aligrace Off-duty Short

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The aligrace Off-duty Short distills that lived-in, just-thrifted cool into a blue denim short with serious attitude. Spun from 100% midweight cotton, the fabric has that classic structured feel—reminiscent of your favorite vintage Levi’s, just broken in enough for all-day ease. The raw cut hem gives it an undone edge, while the authentic five-pocket construction echoes pure Americana with a wink at surf-city nostalgia. It’s the kind of piece that toes the line between nostalgia and brand-new energy, catching that coastal, sun-washed vibe native to San Diego and impossible to replicate.

With a button-fly closure and precise tailoring through the hip and thigh, these shorts drape to flatter—neither slouchy nor snug, just the right in-between. The 13.5-inch rise and balanced cut allow for easy movement, and the raw hem means every pair breaks in a little differently with wear. Front and back pockets are true to classic denim, ready to stash keys, cards, or whatever else you’d usually tuck into vintage jeans. These layer with oversized tees and breezy shirts, or slip seamlessly under a blazer for evenings out; there’s built-in flexibility to shift from errands to after-dark in one step.

Ali Grace’s approach to customization rings especially true here—each Off-duty Short offers an inclusive fit and a message: the clothes fit you, not the other way around. With a shape that moves past micro-short and into everyday territory, aligrace makes old-school denim feel both body-positive and visibly now, joining the new gen of upcycled labels reimagining what it means to own the perfect pair of shorts.