Something that would have seemed incomprehensible just a few summers ago, we are witnessing the return of the cursed capri.
The debate on inseam lengths gets pretty heated around this time of year, both online and in our offices, and it's recently seen big and baggy shorts rise up the ranks to become a contender for the style of the summer.
And I'm not just talking about slightly below-the-knee inseams, these are proper John Cena-style shin slappers — some of which go so far down the leg that they're entering into 3/4 length territory.
The writing has been on the wall for long shorts ever since we started looking at Adam Sandler's fashion taste through a new lens. The actor embodies IDGAF style and no matter if he's on the red carpet or being papped running errands, you can expect to find the 56-year-old in a pair of massive shorts.
It's a style that largely contributed to the actor being the top trending celebrity style star for two years on the bounce, and people are taking note of the power of long shorts.
They've found themselves creeping into the wardrobes of celebrities who, unlike Sandler, actively put time into their look.
For example, A$AP Rocky pulled up to Pharrell's star-studded debut Louis Vuitton Men's show wearing a pair of monogrammed shorts from the brand that fell quite a bit below the knee — styled together with LV's headline-grabbing paw print footwear.
Plus, we've recently seen Amelia Gray Hamlin in long-length workwear shorts, Jaden Smith in a seriously big pair of jorts, and who can forget when R-Patz broke the internet with his callosal cargos.
A length of shorts that has been exclusively the domain of OG skaters and suburban dads for the longest time, high fashion houses have also been getting in on the fun.
The SS24 menswear shows have just come to an end and, just like with the previous spring/summer season, it saw a number of brands take their selection of shorts to literal new lengths. Givenchy, Gucci, and Kenzo are just some of the high-profile brands that recently presented legwear that reaches low down the shin.
No matter how much we keep on asking ourselves why Y2K is still happening, the ongoing trend seems to have managed to revive long shorts. We've picked out some of our favorite pairs for you to browse down below.
Keep scrolling to find the best long shorts online.
Acne Studios Loose Fit Denim Shorts
A lot of the blame for our re-evaluation of long shorts can be put down to the popularity of jorts. Big and baggy denim shorts are very much back in vogue and Acne Studios has created some of the biggest and baggiest.
Carhartt WIP Cole Cargo Short
Designed with military influences, these cargo shorts come from workwear experts Carhartt WIP. The loose-fitting shorts come with large cargo pockets to carry all of the summer essentials in.
Visvim Coronel Shorts
If below-the-knee inseams aren't quite wild enough, this Visvim pair adds an all-over leopard print to the mix.
Highsnobiety Carpenter Shorts
For practical reasons, workwear shorts have always been cut with an oversized fit. Our elevated take on carpenter shorts is no different, accented through contrast stitching to draw attention to all the function-focused features.
Missoni Knitted Bermuda Shorts
Arriving with Missoni's signature colorful zig-zag pattern, these Bermuda shorts are far from minimal.
Trussardi Trouser Shorts
If you haven't worn baggy cargo shorts since a school geography field trip, it's time to get them back in your rotation and take full advantage of the extra pocket space.
Issey Miyake Technical-Pleated Cropped Trousers
Existing somewhere in the grey area between a pair of very cropped trousers and long-length shorts, Issey Miyake's signature pleated fabric takes center stage on these.
Jil Sander Belted Shorts
Offering a more formal option to get in on the long shorts look, this pair from Jil Sander comes with a matching navy belt for the cleanest look possible.
Y-3 Workwear Shorts
Yohji Yamamoto has used his Y-3 label, made together with adidas, as his playground for finding the sweet spot between fashion and sportswear for over 20 years. These cargo shorts present the designer continuing to explore the meeting point between form and function.
GmbH Rua Bermuda Shorts
If you were a big fan of Robert Pattinson's baggy cargo shorts outfit from last summer, which went viral online pretty immediately, this pair from Berlin-based label GmbH offers a similar look.
COMME des GARÇONS Pleated Shorts
Looking like the bottom half of a boy scout uniform, these long-length COMME des GARÇONS shorts come with an integrated Fidlock® press-release belt to dial in a precise fit.
C.P. Company Chrome-R Cargo Shorts
As we've come to expect from everything that C.P. Company drops, these shorts are crafted from technical, cutting-edge fabric. This pair are made from recycled Chrome-R, a woven multifilament nylon that acts as a barrier against water and wind while offering lighter and more vibrant tones when garment dyed.
Our Legacy Mount Shorts
Parachute pants have proven to be some of the most popular wide-leg pants styles recently. Well, here's a pair of parachute shorts, courtesy of Our Legacy.
Guess USA Crackle Leather Short
Guess USA has had a serious glow-up since ERL's Eli Russell Linnetz joined its ranks, and a large part of that's been thanks to its crackle leather pieces. For the full look, these shorts come with a matching leather jacket.
A-COLD-WALL* Overset Tech Shorts
These monochrome ripstop shorts come with plenty of zip-up pockets which will undoubtedly get all the gorpcore heads excited. Just imagine all the hiking gear and cereal bars you could safely fit inside all those pockets.
Andersson Bell Paneled Shorts
Far from being your average pair of navy corduroy shorts, these are elevated through contrasting panels of nylon taffeta.
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