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The art of thrifting has made a triumphant return, and I find myself delighted by this revival. This newfound enthusiasm for second-hand treasures is fueled by a blend of compelling reasons. On one side, the challenging economic landscape, marked by a shrinking job market, has turned thrifting into a sensible and essential choice for those in search of stylish yet budget-friendly attire. On the flip side, the younger crowd is becoming increasingly conscious of the pitfalls of cookie-cutter fast fashion. They've come to understand that fast fashion not only lacks individuality and flair but also plays a significant role in harming our planet. The industry thrives on a cycle of rapid consumption and disposal, leaving a trail of environmental damage in its wake.
Who needs a chastity belt when
you can just slip on a pair of jorts.
This vintage revival has also brought back the jort. The unfortunate sounding portmanteau of Jeans and Shorts. Now don’t get it confused with daisy dukes named after our beloved tv character Catherine Bach on the “Dukes of Hazards”. And not cut of jean shorts…. Jorts is in a category in itself. A boxy below the knee, desexualizing concoction organically born out of the 1960s with many iterations up until today whom we can blame Bella Hadid and Tyler, the Creator sparked the recent widespread return of long, baggy vintage jorts.
But Jorts? Really?
Did this trend need to be revisited?
I was with the trend starting in grade school with Mork from Ork suspenders, then high school with the double polo shirts with flipped up collar, rolled up pant legs, bootcut, cargo pants, then skinny jeans, but then jorts. Please someone tell me what’s the thought process here? Are you standing in front of your closet thinking, "You know what would really make this outfit pop? A pair of gender-neutral, baggy, saggy jorts." And why stop there? Let's complete the ensemble with some Crocs adorned with a plethora of Jibbitz™ Charms. (Don't even get me started on Jibbitz™.)
I was walking back from swimming at Kosciuszko Pool and decided to take a shortcut through the park. That's when I started noticing them, one after another. At first, I thought it was just because I was working on this article and found it amusing. But soon, it felt like a strange episode of “The Twilight Zone” where everyone was wearing jean shorts. The deli worker, the girl going to school, and people riding by on bikes were all wearing them. Honestly, they didn't look good on anyone.
Apparently, it's not enough that Gen Z is reportedly having less sex. According to Newsweek, nearly half of young Gen Z adults have never had sex. NEVER? Who needs a chastity belt when you can just slip into a pair of jorts? Jorts. Just keep saying it. It doesn’t get any better.
Sexless statistics
Past-year sexlessness: The share of young people reporting no sex in the prior year doubled from 12% in 2010 to 24% by 2024. [1] New York Times
Gender breakdown: Around 30% of Gen Z men and 19% of Gen Z women aged 18–24 report zero sexual activity in the past year, up significantly from 14% and 12% in 2008. [1] Connected Couples App
Lifetime abstinence: Up to 48% of Gen Z adults report they have never had sex, compared to 26% of Millennials who said the same at that age. [1] Newsweek
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