Move Over Sweatpants, Sweatshorts Are Here For Summer

Sweatpants have been delivering us all sorts of comfort throughout life on lockdown. We'd even go so far as to say this garment has taken on the role of a supportive friend — because who else is gonna wrap us up in a cozy cotton embrace at all hours of the day? But the more the sun shines, the more that friendly hug-like feel turns into a clingy suffocating grip on our legs. So, as the temperatures start rising, we'll be trading in our beloved sweatpants for a barely-there take on the trend: sweatshorts.

A not-so-distant cousin to the sweatpant, these abbreviated versions offer the same level of snuggle but better suited to a warmer climate. By only removing about 3/4 of its fabric, the comforting core of the garment is maintained while our sweaty limbs are set free — whether that's for a vitamin D-drenched walk outside or an all-night couch party in front of your TV.

However you plan on spending your summer, we highly suggest doing so in the kind of clothing you can count on to keep you looking and feeling cool — and we've rounded up 21 sweatshorts that are just that.

We’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team.

Italic Recycled Terry Shorts, $, available at Italic

Champion RWSS Gym Shorts, $, available at Champion

Adidas French Terry Fabric Shorts, $, available at Adidas

lululemon On the Fly Short 2.5", $, available at lululemon

Storets Ruby Lounge Shorts, $, available at Storets

FP Movement So Long Shorts, $, available at Free People

Bobi Tie Dye Terry Shorts, $, available at Revolve

Just My Size Plus Cotton Jersey Pull-On Shorts, $, available at Amazon Fashion

Lou And Grey Signaturesoft Plush Drawstring Shorts, $, available at Lou And Grey

R13 Harem Sweatshorts, $, available at Shopbop

H&M Lightweight Sweatshorts, $, available at H&M

Famulily Summer Beach Shorts, $, available at Amazon Fashion

Madewell Rainbow-Inset Sweatshorts, $, available at Madewell

PUMA MMQ Sweat Shorts, $, available at PacSun

Splendid Star Spangled Active Short, $, available at Splendid

Athleta Farallon Bermuda, $, available at Athleta

Gap Jersey Lounge Shorts, $, available at Gap

Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive Sweat Shorts with Drawcord and Pull-Up Loops, $, available at Zappos

Lands' End Plus Size Serious Sweats Sweatshorts, $, available at Lands' End

Urban Renewal Recycled Fleece Bermuda Short, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Vuori Halo Performance Short, $, available at Vuori

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