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Labor Day Sale On Women's Relaxed Fit Shorts

Shop the Labor Day sale on women’s relaxed fit shorts to find easygoing styles at sale prices. Browse the selection and compare lengths, sizing and details to find a pair that suits your style.

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Women's Vista Camp Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Shorts
A rugged, lightweight brown short with UPF 50+ protection, made from abrasion-resistant nylon and spandex.
(1,449)
$69.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Lightweight and breathable
High quality fabric
Quick-drying material
True to size
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
A brown, lightweight nylon-spandex short with stretch, quick-drying moisture-wicking ripstop fabric and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(1,331)
$69.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Quick-drying fabric
Versatile style
Deep zippered pockets
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise
A brown mid-rise short in soft, stretchy organic cotton with an elastic waist and convenient welt pockets.
(476)
$49.95 $34.99
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What customers like:
Well-made
Durable
True to size
Versatile
Comfortable
$49.95 $34.99
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Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A blue, quick-drying swim short with recycled nylon-Lycra® fabric, UPF 50+ protection and back zip pocket.
(255)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Flattering appearance
Stylish design
Versatile use
Ideal length
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $39.99
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Women's No Fly Zone Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's No Fly Zone Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
A brown nylon-spandex pant with UPF 50+ protection, insect-repellent treatment and zip-off legs that convert to shorts.
(136)
$110 $82.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Comfortable feel
Warmth
Versatile
$110 $82.99
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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
A blue recycled-polyester blend delivers stretchy comfort, UPF 50+ sun protection, and quick-drying performance.
(70)
$64.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Good inseam length
Easy on and off
Soft fabric
$64.95 $44.99
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Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
A gray, quick-drying cycling short with stretch, removable chamois liner, UPF 50+ protection and reflective details.
(27)
$79.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Comfortable outer shorts
Nice looking
True to size
$79.95 $39.99
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Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise Embroidery
L.L.Bean Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise Embroidery
A soft blue pair of stretch organic cotton shorts with an elastic drawstring waist and embroidery.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Women's Explorer Ripstop Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Explorer Ripstop Shorts
A rugged yet comfortable orange short made from a moisture-wicking, abrasion-resistant cotton blend.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
A green, ultrasoft polyester-blend short with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking performance, and water- and abrasion-resistant durability.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Cargo 7"
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Cargo 7"
A blue, garment-washed cotton-blend cargo short with stretch, roomy utility pockets and a comfortable mid-rise fit.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Chino Bermudas 9"
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Chino Bermudas 9"
A soft, garment-washed orange cotton blend with stretch, an easy fit, and practical pockets.
(0)
$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Chino Bermudas 9" Print
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Chino Bermudas 9" Print
A blue printed cotton-spandex twill short with stretch comfort, broken-in softness, and a flattering mid-rise fit.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's 207 Vintage Cotton Canvas Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's 207 Vintage Cotton Canvas Shorts
A pair of blue stretch canvas shorts offering lived-in softness and versatile style with utility pockets.
(0)
$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Shorts
A breezy multicolor blend of cotton, modal, and spandex offers stretch, pull-on comfort, and handy pockets.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Premium Washable Linen Shorts, Mid-Rise 6"
L.L.Bean Women's Premium Washable Linen Shorts, Mid-Rise 6"
A blue mid-rise short crafted from premium washable linen, with an elastic drawcord waist and pockets.
(0)
$74 $36.99
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$74 $36.99
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Women's Access Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Shorts
A brown, quick-drying nylon-blend short with UPF 50+ protection, stretch and durable abrasion-resistant performance.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Labor Day Sale On Women's Relaxed Fit Shorts

