13 Denim Shorts to Add to Your Warm-Weather Wardrobe

Striking the perfect balance between practical and stylish, the best denim shorts are a tried-and-true summer staple: They maintain the same casual vibe of your favorite straight-leg denim, with the obvious advantage of keep you cool and breezy when it’s sweltering outside. Not to mention, denim shorts have endless styling potential, whether you throw on dark-wash bermudas with a baby tee and cowboy boots for a girls-only brunch date, or pair baggy cutoffs with a relaxed button-down and suede clogs for a farmer’s market haul. 

Of course, finding the perfect pair of denim shorts can seem like a daunting task. There are so many styles, lengths, and washes to choose from that, just like the hunt for a holy grail pair of jeans, you might have to go through many options before you find something that vibes your personal style. Luckily, we did the legwork for you and narrowed down all the must-own silhouettes for summer 2021. From borrow-from-the-boys fits to crisscross waists, 13 of the best denim shorts are yours to shop, below.