Distressed Wash Denim Shorts

Denim shorts are a summer default, and the difference between a good pair and a forgettable pair is usually in the wash. These lean on a distressed finish, so they arrive with the softened worn look that a new pair normally takes a couple of seasons to earn. The result is a pair you can put on without thinking and still feel put together.

They are made from 85% cotton with 15% polyester and there is no stretch in them, which is the traditional way to build denim. That means they hold their shape through the day rather than loosening at the waist and seat the way a stretch pair does. It also means the waist measurement is the real one, so it is worth checking the table before you choose: waist runs from 26.4 inches in a small up to 34.3 inches in a 2XL, with the hip moving from 36.2 inches to 44.1 inches across the same range. Bottom length sits between 11.8 inches and 12.6 inches, so they land at mid thigh.

Pick dark blue for something that reads a little sharper or light blue for the classic warm weather version. They work with almost any top you already own: a fitted tee and trainers for daytime, a strapless or a linen shirt for evening, a swimsuit underneath and sandals for the beach. Size runs from S through to 2XL.

Why you will love it

• Distressed wash with a broken in look from the start
• Cotton rich denim with no stretch, so the shape holds
• Mid thigh bottom length of 11.8 to 12.6 inches
• Material composition: 85% cotton, 15% polyester
• Available in dark blue and light blue
• Sizes S through 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low