Our favorite denim, reimagined for sunny days. The Mel's Fave Distressed Denim Shorts bring everything you loved about Mel's bestselling denim into an easy, flattering short you'll wear all season long.
Designed in a versatile vintage wine color, these shorts offer a fresh alternative to traditional blue denim while pairing effortlessly with your favorite tanks, tees, blouses, and lightweight sweaters. Crafted from lightweight stretch denim, they soften slightly with wear for a comfortable, lived-in feel that keeps getting better.
The flattering higher mid-rise waist and relaxed fit create a silhouette that's comfortable and confidence-boosting, while subtle distressing adds just the right amount of casual character. Finished with classic five-pocket styling and a raw hem, these shorts are ready for everything from weekend getaways to everyday errands.
Why you'll love them:
- Soft vintage wine denim that's easy to style season after season
- Lightweight stretch denim for all-day comfort
- Flattering higher mid-rise waistband
- Relaxed fit for easy movement and everyday wear
- Light distressing and raw hem for a casual, lived-in look
- Functional front and back pockets with zip fly closure
- Perfect for vacations, weekend adventures, concerts, and everyday styling
Material: 68% Cotton / 27% Polyester / 3% Viscose / 2% Spandex
Light weight denim with a higher mid-rise waist. Distressed has raw cut hem and easyt to cuff. Non-distressed has finished hem. Functional front and back pockets. Denim has light stretch and relaxes some with wear. This color fits slimmer than other “mels faves” and is not as oversized but is more of a true to size fit. Stay in normal size. If between sizes, size up. If you wear two sizes in our denim go with your upper size.
Melissa is 5'5" denim size 4 generally, she prefers the size 6’s in this vintage wine and the new natural color of this denim.
Model is 5'6 and wears a size 2 and XS or Small
Model is wearing:
Mel's Favorite Distressed Denim Shorts in Vintage Wine Size 2
Perfect Fit Spaghetti Strap Tank in Nude Easy Fit / Standard
Floral Patchwork Kimono Duster XS
**Distressing location and style is done by hand and may vary some from piece to piece.All measurements are standard design measurements of the garment laying flat. Double the number for circumference. This does not include any stretch the garment might have.
| Size |
0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 13" | 13 1/2" |
14" |
14 1/2" |
15" | 15 1/2" |
16 1/4" | 17" | 17 3/4" |
| Hip | 16 3/4" | 17 1/4" | 17 3/4" | 18 1/4" | 18 3/4" | 19 1/4" | 20" | 20 3/4" | 21 1/2" |
| Thigh | 10 1/8" | 10 3/8" | 10 5 /8" | 10 7/8" | 11 1/4" | 11 5/8" | 12 1/8" | 12 5/8" | 13 1/8" |
| Leg Opening |
7" | 7 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 7 3/4" | 7 7/8" | 8" | 8 1/8" | 8 1/4" | 8 3/8" |
| Inseam | 26 1/4" | 26 1/4" | 26 1/2" | 26 1/2" | 26 1/2" | 26 3/4" | 26 3/4" | 27" | 27" |
| Front Rise | 10 1/4" | 10 1/2" | 10 3/4" | 11" | 11 1/4" | 11 1/2" | 11 7/8" | 12 1/4" | 12 5/8" |
| Back Rise | 13 5/8" | 13 7/8" | 14 1/8" | 14 3/8" | 14 5/8" | 14 7/8" | 15 1/4" | 15 5/8" | 16" |
Care: Machine wash inside out cold separately. Mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Warm iron.
Material: 68% Cotton, 27% Polyester, 3% Viscose, 2% Spandex
Watch the replay of our Facebook Live where our owner, Melissa, explains fit details, see different model sizing, and get the “why” behind this design!
