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Rag & Bone McKenna Jean Short
Looking for an office-friendly pair of jorts? This versatile style can easily be dressed up with a blazer and kitten heels for work and down again with a vintage tee on the weekends.
Jorts in 2024 are all about exaggerated lengths and wide, flared legs. Depending on the size you take, this EB Denim style can be worn low at the hips or cinched at the waist for slightly more coverage.
WE11DONE Black Loose-Fit Denim Shorts
Cue “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne. This ultra-baggy style is equal parts breezy, cozy, and edgy.
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Good American Good 90s Bermuda Denim Shorts
These Bermuda-length shorts are one of the most comfortable styles around. Made with a blend of cotton and lyocell, they’re soft to the touch and have just the right amount of stretch.
R13 Indigo Jesse Denim Shorts
For true Brat vibes, these ultra-faded jorts are a must. With subtle distressed accents, a wide-leg design, and a hip-hugging waist, they practically scream “I’m a 365 party girl.”
Mother SNACKS! The Yummy Bermuda Fray
Nothing says summer like a pair of white shorts. This slightly distressed, relaxed-fit style is both comfortable and casual for hot summer nights.
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Hitting right at the knee, these high-waisted Re/Done shorts nail quintessential ’90s vibes. Made of recycled vintage denim, they’re also eco-friendly.
Citizens of Humanity Brynn Drawstring Denim Shorts
Done with a wide-leg silhouette and adjustable drawstring waistband, we think these easy-going cotton shorts would be perfect to throw on for a beach or pool day.
EDIKTED Low Rise Denim Bermuda Shorts
Go bold with these fun cheetah-print shorts. Paired with a black tee and some sneakers, these will create a high impact look with minimal effort.
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Hidden Jeans Baggy Denim Cargo Shorts
Rock two buzzy trends at once with these cargo jorts. Not only is this pair comfortable and cute, but it’s more affordable than many others on the market.
Gap Girlfriend Denim Shorts
A distressed hem and vertical stitching add a subtle twist to these classic thigh-length shorts.
Free People Boomerang Overlap High Waist Denim Cutoff Shorts
Not your average pair of jorts, these denim cut-offs have an asymmetrical button fly and airy side panels that add just the right hint of grunge.
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Levi’s 501 Mid Thigh Short
No one does denim quite like the experts at Levi’s. A shorter take on the brand’s iconic 501 jeans, these jorts boast cool distressed details and should hit perfectly mid-thigh.
Noisy May Lila High Waist Loose Knee Length Denim Shorts
If you prefer the look of a fitted jort, try this pair from Noisy May. It retains some of the slouchy tenants of the trend but with a high-waisted, slimmer leg silhouette.
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Tatjana Freund is Hearst’s Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She’s a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.
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