The Best Micro, Cargo, And Jean Shorts To Shop Ahead Of The Heatwave

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Shorts for summer? Groundbreaking. It’s not like shorts are a completely new phenomenon, women have been wearing them for around a century now, because, duh, it’s only natural to want to get your legs out when the sun makes a rare appearance.

Of course, us humans have gotta keep things fresh by switching up the length and style of shorts we wear each year.

Back in the late 19th century it was only acceptable for women to wear shorts – or rather, long bloomers – while playing sports.

Jump forward to the 1920s and 30s, though, and short hemlines rose into mini french knickers. Towards the end of the century and early noughties, baggy shorts and jorts dominated.

The point being that now, we have the choice of every kind of short under the sun, which can make it tricky when it comes to buying a new pair.

To help you out, we’ve consulted Pinterest’s summer trend report to find out what trends are in style right now, and found the best long, mini, and micro shorts to shop ahead of the heatwave.

Best shorts at a glance:

Best denim shorts, bermudas, and cargo shorts 2026

Denim shorts and jorts

Bermuda shorts

Mini shorts

Cargo shorts

What are the women’s short trends in 2026?

In 2026, the DIY trend has made its way to our shorts. According to Pinterest’s summer report, searches for ‘bedazzled jorts’ are up 212%, while searches for ‘diy micro shorts’ are up 186%. Plus, cargo and baggy shorts are making a comeback, alongside long linen shorts.