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The Best Shorts for a Pear Shaped Body

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Gearing up for warm weather? I'm sharing the best shorts for a Pear Shaped Body!

Shorts for a Pear Shape: These are the BEST shorts for a pear shaped body, perfect for summer outfits!

You asked, and I investigated.  Let's be honest…….finding shorts that fit us ladies with a pear shaped body? Can be a bit of a challenge.  Fitted shorts tend to draw attention to wider thighs and be not very flattering.  Bermuda shorts look terrible.  And most short that fit in the hips are HUGE in the waist.  I've written a similar blog post about my favorite shorts for a pear shaped body for the last few years……and wanted to be sure to update you guys with my favorites for 2021!

I really focused on finding a variety of options from solid colors to prints to bike shorts and even short overalls.  That way we can all pick what we love the most when it comes to shorts for a pear shape!

Looking for the best shorts for a pear shaped body? This is the ultimate guide to summer shorts!

The Best Shorts for a Pear Shaped Body

After trying and testing an embarrassing amount of shorts……these are my absolute favorites.  It's interesting how certain brands tend to be my favorite for shorts year after year (and they tend to be the SAME brands that I love for jeans during cooler months).  Current favorites? Target , Aerie , Athleta, and Universal Standard. If you're a pear shaped lady, those brands tend to be super flattering on our body type!

Looking for the best shorts for a pear shaped body? This is the ultimate guide to summer shorts!

Riviera Shorts (size 12): These shorts were my pick of the summer LAST year, and they're back in a million new prints this year.  I own a striped pair, sailor buttoned ones, and a bunch of cute florals.  Trust me, they're a MUST own.  They'll last for years and you'll be happy you have them!

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Shorts for a Pear Shape: The BEST ones

Black Shorts (size 12): Black shorts are a great staple, and a total worthwhile investment.  I've owned this pair for years, and they're good as new.  They're perfect for vacations, or time at home.

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Looking for the best shorts for a pear shaped body? These are the BEST bike shorts for women with curves!

Bike Shorts: I know, I can't believe I'm saying this….but bike shorts are some of my favorite comfortable shorts options.  From these pictured (they're from Aerie and a total bargain) to the Spanx Bike Shorts that are 100% worth the hype (great for a slightly dressier vibe) to the newest pair I got from Universal Standard (a killer size range), they great for comfortable and casual summer outfits.

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Looking for the best shorts for a pear shaped body? These paper bag shorts are a BARGAIN and super flattering!

Paper Bag Shorts: Aren't these great? I've been on the hunt for a simple pair of striped shorts for a while and these are keepers for me.  They're soft linen, machine washable and the perfect neutral color combo. Paper bag shorts are comfy, and super flattering…..plus easy to dress up or down!

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Sweat Shorts (size large): My only regret? Not buying the matching top for these shorts.  They're so comfy.  They'd be perfect lounging at home or taking a road trip.

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Want more of my favorites for a pear shaped body? Check out:

The Best Black Bathing Suits for a Pear Shaped Body

The Best Bathing Suits for a Pear Shaped Body Under $50

The Best T Shirt Dress for a Pear Shaped Body

So what do you think? What are YOUR favorite shorts for a pear shaped body? If you have a pair you love…..leave info about them in the comments!

 

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  1. Merry Kuchle says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    You look AMAZING as always. You are my #1 favourite fashion blogger. 🙂

    Reply
    • carly says

      May 25, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      oh my gosh, thank you!

      Reply
  2. GlamourZONE says

    May 18, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    Wow, absolutely fantastic. You both look so great. Great shorts!
    http://www.glamourzone.org

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  3. Sarah says

    May 20, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    I was wondering if you tried the solid color Riviera shorts this year? I found them last year and lived them for my shape. This summer I have found that they fit quite differently and are a different style—notably no “notches” in the bottom hem at the sides and no belt loops. The notches at the hem really help with them not looking quite so wide in the leg opening. I tried a pair of patterned ones similar to the ones you are wearing in the post and they are a totally different fabric so the fit/style is a little “smoother”. I’m really disappointed that Loft changed this year’s style—after discovering them last summer, I wanted to buy most of the colors this year but won’t be with the current fit. I’m hoping they change it back next year!

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    • carly says

      May 25, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      I’ve only tried the patterned ones! Now I want to try solids to compare!

      Reply
  4. Liz says

    May 21, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I’ve had good luck with chino shorts by GAP or J Crew too!

    Reply
  5. Em says

    August 14, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    I have never felt comfortable in shorts , mostly wear dresses for my pear shape 🙂
    I do think that shorts look great on pears with a fitted light colored top , I do this when I wear jeans by tying a Knott at the front of a bigger top and then wearing a darker color on the bottom for the shorts ,doesn’t have to black . Combos could be
    Baby pink or baby blue top with blue or black denim shorts or white top with plum shorts and only patterns on the top ,not the shorts for me 🙂

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