Judy Blue Fray Hem Denim Shorts in Orange

Most denim shorts are blue, which is precisely why these are worth your attention. Judy Blue has taken a proper high rise cut, dyed it a warm, unapologetic orange and finished the leg with a frayed raw hem that softens a little more with every wash. They are playful without being a costume, and they solve the problem of the outfit that is technically fine but a bit boring.

The fabric is 93% cotton, 6% poly and 1% spandex, so it is slightly stretchy. That small amount of give is the difference between shorts you wear all day and shorts you think about all day. The cotton keeps the structure and the honest denim texture, while the spandex means sitting down on a hot afternoon is not an event. The raw hem is the only real detail, and it is enough.

The rise runs from 10 inches on a size S to 11 inches on a size L, which is genuinely high and sits at the natural waist rather than sliding down. Waist measures 25 to 29 inches across sizes S to L, with the hip running 31 to 35 inches, and the inseam holds at 4 inches throughout, so the leg is short and the shape is clean. Styling them is the fun part. A plain white tee tucked in is the classic answer and it never misses. A black tank keeps the orange as the whole point. If you want to be braver, try a striped shirt worn open over a swimsuit, or lean into it with a denim jacket in a light wash and white sneakers. They belong at festivals, on porches, in beach bags and on any day the forecast climbs.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 93% Cotton 6% Poly 1% Spandex
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Features: Raw Hem
• High rise cut with a rise of 10 to 11 inches
• Short 4 inch inseam across every size
• Sizes S, M and L in a warm orange wash

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.