WE MADE IT! That’s what I’m telling myself this week. A week ago, we were without power and water in chilling temperatures. This week we have 70 degree weather and sunshine! I’m curious to know, are you thinking ahead to spring break plans for the family? Or a beach vacation this summer? I’d love to hear what future plans you might have this year to help curate helpful things to take along with you!
Summer/Spring/Fall I live in denim shorts. Let me rephrase, I live in a GREAT pair of denim shorts. To be honest, I have been on the struggle denim shorts bus. I’m 5’2, 115 lbs, short torso, small true waist, wider hips for my frame, and curvy thighs and butt. In jeans I wear sizes 24-26. This all depends on brand, fit, and styI say all of this because it helps paint the picture of why I have trouble finding good affordable denim shorts that fit and wear great!
This led me to think, I know “I’m not the only person with these same struggles”. “How can I help?” “I’ll do an Affordable Trending Denim Shorts Review!” I have gathered the trendy styles and brands from Levi, Abercrombie, Kancan, Amazon, and Wild & Fable. My struggles have been true waist fit, riding up and folding up around my thighs, too short/too tight. It has always seemed where I would fix one issue, the others would occur. I have really struggled to find pairs that are trendy and don’t cause the above issues.
Top 5 Currently Trending Denim Short
First Up: Wild & Fable High Rise Frayed Denim-
This brand is exclusively sold at Target. They have a medium and light wash, black, and white denim to chose from. I have found every wash fits different. My true waist fits the size 0 in the medium wash, however that size causes other issues. I found size 2 has room in the waist, but not too much and address most of my other concerns.
Levi’s 501 High Rise-
LOVE. Shocked at the fit of these shorts! I wanted a light wash short that wasn’t super frayed at the bottom when I found the pair. I ordered both a 0 (25), and a 2 (26). The 2’s fit so well. They addressed all the concerns I have had with other pairs and am definitely sold on the fit of these 501’s!
Abercombie High Rise Mom Short-
A&F isn’t what you you remember from high school days. The brand has significantly changed to have much better fit, and very size inclusive. These shorts.. I do like them. They’re on the tighter side around the thighs (size 25) but I think if I would have sized up the waist would have gapped more than I would have liked.
Amazon-
This pair of denim is a highly shared pair. They’re do run big (size small), and they’re not a true denim. They’re very light weight, and contain a lot of stretch. They do not have a longer back, they’re the same length all the way around. Not shorty short, but not long either. I love these for those very moving and grooving hot park days with the kids.
Kancan-
This is a very popular brand that is typical sold at your boutique stores. I have many pairs of Kancan denim so I have a pretty good review of their overall fit. This pair is shorty short and mid/low rise. I can’t say I wear them super ofter as I have now found other pairs I like more. These are just okay, I don’t love or hate them. They remind of my younger days denim shorts.
If you’re struggling with finding the right fit for a specific style, I’d love to help you! I’m like your walking/talking mannequin. I’ll be completely honest to help you find the right pair to purchase. Comment/ DM me on Instagram/ Email me, however you prefer, I got you lovely!