Women’s relaxed fit shorts bring an easygoing silhouette to a familiar wardrobe essential, with the cut serving as the starting point for personal style. Relaxed fit generally describes a less closely fitted shape, but the label alone does not tell the whole story. Waist measurements, hip measurements, rise, and inseam all contribute to how a pair looks and sits on the body. A relaxed cut is not simply the same as ordering a larger size: the proportions matter, particularly where the waistband meets the fuller shape below it. For someone who prefers this silhouette, the most useful comparison is often a well-liked pair already in the closet. Its listed size and measurements can provide a reference point, while the size information for another style helps put differences into perspective. Length deserves the same attention as waist size. An inseam describes the measurement along the inside leg, while rise helps explain the distance between the crotch seam and the waistband; together, those details offer a clearer picture than a photograph alone. A hem that falls at a preferred point on the thigh can make the overall proportions feel more familiar, especially when paired with a favorite top. There is no single length or shape that defines everyone’s preference. Some women favor a visibly loose outline, while others prefer a more understated interpretation of relaxed fit. The distinction is personal rather than a matter of dressing correctly. Labor Day provides a familiar occasion for considering these wardrobe preferences, but the appeal of an easygoing silhouette does not depend on a holiday. The important details remain the same: a cut that reflects individual taste, measurements that are easy to understand, and a shape that belongs alongside clothing already enjoyed. Looking at those details together gives women’s relaxed fit shorts context beyond a size label and helps distinguish the overall silhouette from the individual measurements that determine fit.

The character of relaxed fit shorts also comes from their proportions and finishing details, not just the amount of room suggested by the fit description. The relationship between the waistband, leg opening, and hem can change the appearance of the same general silhouette. A straighter outline and a more visibly shaped outline may both fall within a relaxed fit category, so the photographs and written descriptions are useful companions to the measurements. Front, back, and side views can reveal differences that are easy to miss in a single image. Where details such as pockets, closures, or seams are shown, their placement helps explain the design without requiring assumptions about features that are not listed. A top worn untucked creates a different visual line from one tucked at the waist, and that simple styling preference can influence which proportions feel most familiar. Material information belongs in the same careful comparison. The fabric content listed for an individual style is the source for its composition; the words “relaxed fit” do not identify a fabric or establish how it will feel. Familiarity with the labels on clothing already owned can make those details easier to interpret without guessing from a photograph. Care deserves equally specific attention. Washing, drying, and any other handling instructions should come from the garment’s own label rather than from expectations about shorts as a category. Those instructions also help clarify whether a particular style fits an established clothing-care routine. Construction information, when provided, adds another part of the picture, but appearance alone does not establish how a garment will hold up over time. For anyone thinking about durability, documented details and the prescribed care are more useful than broad promises. Taken together, these considerations keep the focus on the clothing itself: its stated composition, visible design, listed measurements, and individual care requirements. That level of detail supports a thoughtful choice while leaving room for the personal preferences that make an everyday wardrobe feel distinctive.

Personal style often rests in small, familiar decisions: where a waistband sits, how much of a top overlaps it, or whether a hem creates the balance someone prefers. Women’s relaxed fit shorts offer a category centered on silhouette, rather than a single prescribed look. They can be considered alongside the shapes already represented in a wardrobe, with attention to what feels visually consistent and what introduces a welcome difference. A woman who usually favors loosely shaped clothing may approach relaxed fit differently from someone whose wardrobe includes more closely fitted pieces; neither preference requires a complete change in style. The same principle applies when comparing waist designs. Overall fit and waistband construction are separate details, so interest in one does not automatically settle the other. The related collection of women’s stretch waist shorts offers another category to consider, with the individual descriptions providing the information needed to compare the two. For a gift, those distinctions become especially important. A familiar size is a starting point, but knowing the recipient’s preferred rise, length, and silhouette makes the choice more personal. A partner, sister, mother, or friend may have a strong preference about one of those details even if she rarely talks about clothing. A pair she already enjoys can provide useful clues, while a preference she has shared is more reliable than an assumption based on age or appearance. Clothing gifts need not suggest that someone should dress differently; they can simply acknowledge a style she already makes her own. Labor Day gives this collection its occasion, while the underlying considerations remain grounded in individual taste. The most meaningful distinctions are not elaborate: clear fit information, understandable design details, and care instructions specific to the garment. Together, they create a fuller view of women’s relaxed fit shorts and the place this silhouette can have in a thoughtfully chosen wardrobe.
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