By Ann of Holier than Now, Source: EatSleepDenim

I reached a certain somewhat ripe “old” age a few weeks ago, and although we know it ain’t nuthin but a number, I did have a certain shift in consciousness when it comes to what’s in my closet. Of course, having a birthday on the cusp of Spring is great timing for a wardrobe cleanse, and I found myself taking a hard look at the things I unearthed when I opened my warm weather trunk. Was there anything I should get rid of based on age-appropriateness (or lack thereof)? Super short sundresses – naw, they’re all generously cut, not too clingy … and fine with flats. Cropped tank tops – yeah, ok, Bikram yoga-only pile. Denim shorts …

Denim cutoff shorts?? Confusing.

My first instinct was to ditch every single hand-cut, perfectly frayed cutoff on the basis that they were too “immature” – how could I still be wearing a look I rocked when I was literally 12? But by that rule, what about the rolled cutoffs? Too short? Ok, the lighter wash is maybe a bit body-con. But the darker? It was with this confused mindset that I evaluated every two-legged short denim item I own, with no decisions … they’re currently sitting in a purgatory pile awaiting judgment.

Anyway, regardless of your age or opinion, please enjoy the above selection – and note, I’m definitely getting the last pair. No brainer.

1. Ksubi Albequerque Cutoff Shorts ($180)

2. AG Adriano Goldschmied Lula High Rise Denim Short ($175)

3. True Religion Jayde BF Denim Shorts ($158)

4. Club Monaco Marianna City Shorts ($69.50)

But I ask you … do you think there’s a cut-off for cutoffs? Do you still wear them, and exactly how old are you (jk), and if not – why?