Unisex Vintage Wash Distressed Wide Leg Shorts – Loose Fit Cotton

These shorts look like they've been through three summers, a couple of fences and at least one questionable parking lot. The faded black wash gives them a worn-in, sun-beaten look, the little rips at the hem add some attitude, and the wide legs hang loose enough to move in without thinking. A ribbed, washed waistband and a drawstring keep them comfortable all day. They're the shorts you wear when you want to look like you don't care, but you care a little. Slide them on, and the whole fit picks up some edge.

We picked this one for the wash. The pair in our photos has a smoky, faded black finish that looks like it's been sun-bleached and thrown in the dryer a hundred times, and a few small nicks at the hem keep it from looking too clean. The waistband is ribbed and washed, with an elastic gather and a drawstring that hangs at the front. Side pockets sit low, and a big patch pocket on the back adds some structure. The legs are wide and fall past the knee.

It comes in Khaki Camo with Black and Gray Camo with Black. Pair them with a boxy graphic tee, a hoodie tied around the waist or a washed tank, and let your sneakers do the loud part. Throw on a chain and a cap, and you're done. It's the skater-meets-thrift-store look, no effort needed.

For the one who dresses like a mood and not a trend. The distressed wash, the wide cut and the elastic waist give these a vintage, grunge and skate-park vibe that works for anyone, anywhere. They look right with band tees, oversized flannels and chunky boots, and they sit comfortably in the middle of the street style crowd without trying to be the loudest. The thick cotton holds its shape and gets better with every wash. Throw them on, and you look like you've owned them for years.

Here's what it's made of and how it's cut.

• Fabric: 100% cotton
• Weight: 350 gsm (10.3 oz), moderate thickness
• Fit: Loose, wide leg
• Waist: Ribbed elastic waistband with a drawstring
• Pockets: Side pockets and a back patch pocket
• Details: Faded vintage wash, small distressed nicks at the hem
• Length: Below the knee
• Style: Casual, street, vintage, grunge, skate
• Season: Spring and summer
• Colors: Khaki Camo with Black, Gray Camo with Black
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Cut loose on purpose, so it's roomy through the body. Sizes run XS to XL. If you're between sizes, check the size chart image before you choose.