You’re Cut Off: Denim Shorts

Another clothing item women are still buying during the recession? Denim, which can be worn so often, day or night, dressed up or down, that women essentially “amortize” a high price tag over a high number of wears, as retail analyst Christine Chen notes in today’s WWD.

The new denim trend for spring-summer 2009 is turning out to be jean shorts. Distressed, slouchy “boyfriend” cut-off shorts, tailored shorts, and short denim shorts have all been making an appearance around town, from the line at the Topshop opening to the Union Square Greenmarket this past (very warm) Saturday. After the jump: a buying guide to the best denim shorts.

Boyfriend Shorts

Genetic The Billy Boyfriend Short ($200)

Leah Boyfriend Cuffed Denim Shorts ($165)

Current/Elliott Short in HighLow ($178)

Les Halles Boy Short ($62)