Plus-Size Fashion

The Absolute Best Plus-Size Shorts for Summer 2024

written by MAYA G. PETE

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Source: Jules Kennedy for The Everygirl
Source: Jules Kennedy for The Everygirl

Summer is here, and I’m welcoming the warm weather by letting my thighs breathe. Now, I know what you’re thinking: You’re wondering how I, a fellow plus-size woman, recommend shorts when I know that the plus-size fashion “rules” say we should cover our legs. Honestly? We’re saying down with that mentality and are leaving being self-conscious about wearing shorts in the rearview mirror—and to celebrate, we found the best plus-size shorts of 2024.

As a curvy girl, shorts have been notoriously hard for me to shop for because of my—what some would call—thunder thighs. To be honest, for some time, I completely gave up on wearing shorts that weren’t defined as activewear, and the only jean shorts I wore were cutoffs of men’s jeans I had thrifted. But after finally finding a pair that I loved, I got to a turning point—and these shorts can help you do the same. 

Ready to let your legs free all summer long? These are the plus-size shorts that should be on your radar. 

Denim Shorts

MADEWELL
Relaxed White Denim Shorts
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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
High-Rise Crossover Shorts

3 colors available

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KUT FROM THE KLOTH
High-Waisted Cutoff Shorts
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LEVI’S PREMIUM
’90s Denim Shorts

2 colors available

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LEVI’S
Mid-Length Cuffed Denim Shorts

4 colors available

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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
Long Denim Shorts

2 colors available

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MANGO
Mom-Fit Denim Shorts

3 colors available

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UNIVERSAL THREAD
Mid-Rise ’90s Baggy Denim Shorts

5 colors available

 

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ELOQUII
Denim Bermuda Shorts
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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
Loose-Fit Denim Shorts

2 colors available

 

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Pleated Shorts

ELOQUII
Pleated Shorts
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ELOQUII
Bermuda Shorts
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MADEWELL
Harlow Shorts
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Linen and Cotton Shorts

ELOQUII
Knitted Crochet Shorts
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NORDSTROM
Striped Cotton Shorts
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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
Linen Pull-On Shorts

4 colors available

 

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MANGO
Striped Shorts
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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
Swim Shorts

4 colors available

 

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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
Lightweight Terry Shorts

5 colors available

 

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MADEWELL
Drawstring Shorts
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GOOD AMERICAN
Poplin Shorts

2 colors available

 

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SEE ROSE GO
Woven Shorts

2 colors available

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UNIVERSAL STANDARD
Chambray Shorts

2 colors available

 

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THE STANDARD STITCH
Sweat Shorts

4 colors available

 

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