Baggy jorts are wide, longer denim shorts — the version of the jort that's actually trending, versus the short, slim cut-offs of a few years ago. They hang loose through the thigh and hit around the knee, and they're the easy summer piece of the baggy movement. Shop baggy jorts or the full jorts range, or read on first.
Why baggy jorts are the look
- The baggy wave reached shorts. Once wide jeans took over, slim denim shorts started to look dated. Baggy jorts are the summer answer.
- Comfort in the heat. Loose through the leg, room to move, still looks put-together.
- Skate and Y2K roots. Long, wide denim shorts are pulled straight from skate and early-2000s style.
Length is the whole decision
Baggy jorts live or die by length:
- Mid-knee is the balanced everyday length — loose but easy to wear anywhere.
- Just below the knee is the longer, skater-leaning look that reads most current.
Too short and it stops being a baggy jort. When in doubt, go longer.
How to size them
- Take your usual waist size. The room is in the cut — sizing up just sags the waist.
- Go wide through the thigh so they hang like shorts, not shrink-to-fit cut-offs.
- Men: the men's jorts range covers the same look in longer inseams.
How to wear baggy jorts
Same rule as baggy jeans — balance the volume with a fitted or tucked top and a shoe with some presence:
- Everyday: fitted or boxy tee (half-tucked) + baggy jorts + chunky sneakers.
- Warm nights: tank or knit polo + longer jorts + loafers or sandals.
Full breakdown of the balance rule is in our styling guide, and the whole jort look is in the jorts guide.
FAQ
What are baggy jorts?
Wide, longer denim shorts — loose through the thigh, usually hitting around the knee. The trending version of the jort.
How long should baggy jorts be?
Around the knee. Mid-knee is the balanced everyday length; just below the knee is the current, skater-leaning look.
Should I size up in baggy jorts?
No — take your usual waist size. The looseness is built into the cut.
Are baggy jorts in style?
Yes — wide, longer denim shorts are one of the defining summer looks right now.