Tuesday, April 6, 2021

17 Pairs Of Shorts Worthy Of Curvy Girls

Everyone has their kryptonite: Superman had...well, kryptonite; Achilles had his heel; and for me, it's shorts. I remember standing on the field during camp on a, particularly, sticky August day. Everyone around me was dressed in the ubiquitous uniform of denim shorts and a tank top, but I stood there in my dark-wash jeans, drenched in sweat, swearing that I was perfectly comfortable. Thanks to some harsh body-bashing brainwashing I had experienced over the years, I felt that my chubby legs were something to be ashamed of, something to keep covered up. I carried those body issues with me into adulthood, until one day I realized: screw it. I refuse to allow my hang-ups to prevent me from wearing what I want — especially those pieces that are generally awesome.

Now, I do that without fear of showing off my stems — thick thighs, cellulite, and all. Whether you’re like me and are just beginning your leg love affair or you’ve never shied away from a stringy pair of cutoffs, I rounded up a list of the best plus-size shorts. Ahead, find everything from chic high-waist styles to comfy sweat shorts that will let you display just as much as you're ready to.

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Madewell The Plus Curvy Perfect Jean Short in Baylis Wash


Size Range: 14W-16W

Shop Madewell

Madewell The Plus Curvy Perfect Jean Short in Baylis Wash, $, available at Madewell

Universal Standard Women's Mid-Rise French Terry Pull-On Shorts


Size Range: 1X-4X

Shop Target

Universal Thread Women's Mid-Rise French Terry Pull-On Shorts, $, available at Target

Universal Standard Next–to–Naked Bike Shorts


Size Range: 00-36

Shop Universal Standard

Universal Standard Next–to–Naked Bike Shorts, $, available at Universal Standard

Eloquii Relaxed Bermuda Shorts


Size Range: 14-26

Shop Eloquii

Eloquii Relaxed Bermuda Shorts, $, available at Eloquii

A New Day Women's High-Rise Tie Waist Shorts


Size Range: 1X-4X

Shop Target


A New Day Women's High-Rise Tie Waist Shorts - A New Day™, $, available at Target

VioletaCommitted Floral Print Shorts


Size Range: M-4XL

Shop Mango

Violeta Floral print shorts, $, available at Mango

Violeta Embroidered Cotton Shorts


Size Range: M-4XL

Shop Mango

Mango Embroidered cotton shorts, $, available at Mango

Torrid Red Wine Mesh Embroidered Pull-On Short


Size Range: 10-30

Shop Torrid

Torrid Red Wine Mesh Embroidered Pull-On Short, $, available at Torrid

Girlfriend Black High-Rise Bike Short


Size Range: XS-6XL

Shop Girlfriend



Girlfriend Toasted Apricot Seamless High-Rise Bike Short, $, available at GirlfriendPhoto Courtesy of Girlfriend.

Eloquii Printed High Waisted Shorts


Size Range: 14-28

Shop Eloquii

Eloquii Printed High Waisted Shorts, $, available at Eloquii

Forever21 Plus Size Juicy Couture Shorts


Size Range: 0X-3X

Shop Forever21

Forever21 Plus Plus Size Juicy Couture Shorts, $, available at Forever21

Boohoo Plus Paper Bag Waist Tailored Short



Size Range: 12-20

Shop Boohoo

Boohoo Plus Paper Bag Waist Tailored Short, $, available at Boohoo

Style & Co Plus Size Bermuda Shorts


Size Range: 14W-24W

Shop Macy’s

Macy's Plus Size Bermuda Shorts, Created for Macy's, $, available at Macy's

Caslon Pull-On Tencel Shorts


Size Range: 1X-3X

Shop Nordstrom Rack

Caslon CaslonPull-On Tencel Shorts(Plus Size), $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Old Navy High-Waisted Printed Linen-Blend Plus-Size Shorts


Size Range: 1X-4X

Shop Old Navy

Old Navy High-Waisted Printed Linen-Blend Plus-Size Shorts -- 5-inch inseam, $, available at Old Navy

Levi's Women's Plus-Size 501 Original Shorts


Size Range: 16-24

Shop Amazon

Levi's Levi's Women's Plus-Size 501 Original Shorts, $, available at Amazon

Daily Practice by Anthropologie Kimberly Shorts


Size Range: 1X-3X

Shop Anthropologie

Daily Practice by Anthropologie Daily Practice by Anthropologie Kimberly Shorts, $, available at Anthropologie

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