Legs For Days, Shorts All Summer: 25 Shorts for Under $50

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• Shorts in Abstract Print with Fluro Binding, $42.43 at ASOS
• Linen Blended Flare Shorts in Navy, $19.90 at Uniqlo
• Flowing Printed Shorts in Red, $49.90 at Zara
• 1969 Printed Summer Cut-Offs in Dockside Blue, $49.95 at Gap
• Madewell White Denim Shorts, $41.30 (on sale from $59) at Shopbop
• 4" Chino Short in Bright Indigo, $45 at J.Crew
• Langthorne Short in Navy Floral, $44.50 at Jack Wills
• Ikat Print Woven Shorts, $17.80 at Forever 21
• Sparkle & Fade Camo Runner Short, $9.99 (on sale from $44) at Urban Outfitters
• CURVE Exclusive Denim Short with Crochet Lace, $47.52 at
• Aubin & Wills Newstead Striped Cotton and Linen-Blend Shorts, $50 (on sale from $135) at The Outnet
• Destroyed Sexy Boyfriend Shorts in Dune Wash, $49.95 at Gap
• Wheeler Shorts, $39.99 (on sale from $59.98) at Stylemint
• Destroyed Pink Relaxed Fit Shorts, $44.50 (on sale from $89) at Williamsburg Garment Company
• The Diva Denim Shorts in Blue Palm, $15 (on sale from $22.94) at Old Navy
• Pocket Bermuda Short in Olive, $24.99 (on sale from $44.95) at American Eagle Outfitters
• Easy Rider Bermuda Shorts in Denim Washed, $22.80 at Forever 21
• Urban Renewal Dyed Denim Short in Purple, $9.99 (on sale from $44) at Urban Outfitters
• Pleat-Front Short in Ultra Yellow, $44.50 at Banana Republic
• Wispy Vine Print Skort, $26.99 (on sale from $44.99) at Loft
• Free People Dolphin Cutoff Shorts in True Blue, $47.60 (on sale from $68) at Shopbop
• Pleated Shorts with Self-Tie Belt in Taupe, $17.80 at Forever 21
• Splendid Drawstring Cotton Shorts in Fuchsia, $40 (on sale from $98) at The Outnet
• Unisex Cotton Twill Postal Short in Medium Charcoal, $42 at American Apparel
• Chino Shorts in Light Green, $14.90 (on sale from $19.90) at Uniqlo

We're going to keep it short here: The official start of summer is tomorrow (YAY!), which means that shorts season is about to be in full swing. Your legs are now golden with the help of some self-tanner, so get ready to bare them proudly. With about a zillion options out there (that's an exact figure), we scoured the vast sea of shorts to bring you 25 pairs that fall well within budget. You're going to be giddy over the range of styles available, pleasantly surprised by some of the brands on offer—cough, American Eagle, cough— and in shock over the prices. So what are you waiting for? Click through our favorites above and then start counting down the days until the delivery man arrives. —Cleo Zancope
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