-Jorts-
Popularized in the 80s and 90s with skateboarding and surf culture, jorts are a controversial point of conversation. The style originated with cutoffs, but grew to be a wide-ranging market. Jorts cover any kind of jean shorts, from Daisy Dukes to dad-fit long jorts, which is one of the things keeping them in conversation.
In 2023, long jorts became much more of a trend. Frequent jorts-wearing junior Miles Warren said, “I got my style from Pinterest and seeing people like me find community in their style of dress.”
Warren thinks wearing the long jort style gives him an air of confidence, which he really enjoys.
“I also like the look,” said Warren. “It makes me give off an alternative vibe.”
-Tripp Pants-
Tripp pants, or phat pants, originally came from the ‘90s British punk culture, but are now popular in many different subcultures. Worn by punks and ravers, tripp is a style known for its long, baggy legs and fun zippers and patches.
While it originated in the 90s, tripp has seen a major comeback in grunge and skater style.
“I saw a few people online,” said sophomore Kellan Rosecrans, “I just liked the way it looked, the chunky shoes and baggy pants.”
Lots of artists have curated a simplistic but dramatic style using baggy clothing.
Rosecrans said “I don’t want to do too much, but I don’t want to do too little.”
-Skinny Jeans-
Skinny jeans saw lots of rise and fall, starting with a major decline in the early 1900s when flare or tapered jeans took on a craze.
Slim-fitting pants made a huge comeback, though in the ‘50s and ‘60s, with a high-waisted moment, worn famously by Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Flared or tapered jeans are often associated with the 80s, but the truth is, every 80s glam rock band was rocking acid wash skinny jeans.
In 2005, skinny jeans came back with marketing as women’s pants, and in the 2010s, they adopted fun colors and accessories. While a little basic at first glance, skinny jeans still have lots of personalized options like gemstones and patterns, and they can still be very unique.
“What I love about the clothes that I wear is they’re very unusual,” Washburn said.
