The better fabric stores have several different weights of denim. I think you are looking at the shirt weight. It is used mostly for shirts and dresses as it drapes better. Feel each of the bolts of denim fabric and get the one that feels best to you...
Oh yeah! Look into my wardrobe, and you find many. Let's count... one, two, three, ... at least twenty! They are my fav. Not all are short, I have a few at knee length but a few are so short I don't wear them any more. Most in black or dark colors, b...