Jorts are jean shorts — denim cut off at or below the knee, worn loose through the thigh. They went from ironic to everywhere because the same wave that killed skinny jeans reached shorts: people want room, a Y2K/90s feel, and one easy thing to throw on all summer. If you're ready to shop, start with the jorts collection; if you want to get the length and fit right, read on.
Why jorts took over
- The baggy wave reached shorts. Once wide jeans became the default, slim denim shorts started to look dated. Jorts are the summer version of the same relaxed silhouette.
- Y2K and 90s nostalgia. Long, loose denim shorts are pulled straight from skate and early-2000s style — the look people keep saving and recreating.
- Comfort in the heat. Room to move, no cling, and denim that still looks put-together. That's the whole pitch.
- One pair, every day. They work with a tee and sneakers, a tank and sandals, or a button-down for something sharper.
Length is the whole decision
With jorts, length matters more than anything. It's what sets the look and the one thing people get wrong:
- Mid-knee (around an 11-inch inseam) lands at the top of the knee on most people — the balanced, everyday length.
- Below the knee (around 13-inch) is the longer, skater-leaning look that reads most current right now.
Too short and they stop being jorts. When in doubt, go longer — you can always cuff up.
Get the fit right
- Take your usual waist size. The room is in the cut; the wide leg does the work. Between sizes? Stay with your normal size.
- Pick your width. Standard loose is easy to wear; for the boldest look, go baggy jorts.
- Mind the hem. A clean or lightly cuffed hem at the knee keeps the proportion right.
Where to start — men's and women's
Men: the men's jorts range covers the core looks — easy mid-blue washes (Easy Denim Shorts, Boulevard Denim Shorts), clean black (Maxout Denim Shorts) for something that dresses up, and ripped or cargo pairs (Big Easy Ripped, cargo denim shorts) when you want more going on.
Women: browse the full jorts edit for loose, longer denim shorts in blue, black and faded washes. All-black is the easiest to build outfits around.
How to wear jorts
Same rule as baggy jeans: balance the volume. Loose shorts want a fitted or tucked top and a shoe with a bit of presence.
- Everyday: fitted or boxy tee (half-tucked) + jorts + chunky sneakers.
- Warm nights: tank or knit polo + longer jorts + loafers or sandals.
- Layered: open short-sleeve button-down over a tee for shape up top.
Want the full-length version of the look too? See our baggy jeans and the complete baggy jeans guide.
FAQ
What are jorts?
Jean shorts — denim cut off at or below the knee, usually worn loose through the thigh.
How long should jorts be?
Around the knee. Mid-knee is the balanced everyday length; just below the knee is the current, skater-leaning look. Too short and they stop reading as jorts.
Are jorts in style?
Yes — loose, longer denim shorts are one of the defining summer looks right now, carried by the same wide-leg and Y2K trends driving jeans.
Do jorts work for women and men?
Both. Men size into the men's jorts range; women can shop the wider jorts edit for looser, longer cuts.
Should I size up in jorts?
No — take your usual waist size. The looseness is built into the cut.