Plus-Size Fashion

The Absolute Best Plus-Size Shorts for Summer 2023

written by MAYA G. PETE

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

Sky’s out, thighs out! Spring 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 conscious about wearing shorts in the rearview mirror—and to celebrate, we found the best plus-size shorts of 2023.

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. 

Mid-Length Denim Shorts
Madewell
Mid-Length Denim Shorts
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Smocked Shorts
Wit & Wisdom
Smocked Shorts
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Linen Shorts
Universal Thread
Linen Shorts

8 colors available

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Linen Blend Shorts
H&M
Linen Blend Shorts

2 colors available

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Utility Shorts
A New Day
Utility Shorts

3 colors available

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Tweed Shorts
Eloquii
Tweed Shorts
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Linen Blend Shorts
H&M
Linen Blend Shorts
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Textured Cotton Shorts
ASOS
Textured Cotton Shorts
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Linen Shorts
River Island City
Linen Shorts
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High-Waisted Mom Shorts
Levi's
High-Waisted Mom Shorts
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High Rise Shorts
Good American
High Rise Shorts
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High Rise Denim Shorts
Eloquii
High Rise Denim Shorts
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Paperbag Shorts
Madewell
Paperbag Shorts
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Mom Shorts
H&M
Mom Shorts

5 colors available

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Cutoff Denim Shorts
Madewell
Cutoff Denim Shorts
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Pull-On Shorts
Madewell
Pull-On Shorts
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Tailored Shorts
A New Day
Tailored Shorts

6 colors available

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Satin Shorts
Eloquii
Satin Shorts
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Plisse Shorts
Good American
Plisse Shorts
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Linen Shorts
Open Edit
Linen Shorts
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Linen Blend Shorts
H&M
Linen Blend Shorts

4 colors available

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Seam Detail Shorts
Eloquii
Seam Detail Shorts
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Pull-On Shorts
Madewell
Pull-On Shorts

2 colors available

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Cutoff Shorts
H&M
Cutoff Shorts

4 colors available

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Cotton Shorts
Athleta
Cotton Shorts
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