If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Fashion Kelly Clarkson’s Trouser Shorts Will Switch Up Your Basic Denim Rotation — Shop Lookalikes from $29 Get her look with styles from Amazon, Nordstrom, Madewell, and Spanx By Nicol Natale Nicol Natale Nicol Natale is a shopping writer at PEOPLE based in Hawai’i with more than six years’ experience in the digital and print media industry. She covers everything from the hottest celebrity fashion trends, including jeans, to the latest Roomba vacuum cleaner shoppers can’t stop buying from Amazon. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 6, 2024 10:30AM EDT Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Shorts are an obvious choice for your summer wardrobe. However, you may not always feel like wearing them in denim form. Well, Kelly Clarkson just showed us the comfiest alternative to jeans: trouser shorts. In a recent post from The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer and host wore a collection of celebrity-favorite pieces for summer, including a striped button-down blouse, open-toe shoes, and high-waisted trouser shorts. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty It’s not the first time Clakrson wore trouser shorts. Back in June, she wore the style in a summery floral print. For anyone looking for something much softer than denim, trouser shorts are both comfortable and elegant, so you can dress them up for dinners and events. Want to give trouser shorts a try? Keep reading to pick up similar styles at top brands like Amazon, Spanx, Nordstrom, and more — they start at just $23. Trouser Shorts Inspired by Kelly Clarkson Gap 365 High Rise Shorts, $23 (orig. $59.95); gap.com Hotouch Bermuda Shorts, $27.99 (orig. $32.99); amazon.com Spanx Carefree Crepe Trouser Shorts, $138; spanx.com Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Trouser Short, $42 (orig. $70); bananareoublicfactory.gapfactory.com Everlane The Draper Short in Buttersmooth, $39 (orig. $78); everlane.com Madewell The Harlow Draper Short in Drapey Twill, $78; madewell.com French Connection Alaina City High Waist Shorts, $88; nordstrom.com Gwyneth Paltrow's White Wide-Leg Jeans Fit Practically Like Sweatpants, and Similar Styles Start at $31 Gap 365 High Rise Shorts GAP $60 $23 at Gap.com If you want a pair of trouser shorts that look similar to Clarkson’s, this Gap pair is it. They have a high-rise waist, flattering pleats, and a belt loop to accessorize. The flowy silhouette is airy, making it a practical choice for summer. They’re currently 50 percent off in three staple colors: khaki, gray, and black. Hotouch Bermuda Shorts Amazon $33 $28 at Amazon Bermuda shorts are a hot trend worn by Katie Holmes, Meghan Markle, and Mindy Kaling. These bermuda shorts come in a trouser style that combines two trends. The long length provides extra coverage, and the wide leg is super stylish. They’re available in 20 colors like camel, green, white, and pink. One five-star reviewer called them “flattering” and “comfortable.” Spanx Carefree Crepe Trouser Shorts Spanx $138 at Spanx Ditch zippers and buttons for these trouser shorts by Spanx. The perfect combination of stylish and comfortable, they are made with a washable crepe fabric that's lightweight and breathable. They have an inner satin lining that doesn’t cling, and the stretchy waistband moves comfortably with you. You can snag them in sizes XS through 3XL. Shorts season is still in full swing. If you want to swap out your denim for trouser shorts inspired by Clarkson, keep reading for more of our favorite styles. Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Trouser Short Banana Republic $70 Buy Now for $42 Everlane The Draper Short in Buttersmooth Everlane $78 $39 at Everlane.com Madewell The Harlow Draper Short in Drapey Twill MadeWell $78 at Madewell French Connection Alaina City High Waist Shorts Nordstrom $88 at Nordstrom See More from PEOPLE Shopping 10 Fashion Gifts You Won’t Believe Are from Walmart — All Under $20 Ugg Boots and Slippers Are Up to 52% Off Ahead of the Holidays, but Only for a Few More Days 10 Thanksgiving-Ready Dresses That Are Just as Comfy as They Are Cute — Starting at $8