The word “jorts,” a combination of “jean” and “shorts,” first emerged in the 1990s, an era known for its hip-hop fashion and casual wear. Although denim shorts had been around since the 1960s, people of that decade popularized the term and introduced the baggy, knee-length denim that we know today.
As jorts became increasingly popular among celebrities and in stores such as H&M, Levi’s and Hollister, Sunny Hills [SH] students have also embraced the trend this school year, pairing the knee-length denim shorts with babydoll tops or baggy shirts.
“I think they can look really good on some people, and I really like it when they pair it with baggy clothes,” senior Sofia Ciorogariu said. “It puts the whole outfit together.”
Senior Edward Galvez, who often wears jorts, said the length of the denim shorts is crucial when styling them.
“In my opinion, jorts shouldn’t be worn above the knee,” Galvez said. “If you want the best, baggiest look for a pair of jorts, you want it below the knee and with a good wash like a deep navy blue, a deep black or a light gray.”
However, students like junior Dani Huh view jorts as outdated, associating them with “dad fashion” and impracticality because of their heavy material that is sometimes unsuitable for summer.
Huh said she doesn’t wear jorts because of the way they look on her.
“I think jorts look good on people who care a lot about their appearance, especially paired with flashy sneakers or boots,” Huh said. “Personally, I don’t wear them because of my height; they can only be worn by tall people.”
Many people will associate scrunchies with the late 2010s “VSCO girl” trend, which was characterized by the use of scrunchies, Hydro Flask water bottles, an environmentally conscious mindset and the phrase, “save the turtles.”
“I like scrunchies,” Ciorogairu said. “It reminds me of VSCO girls, and I thought it looked cute, but it was definitely overused at times.”
Vazin-Patras agrees with Ciorogariu that he’d seen too many of them during the VSCO girl era.
“Scrunchies were 2018, so it’s out of fashion,” he said.
Despite this, the handy hair ties are still widely used today for their comfort and style, with endless types of fabrics and patterns available. SH students often tie their hair back with these fabric-covered elastic bands as well.
Crocs, named after crocodiles because of their versatility on both land and in water, have been around since 2002. Although they were criticized at first for being ugly, Crocs eventually became more lovable to people through Jibbitz, which are small charms used to decorate Crocs, according to CNBC.
These shoes also gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people working from home or attending school through Zoom naturally gravitated towards more comfortable footwear.
Even now, Crocs are a common sight in Sunny Hills, with students such as junior Midori Lopez favoring their convenience.
“I wear my Crocs pretty often,” Lopez said. “I can put them on really easily, and they don’t squeeze my foot, so I think they’re comfortable.”
Junior Ashton Silva agrees with Lopez that he wears Crocs for their flexibility and comfort.
“I like to wear Crocs, but not as much to school,” Silva said. “I wear them around the house as a house shoe, usually, because they’re really lightweight and comfy.”
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