Ah, shorts. You love them dearly. Think summer, especially on beach holidays—they’re a part of every arsenal you own. But what about jeans? How would they feel? Well, mix the two and here’s the ultimate—a pair of denim shorts a.k.a ‘jorts’ (jeans+shorts). Add some rips, they'd only get better. Distress them a little and they’ll be the best of both worlds. Now, pair with a Disney x Koovs printed shirt and you’d light bulbs of envy. But what should one keep in mind, while treading this route?  Men, here’s all you need to know.

First and foremost, denim shorts aren’t as comfortable as cotton. Disappointed? Log off, while I resume addressing the rest. Having said that, denim shorts fit you way better than the rest. But invest in slim-fits, but with enough room for movement. And ensure that they don’t crush your family jewels.

                        Shirt- Koovs, Shorts- Jack & Jones, Socks- Soxytoes

If you’re tall, you prefer looking your height. Or for a petite Tinder date, you’d probably want to appear shorter sometimes. Simple—if you’re short, stick to short lengths for an illusion of longer legs. And if you’re tall, wear longer shorts (or ones that end above the knee) to justify your height. And, are you a little bulky? Invest in a well-fitted pair, but a tad bit relaxed.

                        Shirt- Koovs

There are innumerable options in denim. Light washes, dark denim and even white/black. For Summer 2017, we’d recommend the light-washed denim shorts. Simple reason being, they’re versatile pairs and come what pay, style well with almost anything. However, just in case, you’re headed the darker route—pamper shirts with dark hues, but T-shirts in fair colours. All in all, be careful with your colour palette; flatter your skin tone best.

                        Shirt- Koovs, Shorts- Jack & Jones

Since we recommend the light-washed denim shorts for you, the methodology is simple. Pair with neutral colours on top, monotones and sometimes, with a crazy-ass print of a Disney x Koovs shirt. You’re safe with your bottom, so you needn’t stress. In conclusion, as I said, light denim shorts are versatile. So, bring out your crazy.

‘30 days of Denim' is a social experiment of sorts, or in layman terms, the ultimate Denim guide, on how to inject your personality, and inherent sense of self into, say, a basic-ass pair of jeans. Bonus: It features 30 really cool men, all with very distinct style sensibilities, but primarily, each having an innate love for all things denim.

Fashion Editor: Santu Misra

Stylist: Siddharth Batra

Assisted by: Sharmila Sharma

Photographer: Kunaal Bose

Make-up: Shallu Chandla