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.

Kimchi Blue Valentina High-Rise Bubble Short
Kimchi & Blue Kimchi Blue Valentina High-Rise Bubble Short 54
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Kimchi Blue Tropical High-Rise Short
Kimchi & Blue Kimchi Blue Tropical High-Rise Short 49
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Out From Under Flutterfly Short
Out From Under Out From Under Flutterfly Short 29
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High-waisted short in postcard print
J.Crew High-waisted short in postcard print 59.5
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Mid-Rise Patterned Everyday Shorts for Women (3 1/2
Old Navy Mid-Rise Patterned Everyday Shorts for Women (3 1/2″) 22.94
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Tie-waist short in Ratti® painted pineapple
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 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 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
brand Gotcha Gotcha For UO Neon Mid-Rise Board Shorts 49
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ASOS Curve ASOS CURVE High Waist Checked Shorts
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) 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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Embroidered Casual Shorts
Tommy Hilfiger Embroidered Casual Shorts 31.99
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Angie Women's Tie Waist Printed Shorts, Navy, Small
Angie Women’s Tie Waist Printed Shorts, Navy, Small Angie Women’s Tie Waist Printed Shorts, Navy, Small
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Women's Casual Pompom Tassel Lace Trim Mini Beach Shorts, Lace_1, Small
Women’s Casual Pompom Tassel Lace Trim Mini Beach Shorts, Lace_1, Small Women’s Casual Pompom Tassel Lace Trim Mini Beach Shorts, Lace_1, Small
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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 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) 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) Clinamen Clothing Women Plus Size Jaquard Patterned Elastic Waist Short(ZB4239) (XXXLarge, Blush/Beige)
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