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There are a few fashion items that are particularly divisive among the fashion crowd. (Think: Crocs, micro purses or even the thought of wearing socks with sandals.) But there are some pieces that manage to make a resurgence so strong, it’s impossible to deny their staying power — and bike shorts are one of them.

The polarizing athleisure trend first made waves with one miss Princess Diana back in the ’90s, and after a two-decade hiatus, bike shorts aren’t just back in the trend cycle: They’re a veritable closet staple for just about any woman, no matter if