Belted shorts fellow fashionistas will be able to spot from a mile away and say "I NEED THOSE."
5. Classic cargo shorts with over 1.4K five-star reviews, so you might as well give in and add them to your cart.
6. Sequin Bermuda shorts you can break out when you feel like looking extra glamorous — AKA every day.
7. Under Armour shorts that come in so many color options you'll be able to purchase an entire rainbow of shorts with a single click.
8. Or tie-dye dolphin shorts, perfect for adding a pop of color to a typically boring outfit.
9. A pair of khakis to upgrade the pair you've had for WAY too long and likely have faded from being washed so often.
10. Linen chambray shorts that'll keep you so cool in the summer sun, you may never want to put regular denim on again.
11. Cotton drawstring shorts you can pull on over a bathing suit for a simple but put-together beach look.
12. Striped shorts covered in embroidered daisies that'll look fantastic in the next Instagram photoshoot you strategically set up in your mom's garden.
13. Or shorts for lounging in while you wait for the afternoon summer thunderstorms to pass.
14. Leopard shorts for a ~wild~ option you'll find yourself wishing you could wear throughout every season.
15. Chinos that'll transform any relaxed summer look into one that's classy and won't offend your grandparents. You're welcome.
16. Limited edition Champion x MTV bike shorts in an eccentric pattern you definitely won't lose in your dresser drawers.
17. Paperbag shorts that'll pair perfectly with the picnic lunch you've planned for you and your significant other.
18. A floral skort you can easily pass off as one you inherited from your mom's '70s wardrobe.
19. Frayed denim shorts that'll help you duplicate Jessica Simpson's memorable look from The Dukes of Hazzard.
20. Pink high-rise shorts, for an easy upgrade to the basics you've already likely stocked up on.
21. Or basic high waisted denim shorts that'll look flawless with everything from band T-shirts to bedazzled tank tops.
22. A pair of maroon bike shorts you can add to your ever-growing collection without straying too far from your comfort zone of black or gray.
23. Everyday shorts you'll likely want to keep your *eye* on because your sister will probably want to "borrow" them before you've even taken off the tags.
24. A long sleeve and shorts loungewear set to help you battle the ever-changing temperature war in your home — AKA when one sibling wants it to feel like the arctic while your dad wants to sweat it out like he's on a beach in Hawaii.
25. Patterned bike shorts you might as well go ahead and buy a ring for, because you're going to want to spend the rest of your life with them.
26. And short overalls you can layer with your fave tee or a cropped tank for a casual but cool outfit option.
