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Relaxed denim shorts, not high waisted not jorts. Help

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familyicons · 30/06/2026 19:16

I just want a pair of medium to low waist denim shorts. I've got thinner thighs size 12.
Want them relaxed not skin tight not baggy not a line not barrel not making me look like a garbage man.
Has anybody got any just plain kind of "day off" style shorts recommendations.

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RVectensian · 01/07/2026 19:19

I have these, and love them

https://www.next.co.uk/style/SV033481/V64670

AllTheSuzyCreamcheeses · 01/07/2026 20:34

H&M had a good selection - or another vote for the Next boy shorts.

Alouest · 01/07/2026 20:50

I have Next boy shorts as well (two pairs in different colours). They are perfect. I sized up so they sit a bit lower and they are really comfortable and look good. I have slim thighs too.

Very sorry to hear they are discontinued. I might go and haunt Vinted and see if I can find another pair or two for when mine give up the ghost. Won't steal yours, OP, we are different sizes!

familyicons · 01/07/2026 21:08

@RVectensian love those

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familyicons · 01/07/2026 21:09

Bluebellies · 01/07/2026 18:58

The Hush ones with a star on one pocket. They’re all over vinted.

hahah

these are the ones I got on vinted this morning!!

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XiCi · 01/07/2026 21:11

Was coming on to say Next boy shorts. Theyre perfect length, not too long and mid rise.

CaptBirdsEar · 01/07/2026 21:13

RVectensian · 01/07/2026 19:19

I have these, and love them

https://www.next.co.uk/style/SV033481/V64670

I've got these they’re brilliant comfy and look good.

Furcoatandcowboyboots · 01/07/2026 21:41

Honestly Primark! I’ve got some from a few years ago and still love them. Have seen they’re in again this year, think they do raw hem and hemmed depending on what you want and loads of colours, mine are black

noshade · 01/07/2026 21:50

There seem to be a few sizes of the Next boy shorts left but only in Petite:

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su410949/ab2186

Devilsmommy · 01/07/2026 21:53

I got a pair from Next. I think they're boyfriend shorts but they're perfect not baggy at all

noshade · 01/07/2026 21:53

Similar to (or same as?) the Next boy shorts...

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su862805/y12674

LetMeknow2 · 01/07/2026 23:10

You need mid rise a line shorts, Zara or topshop! I got a nice pair from Primark on Vinted too!

Smoll · 01/07/2026 23:12

I got three pairs of these. They are flattering and comfortable. I sized up but you don’t really need to. I just find they look better when I’m sitting down if they are looser

Smoll · 01/07/2026 23:13

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su862805/h57039

sorry link didn’t show

Daisy62 · 02/07/2026 01:58

I got mine from Primark, they have loads of different styles.

familyicons · 02/07/2026 02:28

LetMeknow2 · 01/07/2026 23:10

You need mid rise a line shorts, Zara or topshop! I got a nice pair from Primark on Vinted too!

I don't want a line. I just want normal.

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familyicons · 02/07/2026 06:39

Thank you.
I agree, if you have slim legs an a line make them look like little match sticks coming out

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ThatCosy · 02/07/2026 07:02

Primark

notatinydancer · 02/07/2026 07:43

Fat Face have a few different ones.

RVectensian · 02/07/2026 09:20

CaptBirdsEar · 01/07/2026 21:13

I've got these they’re brilliant comfy and look good.

Agreed, I put them in my basket on a whim when doing a big holiday try on the other week and have been wearing them most days since. I haven't got on with denim shorts for a while, but these are great.

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