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Best Denim Shorts For Women: 15 Denim Shorts That You'll Still Feel Like A Grown-Up In

From knee-length shorts from Toteme, to artful cut-offs from Levi's, here are 15 of the best denim shorts for women who don't want to look like a teenager.

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Denim shorts, 'Daisy Dukes', or even simply 'cut-offs' have a pervasive adolescent and hyper-casual reputation. A too-short inseam or over-distressed style can make most adults cringe at the thought of wearing them, or at least, wearing them anywhere other than the beach.

However, with our love of all things denim being so strong, we're here to convince you that more mature and sleek options are out there. Opting for a mid thigh, or even knee-length, a darker wash with stiff denim, going light on the distressing, and a more structured style will help make denim shorts feel more polished. Plus, it's all about the styling, just like denim jeans or even a denim skirt, adding strappy sandals and a crisp white shirt could even make denim office appropriate (depending on your office, of course).

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Citizens Of Humanity Marlow distressed organic denim shorts

Marlow distressed organic denim shorts
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Citizens Of Humanity Marlow distressed organic denim shorts

£220 at NET-A-PORTER

You're in safe hands with Citizens Of Humanity when it comes to denim.

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Arket High Waist Denim Shorts

High Waist Denim Shorts
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Arket High Waist Denim Shorts

£55

Made from a great stiff denim these high waisted denim shorts are perfect for maintaining their shape.

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Toteme Organic-cotton denim Bermuda shorts

Organic-cotton denim Bermuda shorts
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Toteme Organic-cotton denim Bermuda shorts

Perfect for a more formal setting, these almost knee-length, mid-wash shorts from Toteme are a great investment piece.

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COS Relaxed Fit Denim Shorts

Relaxed Fit Denim Shorts
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COS Relaxed Fit Denim Shorts

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Steal the styling straight from the model in and pair these shorter inseam shorts with a blazer and pair of ballet flats.

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A.P.C. Johnny mid-rise denim shorts

Johnny mid-rise denim shorts
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A.P.C. Johnny mid-rise denim shorts

Now 30% Off

One of the shorter pairs we've suggested, we love the slightly frayed hem on this A.P.C. pair.

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& Other Stories Forever Cut Denim Shorts

Forever Cut Denim Shorts
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& Other Stories Forever Cut Denim Shorts

With a slight A-line silhouette, these & Other Stories shorts are ideal for those who don't wants their shorts to sit too tightly on their thighs.

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Mango Decorative ripped denim bermuda shorts

Decorative ripped denim bermuda shorts
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Mango Decorative ripped denim bermuda shorts

This mid-thigh shape makes them more appropriate for more formal situations, or for creating the 1990s skater look.

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AGOLDE Broken Waistband cutout distressed organic denim shorts

Broken Waistband cutout distressed organic denim shorts
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AGOLDE Broken Waistband cutout distressed organic denim shorts

AGOLDE are a heavyweight in the denim world, and its clear from this dark wash and deconstructed pair of denim shorts why.

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H&M 90s Cutoff High Waist Shorts

90s Cutoff High Waist Shorts
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H&M 90s Cutoff High Waist Shorts

If you're looking for an affordable, vintage-looking pair of denim shorts, then look no further than H&M.

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Raey 90s longline organic cotton denim shorts

90s longline organic cotton denim shorts
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Raey 90s longline organic cotton denim shorts

One for the oversized-loving girlies out there, Raey has a great selection of denim shorts, but our favourite are these longline pair.

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Weekday Swift Denim Shorts

Swift Denim Shorts
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Weekday Swift Denim Shorts

£35

A great casual choice, we'd pair these with trainers and an oversized white shirt.

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Reformation Wilder High Rise Relaxed Jean Shorts

Wilder High Rise Relaxed Jean Shorts
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Reformation Wilder High Rise Relaxed Jean Shorts

Reformation isn't all about those summer and wedding guest dresses, their denim is also top notch.

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Gucci Horsebit-detailed denim shorts

Horsebit-detailed denim shorts
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Gucci Horsebit-detailed denim shorts

We love the horsebit detail on the back pocket of these delightfully structured shorts.

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Levi's 501 90's Shorts

501 90's Shorts
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Levi's 501 90's Shorts

Why go for imitations, when the original 501s are right there?

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FRAME High Rise Vintage denim shorts

High Rise Vintage denim shorts
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FRAME High Rise Vintage denim shorts

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White denim can feel intimidating, but is such a strong summer styling choice.

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