The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and denim shorts are trending again! Whether you’ve got a casual friend date coming up, or a week-long trip to the cottage, we’ve rounded up 10 brands you’ve got to check out with the trendiest jean shorts for the season! From your standard three-inch seamers (short shorts) to your longer yet ever so stylish high-waisted cut-offs, we’ve got you covered with the best denim you can wear all summer long.

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Ella Mom Shorts, Dynamite

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Hello, super cute piece of denim you can mostly wear the whole day. Complete with small accents of loosely ripped denim at the bottom for that edgier-ish vibe, these shorts from Dynamite are made from organic cotton that includes a total of five pockets for your most practical of needs.

Price: $45

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Mid Rise Midi Shorts, Torrid

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Who said denim shorts were only for the size two gals? Sewed with a five-inch seam and designed to add some slimness to the hips and thighs. These mid-rise midi shorts from Torrid are great for a day out at the park or if you simply want to look cute running errands.

Price: $41

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The High-Rise Stevie Shorts, Frank and Oak

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Definitely perfect for that clean-cut look at the beach. Made with recycled fabrics with a clean hem finish, these bleached denim shorts from Frank and Oak are sure to catch some looks wherever you go. They’re great to wear at your family barbeque or simply to the mall. Wherever they may turn up, you’ll surely knock’em out of the park with this one.

Price: $80

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The Way-High Jean Shorts, Everlane

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With as much—and sometimes more style than shorter shorts. Longer shorts like these ones can actually add more depth to a summer outfit. Not only will it help you stay cool, but it adds that oomph an ordinary outfit of jean shorts and a tank top needs.

Price: $103

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High Loose Shorts, M Boutique

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Super ideal for the laid-back gals out there. These ones from the M Boutique are loose through the hip and are oh so perfect for a casual night out with friends. Made with mostly cotton and lightweight denim, you definitely can’t go wrong with this one.

Price: $65

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501 Original Shorts, Levi’s

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How cute are these denim dimes? Great for camping underneath the stars or a casual dog walk around the block. This one from Levi’s is made with a vintage-inspired fit. Fitted through the hip and thigh, these are said to be the very first jean shorts ever to be updated with a waist-defining high rise as well!

Price: $80

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High Rise Shorts, Levi’s

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Perfect to wear for keeping cool during a scorching hot day. These Levi’s shorts are a sleek fit with a waist-defining high rise, made with midweight twill. Great with standard summer tops like the halter or tube, alongside a stylish pair of sandals or gladiators.

Price: $70

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Boyfriend Rolled Shorts, Eddie Bauer

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How adorable are these shorts? They’re either perfect for walking alongside a beach boardwalk or simply going on a quick ice cream run. Made with cotton blended with spandex for stretch and comfort, the design of these rolled shorts from Eddie Bauer comes with belt loops, with the fit relaxed through the hip and thigh.

Price: $53

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High Rise Midweight Denim Shorts, DUER

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Such a flattering stitch on these shorts from DUER. Super ideal to wear around the cottage or attending your annual family picnic. You can count on staying fresh, cool, and looking great even on the most humid of days. Made with a higher rise and a longer customizable inseam with a raw hem, these shorts offer that look of rigid denim with a whole lot of added stretch and comfort.

Price: $89

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BeanFlex Denim Shorts, L.L. Bean

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Also available in plus size. These shorts from L.L. Bean are eco-friendly and super comfortable to wear. Perfect for a casual day out or the second day during your week-long cottage trip, the Tencel on these ones gives an ultrasmooth feel of the utmost breathability any denim shorts could give.

Price: $85

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