Denim shorts are the least complicated thing in a summer wardrobe, which is exactly why the details matter. This edit covers the cuts we hold — high-waisted styles that lengthen the leg, relaxed and boyfriend shapes, fitted cuts that sit close, and frayed or turned-up hems that change the whole line. Washes run from pale worn-in blue through to deep indigo and black, with distressed and embellished options. A raw frayed hem softens and lengthens its fringe over the first few washes, which is part of how the piece settles. Denim moulds to you with wear, so if you're between sizes take the smaller one and let the fabric give.