Denim fabric has been a leader in sewing women's and men's clothing for several seasons. Denim products are versatile, comfortable, practical, and ultra-fashionable. Trousers, jackets, vests, shirts, dresses - everyone has these items in their wardrobe. With the onset of the summer season, denim shorts are gaining popularity; they are relevant in an ensemble with any clothing. A variety of styles, colors, and finishes allow people of different ages and body types to choose this item.
What options are there?
Fashion dictates its own terms, but this only partially applies to shorts. Like other types of clothing, shorts are available for women and men. Despite the fact that cropped models are trendy today, you should choose items that emphasize your figure's advantages.
The finished product, depending on the purpose of wearing, can be intended for:
- sports;
- rest, walks;
- works;
- beach;
- youth options.
Modern denim shorts have gained unprecedented popularity among the strong half due to their elegance, originality, and ability to express protest against standards. This wardrobe item has not lost its appeal for many years. Along with the classic cut, men are happy to buy modern novelties that are distinguished by a variety of colors and decor.
To ensure that a denim item fits perfectly, you need to choose a model with a tight fit that does not allow sagging or bagginess.
Men's shorts options:
- with open hips (short). The style is prevalent in youth fashion, has several length options, allows you to show off your athletic figure;
- grunge - casual, worn, with a faded shade of classic length;
- breeches, can be knee-length or lower, loose-fitting or tapered;
- classic, length starts from mid-thigh to knee, loose, repeats the style of trousers, helps to hide thin legs;
- Bermudas are wide denim shorts that do not restrict movement and emphasize an athletic build.
All these options can be made from classic denim material without additional processing or decoration. They go well with vests, T-shirts, and shirts. In addition, you can create a stylish, unique set with men's accessories. But recently, special attention has been paid to fashionable ideas from designers for creating a fashionable image.
Shorts are trending today:
- with cuffs, turn-ups - the original look is given by double turn-ups of the product on the inside, which can be factory-made or made by yourself. The width of such cuffs on shorts does not exceed 2-4 cm;
- distressed (antique) effect on medium or high density fabric;
- ripped jeans emphasize individuality, an active lifestyle, there are no rules here: there can be one cut or the entire surface can be mesh;
- carelessly cut with a frayed edge.
Among the variety of clothes, girls give the greatest preference to denim shorts. This wardrobe detail allows you to feel comfortable in any situation. Depending on the selected top, shorts are appropriate at a party, in the office, on vacation or on a date. A wide range of models made of denim of different thickness allows you to wear them at any time of the year. Shorts are universal clothing. Every girl can choose a model that will highlight her advantages and hide minor flaws. Fashionable shorts are presented today in several versions, some of them repeat men's styles (sports, Bermudas, breeches, classics), but there are also typically female models.
Types of women's shorts:
- with a high waist - the model is suitable for girls with a slender figure, can be ultra-short, short and elongated. They wear such a thing with a thin belt and without it. They go well with a loose T-shirt, top, tunic;
- Overall shorts are a favorite model among teenagers, thanks to the presence of straps and a bib, they create a stylish, romantic image. It is appropriate to combine them with a T-shirt and a turtleneck;
- with straps - a type of jumpsuit, a more open version, allows you to wear the straps on your shoulders or use them as additional decoration in a hanging position;
- boyfriends - shorts of a classic cut, tapered at the bottom;
- capri pants - an elongated style that reaches to the middle of the calf, can be tapered and straight;
- shorts-skirt - an original solution for thin girls. The cut of the product is flared, which creates the image of a skirt, it can be sewn in the form of a flare or have folds;
- culottes - shorts with very flared legs down to the knee;
- decorated with lace - the trim can be sewn onto the legs in any position and hem the bottom of the garment. Such models look especially feminine;
- for the overweight - such options are distinguished by a special cut that can hide excess volume, the products are sewn from thick fabric in dark colors with a high waist and a conservative length;
- for pregnant women - the model differs from regular short pants by the presence of an elastic waistband and the ability to adjust the fullness.
The shorter the length of the shorts, the more voluminous the top of the look should be.
Particular attention is paid to the decorative design of the products. You can see women's shorts with a worn effect, torn, frayed, rolled up, cropped, with an abundance of rhinestones and sequins, decorated with rivets, fringe, leather inserts. Young fashionistas prefer models with embroidery, patterns, zippers, lacing, and daring yokes - with cutouts, protruding pockets.
Existing colors
The traditional color of jeans is deep blue and light blue. These shades are considered natural denim colors. Shorts presented in a calm range can be worn to formal events and to the office. Black and brown shades are also in demand. Dark shorts are rich, do not get dirty easily, and perfectly correct the figure. Such tones in clothing are preferred by adherents of classics, restraint, as well as the older generation. No less popular are products made of gray, beige, and white colors. Light shades are usually associated with summer, but they are quite appropriate in the off-season. Such products must be properly combined with the top, otherwise you can show the flaws of the physique.
Bright, bold colors and their combinations are more relevant for young people. Shorts, regardless of the type, can be red, pink, pistachio or purple. Many different prints, embroideries, decorative elements give such clothes a special look, making them unique. The patchwork style combines several rich colors. A special trend in denim fashion has acquired abrasions of boiled jeans.
When choosing shorts of a certain color, you need to consider your body type and the options for combining them with clothes in your wardrobe.
Length and dimensions
The length of shorts directly depends on the height and features of a person's appearance. An incorrectly chosen model can not only reveal flaws, but also distort the parameters, which will spoil the impression of others. The optimal length in a particular case will be the one that most attractively reveals the legs.
For men, shorts can be:
- short - ideal for a sporty proportional figure, when the width of the shoulders and hips is the same. Looks good on short and medium-height men;
- below the knee - this option is suitable for tall, stocky men. In order not to visually enlarge the figure, it is better to choose loose, but not wide items without large pockets and belts;
- elongated - equally popular among all generations. Thin people should pay attention to fitted narrow shorts.
For women, shorts come in the following lengths:
- short - suitable for petite girls with slender legs, tall fashionistas can try on a shortened version with turn-ups;
- medium length (to the knee) - fits well on girls of any build. Straight models should be chosen by tall ladies with curvy shapes, they stretch the silhouette, make the figure more proportional, emphasize the hips;
- knee-length and below. Allows you to hide excess fullness of the legs.
The approximate length of women's shorts is presented in the table. Product length for height 168 cm.
| Model name | Inseam length, cm | Optical length, cm |
| Ultra short (mini) | 3.5 | 28-29 |
| Short | 7-8 | 30-32 |
| Long | 15-16 | 40-42 |
| Bermudas | 21-25 | 50-54 |
| Breeches | 40 | 64-67 |
| Capri | 44-49 | 69-75 |
Denim shorts are a great, ultra-fashionable, versatile wardrobe item that is successfully worn by both men and women. Depending on the type and style, they can be worn for all events. Such products can be chosen by people with any figure and at any age. When choosing shorts, you need to consider your appearance type, color scheme, and the presence of decorative elements.
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