Shorts are definitely not a crowd-favorite clothing item. It's partly due to how difficult it can be to find a pair that's flattering. When shopping for these warm-weather bottoms, the offerings tend to feel scattered: You've either got to go full-on denim diaper (as in booty-baring) or the total opposite: school uniform khakis.
But fortunately for all of our behinds, the high-waisted trend is going strong through the spring and summer months — and it's one everyone should try. No matter your body shape, high-waisted shorts highlight your midsection, accentuate your backside, and elongate your legs. Plus, they hit that perfect sweet spot between polished and sexy. Once you find a pair you love, you'll be throwing them on with a tee or a tank at every chance you get.
Click on for 16 of our current favorites and start stocking up now: We bet you're about to get a whole lot of wear out of these.
Take high-waisted to new heights with this versatile paper-bag waist pair.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Belted High-Waist Shorts, $418, available at Farfetch.
If short shorts aren't your thing, this vertical-striped, flowing pair should do the trick.
Silence + Noise Stripe Culotte Pant, $69, available at Urban Outfitters.
Bring the lace-up trend down to your bottoms, too.
Alexander McQueen High Waisted Denim Shorts, $775, available at StyleBop.
Everyone needs a "dressy" short for nights on the town.
MSGM High-Waist Shorts, $191.50, available at Farfetch.
Give the denim a break and make blush pink your new neutral.
Zara Pleated Shorts, $39.90, available at Zara.
Go big or go home in some oversized denim culottes.
Edit Blue Wide-leg High-rise Denim Culottes, $265, available at Lyst.
Ready for a fashion-girl safari.
Bliss & Mischief Field Poppy Cotton Shorts, $333, available at MATCHESFASHION.COM.
Since layering shorts isn't the most practical, this pair gives the illusion of two pairs.
Pixie Market Layered Frayed Denim Shorts, $70, available at Pixie Market.
Fashion's take on the basketball short.
Rick Owens Silk Shorts, $653, available at MyTheresa.
Give a white tee a retro flair with some '70s-inspired contrast edging.
Samantha Pleet Spectrum Short, $159, available at Garmentory.
"Mom" shorts have never looked as good as this Isabel Marant version.
Isabel Marant Neddy High Waisted Bermuda Shorts, $345, available at Moda Operandi.
Topstitching was one of the most prominent trends on the runways last fashion month. Now, it can be yours at a fast-fashion price.
Forever21 Contemporary Textured Shorts, $22.90, available at Forever21.
Get the vintage feel without all the thrift store hunting.
H&M Denim Shorts, $29.99, available at H&M.
Keep things light and girly with a minimal, silky, pajama-inspired pair.
Reformation Jazz Short, $98, available at Reformation.
Is gingham the new stripe? For spring and summer, it just might be.
Topshop Gingham Paperbag Shorts, $58, available at Topshop.
The larger side pocket flaps will keep you hands and purse free all summer.
Christina Economou Pocket Shorts, $145, available at Christina Economou.
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