Summer Trends – – The Number Nineteen

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I have my go-to classics, and I also selectively choose from the lineup of fresh shorts trends that come out each summer. Care to join me on the latter?

The Number Nineteen

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May is when I really ramp up my shorts shopping, so I thought I’d share a timely edit of which trends are the buzziest for summer 2026. There happen to be quite a few shorts styles to choose from this season (more so than other years, for a matter of fact), so I had to narrow it down a bit to seven standout trends that are already going viral or are selling out more and more with each 70-plus-degree day.

Scroll on to choose from everything from the shorts color that’s a fashion-crowd favorite to the lengths that people are gravitating toward—and much more.

(Pictures used in this post are for reference only, all copyrights belong to the respective owners of the images. Sources include but not limited to – google, IG, respective fashion magazines, fashion designers, editors, publishers, industry insiders, fashion models and fashion brands)

Red Pull-on Shorts –

Pull-on shorts have become a wardrobe staple over the past couple of years, but if you want to look the most 2026, opt for a red pair.

Micro Shorts –

Teeny tiny shorts are back after the Bermuda wave of summer 2025. The easiest, most low-key way to wear them is seen here on Coco Schiffer: with an oversize button-down.

Satin Shorts –

Hang onto those satin shorts you bought last year—the trend is here to stay. While it was all about the short lace-trimmed styles last year (which are still cool), there’s more variety this year, with tafetta and zippered styles now in the mix.

Bloomers –

The 2026 version of the bubble shorts trend is bloomers. They’re cute, fun, and will make your outfits cooler.

A-line Shorts –

When it comes to mid-thigh and denim shorts, I recommend steering clear of fitted pairs and buying A-line styles instead. They’re flattering and timeless.

Polished Bermuda Shorts –

If I’m going to wear Bermuda shorts, they’re not going to be sloppy ones. Luckily, the new wave of long shorts is tailored, which polish up your outfits instantly.

White Denim Shorts –

I said it during Coachella, and I’ll say it again—everyone is suddenly wearing white denim shorts, and I’ve noticed that the best pairs are flying out of stock.