Denim shorts aren’t everyone’s favorite summer fashion. The good news is that you can still wear them like Gwyneth Paltrow for maximum airflow.
In a recent Instagram Reel, the Goop founder posted another “boyfriend breakfast” video, where she made our mouths water with grain-free almond and coconut pancakes, which she cooked and flipped in a pair of drawstring shorts and a halter tank top.
Drawstring shorts are one of the most versatile bottoms in your summer wardrobe—not only are they lightweight and have a loose, flowy hem, but they also have an elastic waistband and adjustable straps for a comfortable fit.
Whether you want to wear them over a bathing suit, pair them with a white tee, or wear them for breakfast like Paltrow did, drawstring shorts have it all.
We rounded up similar styles that you can keep in rotation this summer, starting at just $15 at Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more.
Gwyneth Paltrow-designed drawstring shorts
Lightweight fabric: Quince 100% European Linen Shorts, $30;
Lower Price: Onlyshe Drawstring Shorts, $27;
Hot Deal: Old Navy Poplin Pullover Shorts, $20 (was $30);
Madewell Pullover Drawstring Shorts, $50 (was $78);
J.Crew Cotton Blend Eyelet Shorts, $47 (was $80);
Beftwo Boxer Shorts, $15;
Splendid Campside Shorts, $118;
Everlane Drawstring Boxer Shorts, $58 (was $78);
Lands’ End Linen Pull-On Shorts, $52 (was $70);
Caslon Vintage Linen Drawstring Shorts, $50;