Women's Shorts on Sale

Update: The price has changed to $22.99 since this was originally published.

These work as a polished alternative to a skirt or dress when you want pockets and more coverage, suited to office wear or warm-weather days when you still want to move freely. The price is essentially unchanged from list, just a penny off at $22.98. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $19.99 since this was originally published.

These work well for anyone who wants a comfortable, no-fuss shorts option for lounging or sleeping without dealing with zippers or buttons, and right now Amazon has them for $1 off list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Target's Low-Rise Ruched Micro Shorts suit warmer days when you want something lightweight and fitted without feeling restrictive, and the ruched back adds a bit of shaping without extra fabric bulk. A good pick if you're layering under dresses or wearing them on their own for a casual, warm-weather look. Buy Now at Target

Mesh shorts like these suit anyone who wants breathable, lightweight coverage for workouts or lounging without fabric clinging in the heat, and the 4X sizing means you're not stuck squeezing into a fit that wasn't built for your body. Buy Now at Target

Update: The price has changed to $24.99 since this was originally published.

Sidefeel's high-waisted Bermuda cut offers more coverage than standard denim shorts, so it's a solid pick if you're after something wearable beyond the beach or backyard. At $23.74, that's just over a dollar off the $24.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $19.99 since this was originally published.

These stretchy high-waisted denim shorts suit anyone wanting a everyday summer staple that pairs easily with tanks or tees, and at $19.98, the sale price is basically identical to the $19.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Casual, wide-leg sailor shorts work well if you want something comfortable for warm weather that isn't skin-tight, and right now they're $9 off the $20 list price at Target. Buy Now at Target

These cargo shorts suit warm-weather hikers who want moisture-wicking fabric and actual pockets for a map or phone without carrying a pack, and they're currently $4.56 off the $29 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Built with stretch fabric and pockets deep enough for a phone or tees, these suit anyone who wants one pair of shorts to cover both the course and the trail, and they're currently $4.50 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

These lightweight shorts suit anyone wanting stretch and breathability for the trail or the course without paying for a specialty golf label, and the current price is $4.50 (15%) off the $30 list. Buy Now at Amazon

Built with pockets deep enough for a phone and range finder, these hold up for anyone splitting time between the course and the trail; right now they're $4.50 off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Postpartum comfort is the main selling point here, with soft, stretchy fabric across the waistband designed to accommodate a changing body during and after pregnancy, and having three pairs on hand cuts down on laundry days. At $34, it's $2 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Soft, stretchy fabric with a foldover belly panel makes these a solid pick for staying comfortable through the later stages of pregnancy, and the 3-pack means you're not doing laundry every other day. Right now they're $2 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $16.99 since this was originally published.

These biker shorts suit anyone wanting a scrunch-seam design for workouts or everyday wear, though at $16.98 versus the $16.99 list price, this isn't really a discount worth waiting for. Buy Now at Amazon

Good for anyone who wants extra pocket storage without sacrificing a shorter inseam, and right now they're only $1.25 off the usual price. Buy Now at Amazon

These Bermuda shorts suit anyone wanting a longer 7-inch inseam for coverage during warm-weather activities, and right now they're $3 off the list price at $24.98. Buy Now at Amazon

These cargo shorts suit anyone wanting extra pocket storage for essentials without carrying a bag, with a 7-inch inseam that's practical for warm weather. At $28.03, that's $2.96 off the $30.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

These cargo shorts suit warm-weather days when you want pockets that actually hold your stuff without ditching a bit of pattern for plain basics, and right now they're $2.95 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Best suited for anyone wanting a tennis or golf outfit that looks like a skirt but has built-in shorts underneath for coverage during movement, and right now it's only $1.25 off the usual price. Buy Now at Amazon