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Thursday Trend: Patterned Shorts

06/20/13 | Fashion and Style, J Crew, Jack Rogers, Thursday Trend

Tomorrow is the first day of summer! While this is very exciting news it is crazy how fast the time has gone.  I feel like just yesterday I was in printed pants and a sweater writing my New Year’s Resolutions and now we are almost half way through the year! As the entire country is heating up and gearing for summer I printed short are one of the best ways to stay cool and stylish. 

WIth patterned bottoms I say let the shorts do the work! 
I would pair them with a plain tee, a pair of Jack Rogers, a Longchamp tote, and pearl studs!
I generally pick a sundress over shorts but sometimes having pockets and a more nimble outfit can be better. I am in love with all of the pattered shorts that are available this season, here are nine of my favorites:

One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six / Seven / Eight / Nine

Would you wear patterned shorts?  How would you style them?

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Comments

  1. CaninesCouture says

    June 23, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    #7. Definitely #7. But they’re all adorable.

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  2. Misty says

    June 21, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Ooh, I love so many of these. I like #7 the most though.

  3. Emily Woodard says

    June 21, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    I love #7! I’d style them with a white top and a statement necklace of some sort.

  4. Michael says

    June 21, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I’m on the hunt for patterned shorts. I was in Loft over the weekend and they had tons of adorable pairs on sale. Of course none were in my size. Also, my biggest issue with shorts is their length. I have thick thighs so those 3″ ride like crazy. I need 5″ but almost no one has them, except Old Navy. And bermuda shorts look terrible on me.

  5. Lauren says

    June 21, 2013 at 8:51 am

    I’ve been lusting after those pink J.Crew ones! So pretty!

    Lauern
    Fizz and Frosting

  6. Eva M. says

    June 21, 2013 at 3:11 am

    very nice combination in the first pic!!

    xx
    FashionEvELand | FEEL

  7. lian says

    June 21, 2013 at 1:23 am

    i love trend and i already have a few printed shorts, it looks perfect and it makes the outfit looks more fun and creative!

    anyway, have a great weekend kelly!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.com

  8. Carly says

    June 20, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Those polka dot shorts are AWESOME!

    Carly
    http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

  9. Rachel. says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    loving printed shorts at the moment! Got some lovely ones from H&M! 3 and 7 are my favourites! xo

    http://prettypetticoats.blogspot.co.uk/

  10. Jennifer says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    beautiful shorts!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  11. Becky Dougherty says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I totally agree to do a plain top with patterned short. I will usually choose a dress over shorts, too. I can’t ever find shorts that fit right. My favorite pair of shorts right now is a pair I cut off from jeans that I didn’t like anymore. They fit perfectly. 🙂

  12. Janet Mandell says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    2 4 and 8 are my FAVS!!! Great picks tho 🙂

    http://www.fashion-a-holic.com

  13. ♥ vendy ♥ says

    June 20, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    love the number 7 dear
    fabolous mood…
    xoxo

    ★ Vendy ★
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  14. Sandy a la Mode says

    June 20, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    i have way way way too many patterned shorts!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

  15. Helena Resende says

    June 20, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Those shorts are really cool!

  16. Helena Resende says

    June 20, 2013 at 3:24 pm

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  17. Sophia M says

    June 20, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I love so much this trend!!!
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

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