Shopping for Denim Shorts Was a Nightmare Until I Found These 24 Inclusive Pairs

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There's nothing more frustrating than shopping online for hours and not seeing anything you like. If you're plus size, limited sizing and silhouettes can make the struggle to find the perfect pair of jeans, dresses, or shorts much harder. Denim shorts have always been the item I struggle to shop for most. For the longest time, every style 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 on to the buying power and sartorial needs of the plus-size market, some of my favorite retailers have added cute, trend-forward styles in washes, cuts, and lengths that suit everyone (took them 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 available to convince you that you need a good pair of shorts. 

Below, shop some of the best plus-size jean shorts just in time for summer. To spark joy and help you style them, I've included some super cute, inclusive outfit inspiration. Everyone deserves to find clothes they feel and look good in, and these 24 pairs do just that. 

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To re-create this look you'll want to reach for a pair of denim shorts and a cropped tank. 

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Pair your favorite denim shorts with a crochet top to re-create this look. 

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To re-create this fun look, pull on a tie-front top with your denim shorts.

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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitated). AtBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joiningBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)