I Hate Skin-Tight Denim Shorts—Here's My Secret to Finding Relaxed Fits
True story: All I wore from ages 13 to 18 were short shorts from American Eagle. Nowadays, I'm not exactly jazzed about revealing, skin-tight denim shorts, so I look for much more relaxed styles, and they can sometimes be hard to find. The secret to my search is paying attention to the leg opening measurements, which are roughly around 25 inches or higher for looser fits and around 21 inches or lower for tighter styles.
Even though I appreciate a good pair of skinny jeans as much as the next person, I can't say the same for my shorts. Relaxed shorts are so much chiller and easier to wear in my opinion. So without further ado, scroll down to shop my favorite relaxed denim shorts on the market right now.
Short Shorts
I'd wear these with a crisp white tee and Converse sneakers.
These shorts would go perfectly with a leather jacket.
"Bombshell" is right there in the name, so you know these shorts are good.
Medium and Long Shorts
This longer length is great when you're not in the mood for revealing short shorts.
Eloquii has a highly underrated denim selection you should definitely check out.
These remind me of shorts I'd wear in middle school. What's old is new again.
Reformation always hits it out of the park with its denim.
I love how these relaxed shorts are styled with a blazer for a hint of polish.
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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of senior news editor (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.
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