The Controversial Long Shorts Trend: What It Is & How To Style It

With everything 90s taking over, it only makes sense to try this trend with an acid-wash pair, rocking them with cool glasses, baby tees, and fun sneakers. This way of sporting jorts has been on the rise, which looks casual yet cool and contemporary, making a chic-effortless statement. It's also popular among Instagram influencers and is popularly chosen for fun day outings. We love this fit from Tzefits, who is always right on trend.

Black bottoms are a classic piece in any wardrobe. They go with everything and on all occasions. So, a pair of black jorts only makes sense. You can pair them with basic white tanks to create an everyday look while accessorising them with shoulder bags and chunky belts. Another very in-trend way to style would be animal print tops, as Elianna Arvizu has done, looking very much mob-wife aesthetic coded. 

Nobody can go wrong with a simple, tiny white T-shirt and baggy bottoms; it is the most effortless everyday fit for a reason and will never go out of style. Long shorts work perfectly as baggy bottoms; not only is it the easiest way to partake in the trend, but it is also a no-doubter slay that will always serve. Go with the classic denim jeans colour here (not too dark, not too light), and to elevate the look, opt for statement shoes, just like Alicia Roddy.

Another classic, comfortable, and supremely stylish way to hop on the Long Shorts trend is to inculcate it with denim on denim. It's sophisticated, comparatively formal, and looks chic. The similar silhouette creates a flow to the outfit that has an edge to it. While making sure your accessorise right is important to take the fit to the next level, similar to Olivia Hirst's neon bag in the picture above, what's more important is paying attention to the fit and structure of your top and pants. Denim is a thick material, so you want to make sure it's a fit that you like. We'd suggest going for a top that is true to size in order to balance out the baggy fit of jorts. For accessories, go for a classic watch and a cool pair of shades, and finish the whole look with sporty ballet flats or sneakers.

We saw many celebrities style their long shorts this way, especially Hailey Bieber, and it surely gives corporate core in a fun way. Blazers have been having a moment since last year, and layering them up with long shorts sounds like it won’t make sense, but actually does. It gives you a sleek and sophisticated fit that's great for formal settings. Carry a vintage-looking shoulder bag and a fun pair of sunnies with kitten heels.

According to us, the best on-the-way look came from Alessa Winter, who played around with the conventional silhouette of the Jorts as well as the colour and created this monochrome look while completing everything with chunky boots. This oversized, unstructured look not only captures the essence of long shorts, but the oversizing ultimately brings a flow to the look, which is one of the many reasons people are opting for them. 

Pro-Tip: Love chunky boots like Dr Martens? We found multiple dupes available in India! 

Pair your controversial summer long shorts with the much-loved summer casual uniform this season—a waistcoat. The fit just makes sense; you get a fitted coat that's comfortable and light, balancing out the jorts' chunkiness. It's a look that screams that you know your trends, so just thank us later and rock the most trending pieces of this season. 

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Long shorts trend is predominantly a cool-girl aesthetic, but the desi in us shall never stop from pairing our dear jewels with it. Yes, it sounds tacky and flashy, but it is not really if you pair smartly, like how Rosamund Pike did. And to make the transition towards 'Indianness' look seamless, go for an upper with traditional prints. Now, I'm not saying to go all in with those thick chokers, but some studded chains as belts along with statement earrings might just get you a ticket to the fashion world.

If you are still not sure what the rage behind the fisherman aesthetic is all about, then let me simplify it for you. It's basically a nautical-inspired style that is relaxed enough to be called laid-back but also practical enough to be called cool. And what better way to embrace than by blending it with the long shorts craze? A rugged sleeveless jacket and a tank top would look amazing with it!

"Long shorts for work? Are you kidding me?" Before you say this out loud, I would want you to know that yes, it is actually possible. We often think of bermudas when someone says jorts, but even the regular tailored trousers are getting a fresh iteration. The pair, combined with a shirt, won't only look immensely head-turning-worthy, but also keep you comfortable all day long.