Shopping For Denim Shorts Was A Nightmare Until I Found These 24 Inclusive Pairs

There’s nothing more frustrating than shopping online for hours and not seeing anything you like. If you’re plus size, it’s even harder because limited sizing and silhouettes— making the struggle to find the perfect pair of jeans, dresses, or shorts that much harder. Denim shorts have always been the item I struggle to shop with the most. For the longest time, nearly all styles available in my size felt too boring, too long, too big, too small, or too cropped. Over the last few years, as more and more brands have caught up to the plus size market’s buying power and sartorial needs, some of my favorite retailers have added cute, trend-forward styles in a variety of washes, cuts. and lengths that suits everyone. (Took long enough!)

Now that summer is here, I can’t wait to pull my jean shorts from storage and feel comfortable and chic this summer. While my personal uniform involves a pair worn with a simple white tee and leather sandals, there’s a ton of outfit inspiration out there to convince you that you need a pair.

Below, shop some of the best plus size jean shorts just in time for the summer— including some super cute, inclusive outfit inspiration to spark joy. Everyone deserves to find clothing that they feel and look good in, and these 24 pairs do just that.