Best Denim Shorts for Women – Top Denim Shorts 2021

Hey, love! Let’s chat best denim shorts. Most of the time, I really hate trying on shorts in a fitting room only to find them feel rough and scratchy. Nowadays, there are much better jean shorts on the market made with stretchy material to avoid these complaints.

Best Denim Shorts for Women – Top Denim Shorts 2021

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To call a pair of denim shorts the absolute best I have quite a few requirements. First, I need the shorts to hit at a reasonable length. I am 27-years-old now so I can’t pull off the standard short-short anymore like I once did!

Second, the shorts need to move with me. These days I never go for any denim shorts that feel difficult to get up and down from. You can trust this list of top recommendations for denim shorts because I am a picky customer when it comes to this clothing piece.

Best Denim Shorts: Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch 90s High Rise Cutoff Shorts

One of my most recent denim shorts purchases was from A&F when I bought a new pair of 90s cutoff shorts for the summertime. I stuck with my regular size and ordered a size 30 which equates to a US 10.

As soon as I slipped into this fresh pair of denim shorts I felt very comfortable wearing them! For a YouTube try on haul I styled these cutoff shorts with a trapeze halter tank as well as a puff sleeve crop top.

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If you plan on ordering these denim cutoffs for yourself this summer from A&F, I’d stick with your true size. The size 30 fit me SO perfectly and I recommend watching my YouTube video to see how they fit me in real time, too. The slight ripping on the hemlines of these shorts give it an authentic cutoff look.

The high rise cut to these denim shorts flatter the figure well. Once again, I am blown away by Abercrombie & Fitch denim shorts ever since I ordered my first pair of Curve Love Denim Shorts back in February.

Halter Trapeze Linen Cami (S) // Abercrombie 90s High Rise Cutoff Shorts (size:10/30) // Women’s Packable Boater Hat – A New Day™ //Red Dress Boutique Let’s Escape Together Medium Tan Bag

Puff Sleeve Squareneck Top (M) //Abercrombie 90s High Rise Cutoff Shorts (size:10/30) // Women’s Packable Boater Hat – A New Day™

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise Mom Shorts – “Medium Destroy”

These are the first pair of denim shorts that I bought from Abercrombie earlier this year. To kick off my spring shopping, I ordered myself a pair of Curve Love High Rise Mom Shorts in the wash “Medium Destroy”.

Not only does the size 30 (US 10) fit so well on me, but I love how much coverage these denim shorts provide in the back. The Curve Love line from A&F features a brand new approach to fitting ladies who have a smaller waist and thicker thighs/booty.

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Even on the A&F website so many people left positive reviews about these exact high rise mom shorts that I am wearing below. Personally, I love the wash I picked out “Medium Destroy” for its slight rips and darker color.

White Drapey V-Neck T-Shirt (M) // Curve Love High Rise Mom Shorts (size:10/30) // Tarte Color Splash Lipstick – Set Sail // Kendra Scott Emilie Gold Multi Strand Necklace in Iridescent Drusy

Double-Tie Short-Sleeve Cardigan (M) // Ribbed White Cami Tank Top (M) // Curve Love High Rise Mom Shorts (size:10/30) // Tarte Color Splash Lipstick – Set Sail // Kendra Scott Emilie Gold Multi Strand Necklace in Iridescent Drusy

Best Denim Shorts: Old Navy

Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Straight Ripped Jean Shorts

In addition to the Abercrombie & Fitch denim shorts that I’ve recently purchased I also have a few new pairs from Old Navy. One of the stand-out pairs of denim shorts that I’ve worn on repeat lately is the O.G. Straight Ripped Jean Shorts in my usual size 10.

Need an affordable pair of jean shorts for the summer? Old Navy has quite the variety. The cuffed hemlines to these ripped jean shorts might not be everyone’s style, but I appreciate the extra length they give.

Ruffled Square-Neck Smocked Blouse for Women (M) // High-Waisted O.G. Straight Ripped Jean Shorts (size:10) // Kira Chevron Quilted Small Convertible Leather Crossbody Bag // Tarte Cosmetics H2O Lip Gloss “Hang Ten”

Printed Ruffled V-Neck Cami Top for Women (M) // High-Waisted O.G. Straight Ripped Jean Shorts // Kira Chevron Quilted Small Convertible Leather Crossbody Bag // Emilie Gold Multi Strand Necklace in Iridescent Drusy // Tarte Cosmetics H2O Lip Gloss “Hang Ten”

Oversized Clip-Dot Crochet-Lace Button-Front Blouse for Women (M) // High-Waisted O.G. Straight Ripped Jean Shorts // Amazon Rattan Satchel Bag // Raffia Slide Sandals for Women

More Jean Shorts: Walmart

Time and Tru Women’s 5-Button Core Shorts

What initially caught my attention while browsing Walmart in-store were the 5-buttons found on these shorts. Time and Tru at Walmart makes amazing denim shorts and I was happy once I found these in my usual size 10 to take home with me.

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Upon linking these new shorts to share on YouTube, I discovered the many color choices. You can find these stretchy and comfortable 5-button high rise shorts in white, pink, classic denim, and even camo.

Time and Tru Women’s Long Sleeve Peasant Top // Time and Tru Women’s 5-Button Core Shorts