High-Rise Boyfriend Denim Short, Distressed Hem

Borrowed and better for it. These black denim shorts take the loose boyfriend fit through the hip and thigh and pair it with a high waist, so nothing about the shape reads sloppy.

The hems are distressed, which is what gives the pair its texture and its worn-in character straight out of the bag. The denim underneath is rigid and non-stretch, built from durable 100% cotton, so it holds a structured feel and has the authentic weight that stretch denim never quite manages. The rise measures 11 inches and the inseam 5.

This is a summer short with some attitude in it rather than a neutral one. The loose leg keeps it cool, the high waist keeps it tidy, and black means the distressing reads deliberate rather than tired. It goes with almost any top you already own.