Gym time might yield the flat abs you're after [1], but there's nothing wrong with taking a shortcut. That quick fix comes in the form of Summer's easiest shorts, pants, and skirts that all come with waist-cinching paper-bag drawstrings. And, these high, flattering cuts aren't the only thing we love about them. They make dressing on the fly superchic, from the office to an afternoon BBQ — just remember to tuck in your shirt to give your waistline the spotlight it deserves.
Scroll on to shop our favorites.
UO Della X Paper-Bag Waist Pants
UO Della X Paper Bag High-Rise Jogger Pants [2] ($79)
Apiece Apart Paper-Bag Waist Shorts
Apiece Apart Juana Paperbag Short [3] ($415)
Rules of Etiquette Printed Paper-Bag Waist Shorts
Rules of Etiquette Print Tie Waist Paper Bag Shorts [4] ($64)
Vince Camuto Paper-Bag Waist Shorts
Vince Camuto Paperbag Waist Shorts [5] ($89)
Zara Paper-Bag Waist Skirt
Zara Poplin Skirt With Belt [6] ($60)
J.Crew Paper-Bag Waist Denim Pants
J.Crew Gathered Pull-On Pant in Silky Chambray [7] ($88)
Silence & Noise Paper-Bag Waist Shorts
Silence + Noise Silky Paper Bag Short [8] ($49)
Haute Hippie Paper-Bag Waist Trousers
Haute Hippie Stretch Silk Paperbag Trousers [9] ($365)
Nasty Gal Paper-Bag Waist Skirt
Nasty Gal Sunshowers Midi Skirt [10] ($58)
Milly Paper-Bag Waist Trousers
Milly Paper Bag Trousers [11] ($295)
Joie Paper-Bag Waist Shorts
Soft Joie Wyatte Shorts [12] ($40, originally $98)
BDG Chambray Paper-Bag Waist Trousers
BDG Chambray Paper Bag Trouser Pants [13] ($59)
Zara Paper-Bag Waist Shorts
Zara Zipped Shorts With Belt [14] ($60)