This ’90s Shorts Trend Will Be Everywhere This Summer

This being the year of 90s revival, brands are looking for new iterations to play in the decade. One such 90’s trend we are so excited to endorse is the printed short.

A Kelly Kapowski favorite, this playful trend has made a serious comeback, if its sell-out rate at ASOS, ShopBop, and Reformation is any indication.  And with the warmer months ahead of us, the trend is arriving right in time for summatime.  That said, we’re well aware that wearing printed shorts can be a bit of a head-scratcher when it comes to styling.  You want to pair them with pieces that are the right color and proportions so as to be playful yet still sophisticated.  To show you how it’s done, we leave you with our best-printed shorts advice: When in doubt, simply pair your shorts with a solid color top.  If you rather don a printed top with printed shorts, then it is good to wear a more subtle print on either the top or the bottom so that your outfit doesn’t appear too embellished or loud.

Scroll through to shop our favorite printed shorts for this summer.

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Kimchi & Blue Kimchi Blue Tropical High-Rise Short 49

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J.Crew High-waisted short in postcard print 59.5

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Old Navy Mid-Rise Patterned Everyday Shorts for Women (3 1/2″) 22.94

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J.Crew Tie-waist short in Ratti® painted pineapple 98

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Stretch Dolphin Cut Ultra Soft Shorts for Women with Pockets – Drawstring Waistband – Tribal Olive – Small/Medium Stretch Dolphin Cut Ultra Soft Shorts for Women with Pockets – Drawstring Waistband – Tribal Olive – Small/Medium

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Simplicity Junior’s Floral Pattern Lace Summer Beach Shorts Black/Pink/Green L Simplicity Junior’s Floral Pattern Lace Summer Beach Shorts Black/Pink/Green L

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brand Gotcha Gotcha For UO Neon Mid-Rise Board Shorts 49

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Asos ASOS Curve ASOS CURVE High Waist Checked Shorts 40

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Sunm boutique Women’s Shorts Beach Shorts Pom Pom Shorts Tassel Shorts Casual Shorts Summer Beach Shorts (Small, Green) Sunm boutique Women’s Shorts Beach Shorts Pom Pom Shorts Tassel Shorts Casual Shorts Summer Beach Shorts (Small, Green) 19.99

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Angie Women’s Tie Waist Printed Shorts, Navy, Small Angie Women’s Tie Waist Printed Shorts, Navy, Small

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MakeMeChic Women’s Geo Pattern Tassel Hem Cover Up Shorts Elastic Waist High Stretch Straight Leg Summer Beach Shorts Black Small($21.99)

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KGYA Women’s Sexy Short Inseam Elastic High Waisted Summer Beach Crochet Black Lace Shorts($19.99)

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MeshMe Womens Jillian – Black White Paisley Print Patterned Tasseled Drawstring Loungewear Summer Beach Cover up Active Lounge Pajamas PJs Flounce Bounce Mini Cover-up Booty Short Shorts Small MeshMe Womens Jillian – Black White Paisley Print Patterned Tasseled Drawstring Loungewear Summer Beach Cover up Active Lounge Pajamas PJs Flounce Bounce Mini Cover-up Booty Short Shorts Small 39

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Tinseltown Juniors’ High-Waisted Floral-Print Cutoff Denim Shorts (13, Mint) Tinseltown Juniors’ High-Waisted Floral-Print Cutoff Denim Shorts (13, Mint)

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Clinamen Clothing Women Plus Size Jaquard Patterned Elastic Waist Short(ZB4239) (XXXLarge, Blush/Beige) Clinamen Clothing Women Plus Size Jaquard Patterned Elastic Waist Short(ZB4239) (XXXLarge, Blush/Beige)

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Aoudery Flowy Shorts for Women Casual Boho Floral Skorts Ruffle Mini Skirts Running Tennis Butterfly Shorts Double Layer Chiffon Shorts – Floral Blue M($27.99)

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HDE Womens Plus Size Shorts Patterned Casual Pull On Elastic Waist Dress Shorts (Black and White Tribal, 1X) HDE Womens Plus Size Shorts Patterned Casual Pull On Elastic Waist Dress Shorts (Black and White Tribal, 1X) 10.98

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Modamix Women’s Plus Size Printed Pleated Crepe Short, Black/White Floral, 24W Modamix Women’s Plus Size Printed Pleated Crepe Short, Black/White Floral, 24W

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Floerns Women’s Summer Tribal Print Elastic Waist Beach Shorts Deep Blue Tropical Medium($18.99)

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Relipop Women Sexy Hot Pants Summer Casual Shorts High Waist Short Beach (Medium, Blue) Relipop Women Sexy Hot Pants Summer Casual Shorts High Waist Short Beach (Medium, Blue)

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BeadChica Womens Casual Cute Summer Shorts Elastic High Waisted Pleated Ruffle Comfy Flowy Short Beach Pants-Prints-XXL($19.99)

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Floerns Women’s Summer Tribal Print Elastic Waist Beach Shorts Brown and Black Medium($17.99)

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Kafeimali Women’s Fashion Summer Leopard Beach Shorts Casual Short Pants (XXL)($12.99)

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FEKOAFE Women Causal Blue Flower Print Print Drawstring Lounge Shorts Women Plus Size Cotton with Pockets Blue Flower Print-S Small($19.99)

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