The time has come to pack away our winter wardrobe to make room for our summer clothes. Which, in the age of quarantine, pretty much means swapping sweatpants and leggings for bike short and sweatshorts. What are sweatshorts you ask? Exactly what they sound like—cozy, comfy, cropped sweats that are nearly identical to their full-length counterparts just more conducive to warmer temps. So, without further ado, here are 14 pairs of sweatshorts to lounge around in this summer.
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14 Pairs of Sweatshorts to Lounge In This Summer
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1. sundry Cut-off Shorts
Wear these millennial pink minis with a tie-dye T-shirt for your next socially-distanced picnic, or slip into the matching sweatshirt ($132) for afternoons spent sitting in front of the A/C.
Available in sizes XS to L
2. lululemon On The Fly Shorts
Reviewers raved about the incredibly comfortable Luxtreme fabric that doesn’t look quite as casual as your typical fleece, cotton or terry cloth. Yep, these shorts great for picking up a coffee or a cocktail, without sacrificing on coziness.
Available in sizes 0 to 14
5. missguided Two-piece Runner Shorts
If matching sets are your thing, these retro runner-style shorts can be worn with a coordinating crop top ($24) or swapped for full-length pants ($19), just in case you want multiple options.
Available in sizes 0 to 12
7. athleta Farallon Bermuda Shorts
Why settle for two pockets when you can have five? Deep front pockets make carrying a handbag unnecessary, while the two sealed back pockets can stow anything you’re worried about losing. Last but not least is a small hidden slot within the right-hand front pocket, for storing those items you want to keep handy but hidden (spare cash, your keys, etc.).
Available in sizes 0 to 16, also Tall
14. lou & Grey Kickback Drawstring Shorts
Lou & Grey makes some of PureWow’s favorite loungewear, with multiple editors gushing over the Upstate sweats collection. These sweatshorts are no exception, proving every bit as cozy as the knits we snuggled in all winter long.
Available in sizes XXS to XXL
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