Before you pack up your summer clothes and move them into storage to collect dust, let’s revisit, though the trend itself is a blast from the past, those shorts you wore for every occasion this year – your high-waisted jean shorts.
Jean shorts, or jorts, come in a ton of varieties and can be seen at beach-themed parties, anything that in some form has something to do with America, on a casual night out to Midtown or donned in your favorite Pinterest outfit.
Jorts have the complexity and variety of a Starbucks drink order and the versatility of a little black dress. They can be tattered, bleached, DIY, distressed or bedazzled.
To go with the comfy look, try a simple pair like this from Etsy. These shorts can easily be combined with an oversized sweater and a statement necklace to get the “I’m not trying to look good but I do” appearance.
Etsy has truly monopolized the jorts market, mostly because of the creativity involved. Jorts have become a contest of “who can do the craziest things to America’s staple clothing.”
If you enjoy looking like you just got back from being kidnapped, destroyed jorts are all the rage. And on the flipside, if you prefer to find your inner Audrey Hepburn, try vintage shorts with a lace trim or lace pockets.
If you miss your middle school science fair days, you can give bleaching your shorts a try or simply buy a pair on Etsy. Ombre-colored jean shorts, which change color from top to bottom, also fall into the category of the bleaching trend.
Do-it-yourself jorts have also become popular. Yes, moms, that’s why your daughter has been asking if you have a pair of jeans you don’t care about.
Many fashionistas have been visiting consignment shops and donation-based stores like Goodwill. If you find a pair of high-waisted jeans that fit your waist they can be turned into lace-ridden, bleached out wonders in just a matter of hours. There are a variety of websites that offer tutorials on how to make designing jorts your newest sport.
So before you wave goodbye to your jorts for the summer, pack yourself into them one last time and think of what additions and improvements can be made to them for next year. Because, trust me, between animal prints and color dyes, you’ll never stop developing that denim.
