Like everyone else, my sartorial love affair with sweatshorts began a little less than a year ago. The fabric known as denim was no longer in my vocabulary (temporarily, at least), and it would soon be too hot for sweatpants. Luckily, brands were right in step with that thinking, and in came the sweatshorts trend, but I'd argue that they're no longer just a trend—they've become a warm-weather basic. Given that they're wildly comfortable and you can easily dress them up or down, they're pretty much the perfect article of clothing.
At the start of the sweatshorts trend, inventory was scarce and every new pair would fly out of stock. But now, there are tons of options on the market to choose from, and brands both high and low have fully embraced the trend. So in case you're in need of a sweatshorts refresh and are seeking help navigating the offerings, keep scrolling to find your next pair, sourced by me.
Alo always gets it right.
Amazon shoppers really love this pair.
Make it a matching set with the hoodie.
One of the many excellent Reformation options.
All I can say is yes.
Spring!
The color of the season.
This is the set every fashion girl is currently coveting.
I actually love that these don't have a drawstring.
Sweatshorts and running shorts had a perfect baby.
The matching pullover is a must.
Snag these while they're on sale.
Nike shorts are always a good idea.
Cotton Citizen's cool shorts come in so many good colors.
These come in five different shades of nude.
No wonder this adorable pair is selling out.
I love this color.
I have a hunch you'll get a lot of use out of these.
These look like summer.
If you're looking for a pair that's on the longer side, these are just right.
The price is right on this sweet pair.
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Harry Styles Just Paired Short Shorts With the New It Sneaker Color of the SummerA vibe.
