The Best Deals on Jean Shorts From Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch & More, Starting at $15

Warm weather is coming, and that means just one thing -- jorts. Find the right jean shorts for your height (at a great price) and elevate your summer vibe.

By Megan Gray May 01, 2025 8:12 PMTags
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Whether you like to call them jean shorts or jorts, you have to admit that the style is iconic. It takes your favorite pair of jeans but makes them summer. And we're so excited for the warm weather that we've compiled the best deals on jean shorts and arranged them according to length.

From 11-inch jean shorts with lots of coverage to shorty short 3-inch jorts, there's a style for everyone, including frayed hems, a variety of washes, and more. So, keep on scrolling to find the right denim pair for you (per your inseam). It’s the effortlessly cool aesthetic you’ll want to rock all summer long.

The Best Deals on Jean Shorts: According to Length

Of course, the best length of jean shorts for you depends on your height and personal preference, but we've broken down the traditional designs to help you decide. 

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Jean Shorts: 11-Inch Inseam

With more of a Bermuda shorts design (knee-length), jean shorts with an 11-inch inseam offer more coverage and a casual, relaxed vibe.

Gap 11" Mid Rise Longline Denim Shorts

Available in red, black, white, and indigo, these Gap denim shorts have a mid-rise and a long length that hits right at the knee. One reviewer predicts that they'll wear them every day in the summer.

Jean Shorts: 9-Inch Inseam

Hitting above the knee, jean shorts with a 9-inch inseam still provide comfort and coverage like the 11-inch, but with a little more leg showing. Plus, if you want them shorter, you can always fold the hem up.

Old Navy Mid-Rise Baggy Jean Bermuda Shorts -- 9-inch inseam

Old Navy fans report that these baggy jean Bermuda shorts are "the perfect length." They're loose in the leg with a retro Y2K aesthetic and come in 4 washes.

AE 8" Dreamy Drape Stretch Low-Rise Baggy Jort

With a low-rise and baggy fit, these jorts are made for effortlessly cool comfort. Plus, they're available in 4 washes and sizes from 000 to 20.

Gap 8" Mid Rise '90s Loose Denim Bermuda Shorts

Channel your inner '90s vibes with these loose denim Bermuda shorts. They have a frayed hem that's breezy and casual, and you can get them in regular, tall, and petite.

Jean Shorts: 7-Inch Inseam

Jorts with a 7-inch inseam are a great middle ground if you're unsure what length to get. Not too long, not too short, they're the Goldilocks of jean shorts.

Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Jean Shorts -- 7-inch inseam

Everyone needs a versatile pair of jean shorts in their wardrobe. This high-waisted option has a comfy length, plus a stretchy design that feels great. They're available in 5 washes, but they're going fast.

Everlane The Cheeky Jean Short

These cheeky jean shorts from Everlane have a 6-inch inseam and style to spare. Choose between non-stretch and low-stretch options for the perfect fit.

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise Loose Short

Several reviewers have raved that these 90s cutoffs are the best shorts they've ever purchased. They feature the Curve Love style, a looser fit in the leg with more room in the hips and thighs, plus a stretchy, vintage denim, for the perfect fit. If you're not looking for the Curve Love style, you can get the classic 90s Cutoff shorts here.

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Jean Shorts: 5-Inch Inseam

Not the shortest length, but close, a 5-inch inseam will give you easy, breezy vibes.

J.Crew Factory Classic Denim Short

For less than $30, these denim shorts are a great deal. They include a 5-inch inseam and one shopper raved, "These are the perfect Jean short! Not too short and long enough to protect from chafing!"

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Mid-Length Jean Short

Madewell's high-rise jean shorts include a 5-inch inseam and a classic silhouette. They have a polished look for vacation or just running errands.

Hollister Low-Rise Medium Wash Baggy Denim Shorts 5-Inch

If you love that 5-inch inseam but want that baggy look, these Hollister jorts are for you. They're available in 6 washes, including a lightly ripped option.

Old Navy High-Waisted Baggy Jean Shorts -- 5-inch inseam

One Old Navy shopper reported that these jean shorts are "baggy but still flattering."

Amazon Essentials Women's Mid-Rise Slim Fit 4" Denim Shorts

Thousands of Amazon reviewers swear by these 4-inch denim shorts. Stretchy with a slim fit, you might want to add them to cart while they're on sale.

Jean Shorts: 3-Inch Inseam

This is typically the shortest inseam you'll find for jean shorts. All the way up the thigh, they're ideal for keeping you cool all summer long.

Old Navy High-Waisted OG Jean Shorts -- 3-inch inseam

The short shorts conversation can now begin with these 3-inch jorts. High-waisted and stretchy, they're available in 7 washes for the perfect look.

Levi's Women's 501 Original Shorts

Available in standard and plus sizes, these 2.5-inch shorts were made for the hot weather. And one shopper reported that they're "the perfect combination of classic style and modern comfort."

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