Five Pocket Distressed Frayed Hem Denim Shorts

The raw hem is the whole story here. Where a finished cuff makes a pair of denim shorts look deliberate, a frayed edge lets them look like something you have owned for years and broken in yourself. Add the distressing across the front and a simple button closure, and you get a pair of shorts that already feels familiar the first time you put them on.

These are cut from 85% cotton and 15% polyester with no stretch, which is the traditional recipe for denim that keeps its shape rather than bagging out at the seat by lunchtime. The trade off is that the fabric will not give, so the size table below is worth two minutes of your time before you order. Sizes run S through 2XL, with waist measurements from 28.3 up to 34.6 inches and a bottom length that stays consistently short across the range. Choose from dark blue for a sharper look or light blue when you want something breezier.

These go with essentially everything, which is the reason denim shorts survive every trend cycle. A plain white tee and sandals is the default and it never looks wrong. Tuck in a fitted tank and add a belt when you want a bit more shape, or throw an oversized button down over the top and leave it open as a beach cover. In the dark blue they hold up next to a going out top and low heels for a warm evening. In the light blue they are pure daytime, made for markets, festivals and long weekends where nobody is checking what you have on.

Why you will love it

• Distressed with a raw frayed hem
• Button closure
• Material composition: 85% cotton, 15% polyester
• No stretch, so the shape holds through wear
• Offered in dark blue and light blue in sizes S through 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low