How to Wear Threadbare Cutoff Shorts Like Eliza Doolittle

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Eliza Doolittle wore a pair of shorts that look like they just got chomped on by a bunch of playful and curious dogs. The faded denim shorts are so heavily tattered that a few mishaps could cause the whole thing to unravel.

But you know how it is with these artists. The more tattered the denim, the better.

Eliza Doolittle wearing shoes in an odd manner while exiting Radio 1 in London on July 20, 2013

Eliza Doolittle wore a pair of shorts that look like they just got chomped on by a bunch of playful and curious dogsEliza Doolittle wearing shoes in an odd manner while exiting Radio 1 in London on July 20, 2013

A pair of shorts this distressed can be an instant conversation starter. They’re so easy to incorporate into ’90s-inspired outfits as what Eliza was probably going for, with the cropped top and jacket tied to the waist and all.

We found similar denim cutoff shorts, so if you feel like putting together a ’90s ensemble, you can start with the following:

1. Free People Denim Cutoff Shorts, $68

Free People Denim Cutoff Shorts

2. Free People Beach Comber Shorts, $88

Free People Beach Comber Short

3. J Brand Nash Ripped Boyfriend Shorts in White Euphoria, $176

J Brand Nash Ripped Boyfriend Short in White Euphoria

4. WGACA Vintage Denim Destroyed Feather Shorts in Denim Destroyed, $99

WGACA Vintage Denim Destroyed feather Shorts in Denim Destroyed

5. Free People Rugged Ripped Overdye Denim Cutoffs in Summer Sky, $68

Free People Rugged Ripped Overdye Denim Cut offs in Summer Sky

6. J Brand Nash Ripped Denim Shorts in Euphoria, $159

J Brand Nash Ripped Denim Short in Euphoria

You can also make your own cropped shorts using your old pair of jeans. Here’s a video tutorial from YouTube user Jairwoo:

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