This blog post may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission for any purchases made through these links. Click here for the disclosure statement. The mom jeans trend has become increasingly popular in

I will be honest though after having 2 kids and not working out probably as much as I should it can be intimating putting my legs out there for the world to see. These KUT from the Kloth shorts have been my number one for over a year! They are not too short but also not too long to overwhelm my shorter legs. These have a touch of stretch but they should feel a bit tight when you put them on because they will loosen up as you wear them. These also come in a gorgeous Sea Green color for Summer

What are mom shorts, exactly? You can find the answer in old family photos—they're what your mom wore in the '80s and '90s while she cooked dinner, carried you on her shoulders through Disneyland, or supervised your playdates. It's off-duty Princess Di with royal kids in tow. Mom shorts don't elongate your legs or lift your butt, but they are carelessly chic in a way that makes us want to wear them daily unlike super-tight hot pants. The main iteration of the style is denim cutoffs, but we're expanding the definition to include linen Bermudas and elastic waists, because our mom said it's okay.