While it's definitely possible to wear denim shorts year-round [1], there's just something about this item that makes it a summer mainstay [2] year after year. Maybe the fact that it's too hot for your favourite full-length jeans [3] this season, or perhaps it's an excuse to show off your new sandals [4]?
Either way, we've got denim shorts on the brain, and have been on a quest to find our next pair [5]. Since we're all in this together, we decided to share the ones we love most at Old Navy, and made sure to pick options from lengthy Bermudas to short-shorts in a range of colours and patterns to go beyond the blue. If you're ready to embrace your good jeans and flaunt your personal style, check out the pieces that let you do it ahead.
Old Navy High-Waisted Button-Fly O.G. Straight Black Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 1.5-inch inseam
It's hard to go wrong with a classic pair of Old Navy High-Waisted Button-Fly O.G. Straight Black Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 1.5-inch inseam [6] ($35), and we especially love this style's short length and frayed edges.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Dark-Wash Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
For a more polished pick with no fraying, these Old Navy Mid-Rise Dark-Wash Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [7] ($15) jumped out at us.
Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Tie-Dye Button-Fly Jean Shorts -- 1.5-inch inseam
Swap out your basic blues for a colourful, statement-making pair of Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Tie-Dye Button-Fly Jean Shorts -- 1.5-inch inseam [8] ($35, originally $40) this summer.
Old Navy High-Waisted Slouchy Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam
When you don't like shorts that are too constricting, opt for a pair of these super-relaxed Old Navy High-Waisted Slouchy Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam [9] ($40).
Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Straight Mineral-Dye Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
We couldn't possibly name just one favourite from the three soft shades of Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Straight Mineral-Dye Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [10] ($25, originally $30), each created with all-natural dyes.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Dark-Wash Bermuda Jean Shorts -- 9-inch inseam
Fans of super-dark denim get summer wishes granted with these sleek Old Navy Mid-Rise Dark-Wash Bermuda Jean Shorts -- 9-inch inseam [11] ($25, originally $30).
Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Gray Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
These Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Gray Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [12] ($35, originally $40) would look chic with a crop top, too.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Distressed Button-Fly Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam
The Old Navy Mid-Rise Distressed Button-Fly Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam [13] ($25, originally $30) bring vintage flair with a super-light-wash and exposed buttons.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Ripped White Bermuda Jean Shorts -- 9-inch inseam
These long Old Navy Mid-Rise Ripped White Bermuda Jean Shorts -- 9-inch inseam [14] ($30, originally $35) look nice with tucked shirts and ones that blouse out above as well.
Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Straight Floral Button-Fly Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 1.5-inch inseam
These Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Straight Floral Button-Fly Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 1.5-inch inseam [15] ($30, originally $35) bring a bouquet to your bottoms, and pair so nicely with solid blue tops, too.
Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Cuffed Black Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
You could also dress these Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Cuffed Black Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [16] ($30, originally $40) up for a night on the town (when it's safe).
Old Navy Mid-Rise Distressed Green-Colour Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam
Slip on the cuffed Old Navy Mid-Rise Distressed Green-Colour Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam [17] ($15, originally $30) with a flowy printed top, or tuck in something neutral instead.
Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Exposed Pocket Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
How cute are the bandana-printed pockets peeking out from these Old Navy High-Waisted O.G. Exposed Pocket Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [18] ($30, originally $35)?!
Old Navy Mid-Rise Boyfriend Ripped Light-Wash Jean Shorts
We love the lived-in look of the Old Navy Mid-Rise Boyfriend Ripped Light-Wash Jean Shorts [19] ($30, originally $35) with a solid tee and sneakers all weekend long.
Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky Hi Black Button-Fly Jean Shorts -- 7-inch inseam
We can't decide if we like these better in the dark Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky Hi Black Button-Fly Jean Shorts -- 7-inch inseam [20] ($35, originally $40) or a traditional denim Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky Hi Straight Button-Fly Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 7-inch inseam [21] ($30, originally $40) . . . what say you?
Old Navy Mid-Rise Distressed Boyfriend Beige-Colour Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
The Old Navy Mid-Rise Distressed Boyfriend Beige-Colour Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [22] ($25, originally $30) look equally cute with a tucked tank during the day as they would with a lightweight sweater at night.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Button-Fly Multi-Stripe Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam
Why not try patterned denim this summer like a pair of these Old Navy Mid-Rise Button-Fly Multi-Stripe Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam [23] ($25, originally $30) with a subtle pattern?
Old Navy High-Waisted Cuffed Bermuda Jean Shorts -- 9-inch inseam
When you want shorts that are both long and high-waisted, opt for a pair of Old Navy High-Waisted Cuffed Bermuda Jean Shorts -- 9-inch inseam [24] ($30, originally $35) this season.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Ripped Medium-Wash Boyfriend Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam
The rich blue Old Navy Mid-Rise Ripped Medium-Wash Boyfriend Cut-Off Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam [25] ($35) really pop next to a bright white shirt.