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Womens Stretch Shorts

Find women’s stretch shorts that combine a flexible feel with classic L.L.Bean style. Browse the selection and check each pair’s fit, length and sizing details to choose shorts that suit your preferred look and fit.

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Women's Vista Camp Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Shorts
A black nylon-spandex short with UPF 50+ protection, stretch comfort, quick-drying ripstop fabric, and zip pockets.
(1,449)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight and breathable
Quick-drying material
True to size
High-quality fabric
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
A black, lightweight nylon-spandex short with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying stretch fabric, and zip pockets.
(1,331)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight fabric
Quick-drying material
Flattering shape
Deep zippered pockets
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 soft, lightweight white cotton-blend short with stretch, an elastic waist and convenient welt pockets.
(476)
$49.95 $49.95
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What customers like:
Durable and well-made
Attractive appearance
Versatile style
True to size
Comfortable fit
$49.95 $49.95
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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, a drawstring elastic waist and convenient welt pockets.
(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 New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A blue recycled-nylon swim short with Lycra spandex, UPF 50+, quick-drying stretch and a zip pocket.
(255)
$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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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, moisture-wicking performance, stretch comfort, and multiple pockets.
(143)
$64.95 $64.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Lightweight
Good pockets
High quality workmanship
Comfortable
$64.95 $64.95
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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
A tan, lightweight recycled-polyester blend short with UPF 50+ protection, stretch comfort, and water-repellent 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, UPF 50+ protection, removable chamois liner 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 Access Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Shorts
An ultralight black pair of shorts with UPF 50+, quick-drying stretch nylon-spandex fabric and secure pockets.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Cargo 7"
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Stretch Shorts, Cargo 7"
A green cotton-blend cargo short with stretch comfort, garment-washed softness and roomy utility pockets.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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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 Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Shorts
A breezy white cotton-modal short with stretch, pull-on styling, drawstring waist and hand pockets.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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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, garment-washed cotton-stretch short offers broken-in softness, easy comfort and versatile everyday wear.
(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 garment-washed orange cotton-blend short with comfortable 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 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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Womens Stretch Shorts

Women's stretch shorts bring a familiar wardrobe essential into focus, with stretch as the starting point and personal fit as the deciding factor. The appeal is straightforward: a pair of shorts should feel like your own style, not a departure from it. Some shoppers prefer a closer outline, while others favor more room through the hip and thigh. Rise, inseam and leg shape all contribute to that overall impression, and their combination matters more than any single measurement. Inseam describes the length along the inside leg, while rise describes the distance from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband. A longer inseam and a higher rise describe different parts of the fit, so one does not take the place of the other. Looking at both gives a clearer picture than relying on a size label alone. Stretch belongs in that conversation, too, but it is not a substitute for choosing the right size. The word itself does not explain where a waistband sits or where a hem falls. A pair you already like can offer useful reference points: familiar measurements, a preferred waistband position and the amount of room you enjoy through the seat. Those details make browsing more personal and less dependent on how a style looks in a photograph. The same inseam can fall at a different point on different people, which makes your own proportions an important part of the comparison. For someone who prefers an understated wardrobe, a simple outline may deserve the closest attention. For someone interested in a different look, a change in length or leg shape may be the detail worth exploring. Neither approach requires setting aside what already works. Women's stretch shorts are best considered as a complete shape, with the waist, hip, thigh and hem all contributing to a fit that reflects your preferences.

Fabric information adds another part of the picture, because stretch alone does not describe everything about a pair of shorts. The composition listed for an individual style identifies its materials, while its measurements and fit description help explain its proportions. These details are most useful together. A shopper with a particular preference about fabric can weigh the material information alongside the cut, rather than making a choice from the silhouette alone. Care deserves the same attention, especially when you want clothing to fit into an established laundry routine. The individual care label is the reference for washing and drying; a category name cannot supply those directions. Whether your routine includes sorting garments carefully or setting aside pieces with different care requirements, knowing the instructions before choosing makes the decision more complete. Durability is another consideration best grounded in the information provided for each garment. Construction details, where described, offer something specific to consider, while the presence of stretch is not a promise about how long a pair will last. Quality comes from considering the whole garment rather than concentrating on one feature. That can include the shape of the waistband, the placement of seams and the proportions of the leg opening. Photographs may help show these details, particularly when more than one angle is provided. A front view gives one impression of the outline; a side or back view can add context that is easy to miss at first glance. Measurements provide another useful reference alongside those images. Two pairs that look similar in a small photograph may have different stated lengths or fit descriptions, and those distinctions can matter more than their initial resemblance. Taken together, fabric information, care directions, construction details and measurements give you a fuller basis for comparison. Each contributes something different, allowing stretch to remain one part of the choice rather than standing in for every other quality.

Personal preference remains the best thread to follow through the collection, whether you are replacing a familiar pair or considering different proportions. A known inseam can make another shape easier to assess, and a preferred rise can provide a starting point when the leg length changes. If your measurements fall between sizes, the relevant size chart and any individual fit notes offer more useful context than guessing from the word stretch. The same attention to detail matters when shopping for someone else. Women's stretch shorts can be a thoughtful gift when you know the recipient's preferred size, usual waistband position and favored length. Those familiar details make the choice personal without relying on assumptions about what someone else might like. A favorite pair already in their wardrobe may be a more useful reference than a broad description such as fitted or relaxed. Smaller preferences can be just as important: how much room they like through the thigh, whether they prefer a closer or straighter outline, and where they like the hem to end. These are individual choices, not rules about which silhouette someone should wear. A gift feels more considered when it respects those preferences instead of introducing several unfamiliar details at once. For another point of comparison, explore the related Womens Stretch Hiking Shorts collection. As with any selection, the individual descriptions provide the details needed to understand each style. A stated inseam, a described rise and clear fabric information make more concrete reference points than appearance alone. There is room for both a familiar shape and a different look, with your own preferences setting the direction. Choosing women's stretch shorts does not have to mean reconsidering your entire wardrobe. It can be as straightforward as recognizing the proportions you already enjoy, noticing the details you would change and finding a pair that brings those considerations together.
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