High-Waisted Denim Shorts: How to Wear Them, Which Ones to Buy
Allow us to present a fashion win-win: A summer staple so tried-and-true that it never goes out of style. We’re talking, friends, about classic high-waisted denim shorts.
Part of the trend’s longevity—they starting gaining popularity in the late 1960 and early ’70s— is due to its quintessential ease. Even a cutoff style can be dressed up with heels, or down with a vintage tee, and both manage to look sexy and definitively cool.
For inspiration on the countless ways to wear the trend, click through for blogger inspiration, then—once you’re good and inspired—shop a pair from our picks.
And, if you’re concerned you can’t pull this style off —trust— when done right, high-waisted styles can be universally flattering…more on that, right this way.
Mother High Waist Rascal Shorts, $145; at Shopbop
Topshop Ripped Denim Shorts by Kendall + Kylie, $60; at Topshop
Forever 21 High-Waisted Distressed Cutoffs, $29.90; at Forever 21
Mango High-Waist Denim Shorts, $49.99; at Mango
Re/Done The Short, $166; at Re/Done
Zara High Waist Shorts, $49.90; at Zara
Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal Recycled Angled Roll-Hem Denim Short, $39; at Urban Outfitters
Nasty Gal Denim — The Born to Run Short, $54.60; at Nasty Gal
RES Denim Kitty Shorts, $72; at Shopbop
Forever 21 High-Waisted Denim Shorts, $17.90; at Forever 21
Nasty Gal After Party Vintage Patch Up Cutoff Short, $78; at Nasty Gal
Forever 21 High-Waisted Denim Shorts, $12.90; at Forever 21
H&M Denim Shorts High Waist, $7; at H&M
