Striped High Waisted Denim Shorts in Dusty Blue

Striped denim is a small rebellion against the plain blue short, and this pair leans into it. The stripe runs through a dusty blue ground so the effect stays soft rather than graphic, and from a distance it reads as texture more than pattern. The high waist does the rest of the work, drawing the leg line up and giving the whole thing a slightly vintage posture.

The fabric is 74.7% cotton, 16.5% polyester and 8.8% regenerated fibre, and it has no stretch, so it holds its shape the way proper denim should and softens with wear instead of sagging. There is a button front and a drawstring at the waist, which means you get a real adjustment range rather than relying on the fit being perfect off the rack. Sizes run 4 through 16, with waist measurements from 27.4 inches up to 35.2 inches and bottom length staying short and steady between 14.4 and 15.7 inches.

These want a tucked top. A fitted rib tank or a cropped tee keeps the waistline visible, which is the whole reason to buy a high rise in the first place. Add flat sandals and a straw bag for a market morning, or swap in white sneakers and an oversized shirt worn open when the day runs long. The dusty blue sits comfortably next to white, cream, black and washed out olive.

Why you will love it

• High waisted denim short with an allover stripe in dusty blue
• Features: Buttoned, Drawstring
• Stretch: No stretch
• Material composition: 74.7% cotton, 16.5% polyester, 8.8% regenerated fibre
• Sizes 4 to 16 with a short bottom length throughout

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.