I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I want my summer outfits to look and feel effortless. I love a look full of complicated layers in the fall and winter, but once the weather warms up, I lean into the laid-back aesthetic, meaning a rotation of dresses, tank tops, tees, and shorts. But when I recently pulled out my summer staples, I quickly realized that most of my shorts are denim, and as of this year, my tastes have changed. While I once loved denim shorts, I'm officially over them now.
This is just a personal preference. I think everyone should wear whatever they like, but I don't find denim shorts comfortable anymore. I prefer lightweight linen or soft cotton when temperatures are high, so I've been on a mission to replace my denim-shorts collection with more breathable fabrics. I've scoured the internet for the best non-denim shorts to add to my summer wardrobe and found some seriously chic options. Below I'm sharing my favorite finds in case you're in the market. Keep scrolling for 32 pairs of non-denim shorts for summer.
I love the high waist on these.
Very chic.
Perfectly tailored.
Made for summer vacations.
It's linen season.
How romantic are these eyelet details?
Polished and comfortable.
You can't beat this price point.
How pretty.
Everyone needs a pair of white linen shorts in their wardrobe.
You can dress these up or down so easily.
I need this entire outfit in my closet.
The building block for endless outfits.
European summer, anyone?
This fabric is perfect for a night out.
Quintessentially summer.
This color!
You can just tell these are comfortable.
So versatile.
An evening short, if you will.
It's giving Amalfi Coast.
This tailoring is just perfect.
You can find me in these all summer.
These are begging for a trip to the beach.
Even a basic tank looks elevated with these.
These pleats add a little something extra.
Mango's summer collection just gets it.
These really accentuate your waistline.
A summer classic.
I'm a sucker for a tailored short.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since then been updated.
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