Shorts

Women's shorts: how to find yours by size, fabric and price

Updated 20 October 2026

How shorts differ and what it means for your request

High-rise denim, linen Bermudas, sports shorts, cycling shorts or a skort are different things with different prices and different sizing. So “shorts” alone in a request is not enough. Write the style and length: very short, mid-thigh or knee-length.

Also say what they are for: the city, a holiday, the gym or the office in the heat. Then the fabric almost chooses itself: linen and cotton breathe better than thick synthetics, while denim holds its shape.

How it works on BlaBlaPrice

You describe the shorts you want once in a request: in your own words, with a photo example if needed. You don't need to choose a category. The request is checked, anything unnecessary is removed, and you are told what else sellers are missing. Then clothing sellers answer in the chat: what they offer, for how much, how they will deliver, whether you can return it.

BlaBlaPrice shows the offer that gives the best value first, with reviews of the seller next to each one. Sellers see their place among the others and often improve their terms, so the price can turn out better than in a catalogue. It is free for the buyer, and only the chosen seller sees your phone number. For how it works, see the “How it works” page.

What to include

• Style – denim, Bermudas, cycling shorts, sports, linen, skort.
• Rise and length – high waist, mid-thigh, below the knee.
• Size – S, M or 27, 28 for denim. Add your waist and hip measurements: in denim the difference is noticeable.
• Fabric – denim, linen, cotton, jersey, quick-drying sports fabric. For denim shorts ask about the percentage of elastane.
• Colour – white, sand, black, washed.
• Brand, if you are looking for a specific one.
• Condition – new with tags or second-hand.
• Budget and the city to deliver to.

Example: “I need new denim shorts with a high rise, size 27, white or light blue, mid-thigh length, a little elastane. Durban, courier delivery with the right to return. Budget up to R 310.”

How to compare offers

Shorts are easy to compare by measurements rather than by letter: ask the seller to send the waist and inseam measurements. For white and light models, ask whether the fabric is see-through, and ask about a lining. For denim, check the fit in the reviews: it is the most common thing that “doesn't work out”.

See whether delivery and a trial are included. If offers from several sellers match on parameters, choose the one with returns. For second-hand, ask about fading, wear on the seams and smell.

When to buy

In summer shorts are at their most expensive and popular sizes sell out, while in autumn and winter they are often sold at a lower price. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait. For other summer clothes look in skirts and tank tops and T-shirts, and in general in women's clothing.