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'''Jean shorts''', occasionally called "jorts",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbD4v2MUl0&feature=related#t=3m15s|title=Martin Sargent says 'jorts}}</ref> are a garment worn by women or men that covers the pelvic area, the buttocks, and the legs, stopping between the top of the thigh and the knee. They are simply [[shorts]] made from [[denim]]. |
'''Jean shorts''', occasionally called "jorts",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbD4v2MUl0&feature=related#t=3m15s|title=Martin Sargent says 'jorts}}</ref> are a garment worn by women or men that covers the pelvic area, the buttocks, and the legs, stopping between the top of the thigh and the knee. They are simply [[shorts]] made from [[denim]]. |
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Some restrict "jorts" in particular to self-cropped pants made from [[denim]] (cut-off jeans), while others broaden them to include [[denim]] shorts cropped, hemmed, and sometimes even pleated at the knee. In either case, jean shorts are in wide use throughout the [[United States]]. With the wide use of cellphones, jean shorts now often have a side pocket just to hold a cellphone. Most jean shorts have two back pockets and two side pockets. |
Some restrict "jorts" in particular to self-cropped pants made from [[denim]] (cut-off jeans), while others broaden them to include [[denim]] shorts cropped, hemmed, and sometimes even pleated at the knee. In either case, jean shorts are in wide use throughout the [[United States]]. With the wide use of cellphones, jean shorts now often have a side pocket just to hold a cellphone. Most j[http://jortsworld.com/2010/08/the-freshest-jorts-dj-jazzy-jeff-the-fresh-prince/ jean shorts have two back pockets and two side pockets]. |
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"Jorts" are a favorite among college students and alumni of the University of Florida. They are seen as good luck when worn while the school football team "The Gators" play. The are also considered high fashion in the town of Gainesville, Florida, home to the University of Florida. |
"Jorts" are a favorite among college students and alumni of the University of Florida. They are seen as good luck when worn while the school football team "The Gators" play. The are also considered high fashion in the town of Gainesville, Florida, home to the University of Florida. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.jortsworld.com] |
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* [http://www.jorts.com/ Jorts] |
* [http://www.jorts.com/ Jorts] |
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*[http://www.nojorts.com/ Nojorts] |
*[http://www.nojorts.com/ Nojorts] |
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Jean shorts, occasionally called "jorts",[1] are a garment worn by women or men that covers the pelvic area, the buttocks, and the legs, stopping between the top of the thigh and the knee. They are simply shorts made from denim.
Some restrict "jorts" in particular to self-cropped pants made from denim (cut-off jeans), while others broaden them to include denim shorts cropped, hemmed, and sometimes even pleated at the knee. In either case, jean shorts are in wide use throughout the United States. With the wide use of cellphones, jean shorts now often have a side pocket just to hold a cellphone. Most jjean shorts have two back pockets and two side pockets.
"Jorts" are a favorite among college students and alumni of the University of Florida. They are seen as good luck when worn while the school football team "The Gators" play. The are also considered high fashion in the town of Gainesville, Florida, home to the University of Florida.
Black denim, store-bought jean shorts are popular in hip-hop and rap videos. These particular ones usually extend below the knee, whether the waistband is worn at the waist or not.