These Are The Best Denim Shorts To Wear This Summer
From Daisy Dukes to bermudas, nothing beats a pair of laid-back denim shorts. They’re a summer staple; they mark the start of holidays or a break from the norm. But which style will you be sporting this sunny season?
For most, it’s all about the relaxed ease: a slouchy top, sun-bleached cut-off jeans and a pair of flip-flops. Think seaside strolls in your fave tee and super soft ‘jorts’ – aka longline jean shorts that come to the knee and happen to be the style of the moment. More on those later. For now, it’s all about finding the perfect pair you’ll return to year after year.
Agolde is the brand du jour reinventing our denims. Their pieces are inspired by the classics, then updated with a modern twist. The team promises their silhouette offers the authenticity and rarity found in discovering the perfect vintage pair. Unsurprisingly, their shorts are in high demand. Similarly, the casually cool label, Mother, offers a selection of pared-back iterations.
Embracing a more androgynous look, denim shorts also work perfectly with fisherman sandals and, of course, retro sneakers.
This year sees the short styled with high-end luxe vibes and, of course, more casually. Opt for a gingham blouse and lace-up sandals for the ideal warm weather situation, or take your bermudas city-side with a tee, blazer and flats – both looks are ever so SS24. Obviously, micro cuts are fail-safe options on vacation, but back here, whether on a staycation or hitting the grind, the longer, looser styles have been all over our socials.
Well-known names in denim can always be relied upon. We’re talking about the one and only Levi’s. Who doesn’t love a pair of slouchy 501s? Alternatively, the high street has done us proud with easy styles from Arket, Zara and, of course, H&M. These, however, are guaranteed to sell out fast – so don’t hang about. We pulled together our favourite everyday staples, but scroll on for the season’s biggest trends, too.
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MANGO, High-rise denim shorts, £29.99
Shop bermudas and jorts… the shorts of the season
The thought of donning a pair of bottom-skimming shorts could put the fear in any one of us. However, longer-length shorts are finally having their time in the spotlight. From bermudas to cargo cuts, there’s a look for every summer mood. Similar to last year, jorts is still the word to know. What are jorts, you ask? Simply put, jean shorts with a longline cut, very similar to men’s fits. Featured on the runways at Givenchy, Toteme and Fendi, there’s no wonder they’ve made the sartorial cut. Plus, with Hailey Baldwin’s stamp of approval, the jort sealed its place in the list of must-wear summer trends.
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For the freshest look going, add not just longline shorts to your summer wardrobe, but make them white. We’re obsessing over Topshop’s latest collection. Agolde’s Nolan shorts are also ticking all the right style boxes.
Topshop, Denim Loose Jort, £36
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