Girls, the weather is finally warming up and I am so ready for summer! That leads me to a serious question; what summer wardrobe would be complete without the perfect pair of denim shorts? The answer is, not a single one. Finding the right pair of denim shorts when you're in your 30's (or 40's, 50's 60's and so on) can be challenging. For me the perfect pair is not too short, wider around the thigh so they aren't squeezing you in all the wrong places, and maybe have a slight distressed look to them. That's a lot of criteria for one pair of shorts, I know, however that's what I'm here for. I'm here to find great fitting, affordable pieces for you, and I take that job verrrrrry seriously! Top:h&m striped tee Sunglasses:aviators
Okay, so this first pair of shorts are technically called "mom" shorts, and I may not be a mom but to me these are a great fit. Mom shorts usually are the perfect high rise and not too short. This pair from american eagle have all of those things plus the perfect amount of distressing.
ae mom shorts image from: ae.com
This next pair is from my favorite store, h&m. These shorts are also more of a high rise (even though they are described online as low rise) have a button fly, and have a darker wash. They are a shorter fit put perfect for a vacation or the beach. I love pairing shorter denim shorts with a one piece bathing suit because if I am feeling too insecure laying around in just a bathing suit this outfit will provide just enough coverage without having to always wear a cover up.
hm denim button fly shorts image from: hm.com
What I love about this next pair of boyfriend shorts from old navy is that they come in a 3" inseam so the are still short but since they are a boyfriend fit they will be looser on your thighs and would be great for weekend activities in the summer.
old navy boyfriend shorts image from:oldnavy.com
Okay so you want to wear denim shorts but feel self conscious in short shorts? Well than these next two pairs are for you. This first pair from the gap are great because they have a 5" inseam which makes them a little longer without going all the way to bremuda shorts. I love the darker wash on them and also the distressed cuff detail is super cute.
gap mid rise 5" denim shorts image from:gap.com
Now if those still aren't long enough, I have found the cutest bremuda shorts. My friend Julie was telling me she only wears bremuda style shorts and at the time I was thinking I would never ever wear bremuda shorts. However while searching them I have changed my mind. There are tons of cute styles out there. For me I like the styles that have a cuff on them rather than a raw hem, so this pair from the gap are my perfect pair.
gap high rise 7" denim shorts image from:gap.com
Okay, one last denim short trend I am fully on board with is the come back of the shortall's. Since I grew up in the 90's (which of course I consider to have had the greatest fashion of all time) I used have lots of overalls both regular and short, so of course I was super pumped to rock a pair 20 years later. I found the cutest pair, so from the gap and if are you into this trend you guys will love these.
gap denim short overalls image from:gap.com
Hopefully this post has given you guys some great finds for many different styles of denim shorts depending upon your own preferences for what fit you want! Thanks for stopping by!!