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Womens River Shorts

Find women’s river shorts at L.L.Bean and explore the available styles in one place. Check each pair’s fit, sizing and feature details to narrow down the selection and choose the shorts that are right for you.

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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
A blue, stretchy recycled-polyester blend short with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying comfort, and practical pockets.
(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 Multisport Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
A gray, water- and abrasion-resistant polyester-blend short with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking performance, and versatile pockets.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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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, stretchy blue short in organic cotton with embroidered details, an elastic drawstring waist and convenient pockets.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Women's Vista Camp Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Shorts
A black, lightweight nylon-spandex short with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying stretch, and secure zip pockets.
(1,449)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight fabric
Flattering appearance
Good quality
Quick-drying
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise
A pair of soft, stretchy pink cotton-blend shorts with an elastic waist and welt pockets.
(476)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
A gray nylon-spandex short with UPF 50+ sun protection, quick-drying comfort, stretch and multiple pockets.
(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 Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise Chambray
L.L.Bean Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise Chambray
A soft-washed blue cotton-blend short with stretch, an elastic drawstring waist and relaxed fit.
(356)
$49.95 $49.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
High-quality material
Functional pockets
Versatile style
Exceptional comfort
$49.95 $49.95
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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 insect-repellent, UPF 50+ fabric that zips off into shorts.
(136)
$110 $74.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Comfortable feel
Warmth
Versatile
$110 $74.99
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Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
A gray, lightweight nylon-spandex Bermuda short with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying comfort, and secure zip pockets.
(1,331)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Versatile for activities
High quality fabric
Quick-drying material
Deep zippered pockets
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Access Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Shorts
A gray, ultralight nylon-spandex short with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying stretch and secure pockets.
(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 orange cotton-blend short with moisture-wicking, abrasion-resistant stretch fabric and convenient zippered storage.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Tropicwear Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
A gray nylon-spandex pant with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking stretch, and zip-off legs converting to shorts.
(206)
$99.95 $99.95
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What customers like:
Versatile design
High-quality fabric
Good fit
Ideal for tropical wear
Worth the price
$99.95 $99.95
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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 linen pull-on short with a soft feel, elastic waistband, drawcord and utility pockets.
(0)
$74 $36.99
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$74 $36.99
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Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Shorts
A cool, breezy multicolor pull-on short made from a cotton-modal blend with comfortable stretch and handy pockets.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Seersucker Bermudas 9"
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Seersucker Bermudas 9"
A blue cotton-seersucker Bermuda short with a comfortable mid-rise fit, button fly, and practical pockets.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's 207 Vintage Cotton Canvas Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's 207 Vintage Cotton Canvas Shorts
A blue, washed cotton-canvas short with stretch, utility pockets, and a comfortable 7-inch inseam.
(0)
$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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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-spandex blend with stretch comfort, relaxed fit and roomy utility cargo pockets.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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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-blend Bermuda short with stretch, broken-in softness, and versatile pockets.
(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 blue cotton-blend short with comfortable stretch and classic utility pockets.
(0)
$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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Womens River Shorts

Women’s river shorts are a starting point for a wardrobe that makes room for time outside and individual style. Choosing a pair is about more than a size on a label: length, shape and the way shorts sit at the waist all contribute to a personal fit. A familiar pair from the closet can provide a useful reference, especially when comparing its measurements with the information in a product description. The inseam helps put length into perspective, while waist and hip measurements offer a clearer basis for choosing a size. Where rise measurements are provided, they add another detail to the comparison. Someone who prefers a higher waist may approach the selection differently from someone who likes shorts to sit lower, and neither preference needs to be treated as the standard. The same is true of silhouette. A closer outline and a roomier outline create different looks, so it helps to consider the proportions that already feel familiar. Product photographs can offer context, particularly when several views are shown, but the listed measurements remain important. The waistband, leg opening and overall cut deserve attention together rather than as separate details. For example, a preferred inseam alone may not recreate the look of a favorite pair if the rise or leg shape differs. Looking at shorts alongside the tops already worn most often can also make the choice more concrete. A tucked-in shirt draws attention to the waist, while an untucked top changes the visible proportions. These small distinctions give women’s river shorts a place in a personal wardrobe without requiring a completely different approach to getting dressed. The goal is a pair that reflects the wearer’s own preferences, with enough information behind the choice to make the size and style feel considered rather than guessed. Even a few notes about a favorite pair’s measurements can make comparisons clearer when photographs alone leave room for interpretation.

Fabric, construction and care information add another layer to that comparison, and those details are best considered style by style. The fabric composition listed for a particular pair provides a more reliable reference than an impression drawn from a photograph or the collection name. For someone with an established fabric preference, checking that information early can help keep the selection focused. A familiar appearance does not necessarily mean two pairs have the same composition, and a similar silhouette does not establish that their care requirements match. The care instructions are worth reviewing before a choice is made, especially when a household has a well-established laundry routine. Washing and drying directions should come from the label for the selected pair, with any additional instructions read alongside them. This keeps care decisions tied to the garment rather than to assumptions about shorts in general. Construction details deserve the same attention. Where a product description identifies seams, closures, pockets or waistband features, those details can be compared with the wearer’s preferences. Pocket placement, for instance, is a visual consideration as well as a matter of personal preference; a clean outline may appeal to one person, while visible pocket details may appeal to another. Photographs can help show placement, but written specifications are the better source for details that are not apparent in an image. Durability is also a reasonable consideration, though the category name alone cannot establish how an individual pair is constructed or how it should be maintained. Any specific construction information supplied for the selected style is more useful than a broad promise. Keeping the care label accessible, following its directions and checking a garment’s condition are practical parts of ownership. Together, these considerations make quality a matter of understanding the details, not simply choosing a familiar-looking shape or assuming that every pair in a collection is alike.

Personal style gives those details a setting. Women’s river shorts can be considered alongside the shirts, footwear and accessories already in a wardrobe, with attention to the overall look rather than a long list of additional purchases. A simple top can leave the shorts’ shape as the main point of interest, while a patterned shirt can shift the emphasis elsewhere. Neither approach requires a complicated formula. The most useful reference is often an outfit the wearer already enjoys, with the shorts considered as one part of that combination. Thinking this way can also make a gift more personal. A recipient’s preferred inseam, usual silhouette and sizing information are more helpful than guessing from an interest in the outdoors alone. Someone who consistently chooses a particular waist position or leg shape may appreciate that preference being noticed. Care preferences matter here, too, especially if the recipient follows a particular laundry routine. When those details are unknown, a conversation about a favorite pair can reveal more than a size label by itself. For another category to consider, Women's Kayaking Shorts offers a related place to browse, with each style’s own description providing the basis for comparison. Across categories, the same thoughtful approach applies: look at the actual measurements, review the stated composition and care, and consider how the design fits the wearer’s taste. A river is part of the appeal of this collection’s theme, but the choice remains personal. One person may be drawn first to an understated look; another may begin with a particular length or waistband shape. Those differences are worth preserving rather than reducing every selection to the same checklist. A well-considered pair begins with an understanding of the person who will wear it, whether the shorts are chosen for a personal wardrobe or given as a gift. Familiar preferences, clear product information and attention to detail provide a straightforward foundation for finding that match.
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