It’s officially been one year since the pandemic completely flip-flopped our routines. We swapped our fancy going out dresses, chic office wear, and killer heels for the loungiest waffle knits, actually supportive activewear, and swaddle-worthy robes. With comfort crowned queen of our wardrobes, our need for comfy-cozy (but not too hot!) sweat shorts in plus-friendly sizes is rising in tandem with the temperature.
We’ve painstakingly filtered through the most popular plus-size stocklists in order to distinguish the best shorts made from sweatshirts that money can buy. We found all the styles: from slightly longer Bermuda silhouettes to cute & cropped iterations, looser fits made to combat chub rub, and chic high-waisted pairs. Your search for the perfect pair of sweat shorts ends here because we’ve got something for every fat person ahead.
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Forever 21 Plus-Size Boyfriend Sweats
Size Range: 0X-3X
This cute pair of baby pink sweat shorts are designed with a relaxed boyfriend fit — meaning they’re the ideal mix of comfy and cool. Plus, you can also snag them in an array of other vibrant warm-weather hues.
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Forever 21 Plus Size Boyfriend Sweatshorts, $, available at Forever21
Eloquii French Terry Shorts
Size Range: 14-28
The pattern on Eloquii’s pair of French-terry sweat shorts has our heads in the clouds. They’re the perfect swirl of baby blue we want to lounge around in all sunshine-season long.
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Eloquii French Terry Shorts, $, available at Eloquii
Universal Thread Mid-Rise French Terry Pull-On Shorts
Size Range: 1X-4X
If you love bright colors in a classic sweat-short cut, then these lime green babies are for you. Contrast this eyecatching pair with a simple black and cropped-style top for a look that really showcases the glowy color.
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Universal Thread Women’s Mid-Rise French Terry Pull-On Shorts, $, available at Target
Athleta Farallon Bermuda
Size Range: 0-26
These Bermuda shorts are the perfect crisp colorway — just throw on your go-to pair of white sneaks with your favorite white tee for an effortless monochromatic summer look.
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Athleta Farallon Bermuda, $, available at Athleta
Old Navy Mid-Rise Vintage Specially Dyed Plus-Size Sweat Shorts
Size Range: 1X-4X
These vintage-style shorts have a fun flair with the black tie-dye touch in the coloring. There’s also currently a little discount at checkout you might want to take advantage of.
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Old Navy Mid-Rise Vintage Specially Dyed Plus-Size Sweat Shorts, $, available at Old Navy
11 Honoré Remi Short
Size Range: 12-28
These shorts are made in a dreamy mint green — aka the perfect spring hue. They’re roomy in the best ways with an elegant-billowy drape, and long enough to combat any riding up you may face.
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11 honore Remi Short, $, available at 11honore
LIVI French Terry Striped Short
Size Range: 10-40
These comfy French-terry shorts come in the most versatile (and summer-classic) pattern: stripes. This pattern is incredibly easy to pair with everything from a simple graphic tee to your favorite hoodie and go-to swimsuit on the beach.
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LIvi LIVI French Terry Short, $, available at Lane Bryant
Rue21 Plus Black Long Sweat Shorts
Size Range: 1X-4X
These are a plus-friendly version of your classic black sweatshirt. The longer length and the matching drawstring waistband make it ideal for curvier bodies. The price is excellent, too.
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Rue21 Plus Black Long Sweat Shorts, $, available at Rue21
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