As any girl next door who loves fashion and comfort, I greatly appreciate some of the confluences like skorts that just make life easier and cuter. One such Adam Sandler-inspired 'fusion' that has recently reached our feeds, all the way from the vaults of the 2000s, is Jorts, which are essentially a style of shorts that have a more relaxed fit and are slightly longer. We have seen them on many spring fashion runways, Hailey Beiber rocked them while grabbing a cuppa, along with the girlies of TikTok who cannot stop making 'Hot-Take' videos on the trend. And though I, too, have many of my own opinions when it comes to Jorts —like how this might not be as flattering for plus sizes or look 'Noddy-like' on short people —the algorithm has pushed it to the extent that my heart has slightly warmed to the concept. So, as the Internet can't seem to stop talking about them, here are our styling tips for rocking the 'jorts trend' if you are interested in taking the plunge, channelling the classic jeans with a 'lazy-boy' take on them. Keep reading for some style inspiration.
The Controversial Jorts Trend: What It Is & How To Style It
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The Classic Might Be The 'IT' Way
Denim On Denim Never Fails
Another classic, comfortable, and supremely stylish way to hop on the Jorts 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.
Layer Them With Blazers
Add A Retro Touch
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 Jorts, but the oversizing ultimately brings a flow to the look, which is one of the many reasons people are opting for Jorts.
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Waistcoats Are In
Pair your controversial summer jorts 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 prices of this season.
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