: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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Styles start at $39 and include everything from work-friendly polos to wrinkle-free pants in various inseams.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
As consumers increasingly prioritize pieces that can transition seamlessly between work, travel and social outings, designers have responded with shorts that borrow many of the same design codes as trousers — from longer inseams and crisp pleating to refined fabrics and matching separates.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The longer inseam on these jean shorts feels more polished than traditional cutoffs, while the relaxed fit provides comfort for all-day wear.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
As consumers increasingly prioritize pieces that can transition seamlessly between work, travel and social outings, designers have responded with shorts that borrow many of the same design codes as trousers — from longer inseams and crisp pleating to refined fabrics and matching separates.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The longer inseam on these jean shorts feels more polished than traditional cutoffs, while the relaxed fit provides comfort for all-day wear.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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inseam
noun
in·seam
ˈin-ˌsēm 
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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