Don't Look Now, but the Fashion Bicycle Short Is Here

Moms will always be the It Parent, but dads are having a moment too, particularly in the humor and fashion departments. And with the new, head-scratching trend of fashion-girl bicycle shorts, the two primary spheres of Dad-ism are coming ever closer together, until they form a cell that's just completed mitosis. Here, seven examples of the Lance Armstrong-friendly trouser alternative.

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At its historic Cuba show, Chanel presented embellished Lycra-ish shorts for the ultimate "I'm on holiday, I don't need real pants" ensemble. Feels kind of '80s aerobics class, kind of unfinished, which is not a vibe I would be mad at.

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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again to make bouclé cut like athletic pants happen, as Chanel did once again for Fall 2017. But also, like a dad would say about his stock portfolio, diversify, diversify, diversify—and they did, with roomier, more culotte-ish shorts.

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Just when you thought "Psh, this won't catch on at all," IN COMES KIM KARDASHIAN with a captivatingly high-waisted pair, worn with ankle-strap sandals, a henley, and a moto jacket the stud factory puked all over.

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But wait! Here's another adapter: Leandra Medine, who's proven to be the most ardent and creative supporter of cropped leggings. With a blazer and sock boots in this instance...

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An army shirt, mules, and not-on-body sweater in this one...

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Cowboy boots here...