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Women's Polyester Shorts

Browse women's polyester shorts to find a pair that suits your style. As you compare the selection, check each product’s length, sizing and fabric composition—including whether it uses a polyester blend—to help narrow down your choices.

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Women's Vista Camp Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Shorts
A pair of gray, mid-rise shorts made from quick-drying, abrasion-resistant nylon blend with UPF 50+.
(1,449)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight fabric
Quick-drying material
Versatile style
True to size
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
A pair of storm blue, mid-rise shorts offering UPF 50+ protection and exceptional all-day comfort.
(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 pair of alloy gray cycling shorts with a removable liner, offering UPF 50+ protection and multiple pockets.
(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 Multisport Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
A pair of gray, water-resistant polyester blend shorts with UPF 50+ protection and multiple pockets.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A pair of blue swim shorts offering UPF 50+ protection and moderate compression with a recycled nylon blend.
(255)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Perfect length
Stylish design
Versatile use
Flattering look
$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
A mid-rise, frost gray short with UPF 50+ protection, made from moisture-wicking nylon/spandex blend.
(143)
$64.95 $64.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Lightweight fabric
Good pockets
High quality workmanship
Excellent comfort
$64.95 $64.95
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Women's Access Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Shorts
A pair of gray, ultralight shorts with UPF 50+ protection, perfect for active outdoor adventures.
(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 green cotton-blend short with moisture-wicking and abrasion-resistant properties.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Polyester Shorts

Women's Polyester Shorts offer plenty to consider beyond color alone, from the length of the hem to the shape of the leg. A good place to start is with a pair of shorts you already enjoy wearing: lay them flat, measure the inseam and notice where the waistband sits. Those familiar details can make it easier to compare unfamiliar styles without relying on photos alone. A shorter inseam and a longer cut create different proportions, and the leg opening can change the overall silhouette just as much as the length. Look at the size chart and fit description together, paying attention to waist and hip measurements rather than assuming your usual size will be the same in every style. The goal is to find a pair that feels like your own style, not one that requires rethinking everything else in your closet.

Polyester is the starting point for this collection, but the full fabric description is worth a closer look when comparing options. Check the listed fiber percentages to see whether a pair is entirely polyester or a blend, and read the individual care instructions before choosing. Details such as a flat or gathered waistband, the placement of seams and the shape of the pockets help distinguish one design from another. If you have a strong preference for a particular closure or pocket arrangement, make that part of your search instead of leaving it as an afterthought. Consider the pieces already hanging in your closet, too: a favorite striped shirt, a simple tee or a button-front top can give you a clear sense of which colors and silhouettes belong alongside them. Understated shades and distinctive patterns offer different ways to bring a wardrobe together, with neither requiring a departure from the looks you know and love.

When choosing women's polyester shorts as a gift, familiarity matters more than surprise. Start with the recipient's preferred rise, inseam and general style, whether they gravitate toward clean lines or a more relaxed silhouette. A pair they wear often can provide useful clues, but confirm measurements against the size chart whenever possible. Color is personal as well; someone whose wardrobe is filled with quiet neutrals may appreciate a different choice than someone who always reaches for a print. For your own wardrobe, bring the same attention to the small things you tend to notice after getting dressed—the position of the hem, the shape of the waistband and how the proportions look with a favorite top. Those details are often what separate a pair that merely looks appealing from one that truly feels like you.

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