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Browse all American Giant shorts →Women's Curved Hem Short - Capulet Olive
The verdict
Fit
The curved hem suggests a slightly tapered thigh and knee. Typical of American Giant's fit, with generous coverage. True to size generally, though final-sale status means you can't test fit.
Quality
American Giant delivers solid construction in this price range. The sweatshorts (based on 'W Scalloped Sweatshorts' category tag) are durable and hold shape through repeated wear.
Is the price fair?
At $45 with no-returns policy, price is fair for the brand, but final-sale risk outweighs the value unless you are certain about size and color.
Best for
Loyal American Giant shoppers who know their fit and want a neutral, softly-styled short for casual summer rotation.
Care
Sweatshort fabric holds up well; machine wash warm and air dry to preserve elasticity.
What owners report about American Giant shorts
Shorts-specific coverage is thin, but the one menswear review that covers the line calls the work-style shorts about as hard-wearing a pair as you'll find on the market, and positions the sweatshorts as a step up from basic athletic shorts. Brand-level testing backs that up: reviewers who wore the clothes hard for months report no signs of wear, fading, or loose threads. The caveats are consistent too — the mostly-cotton fabrics shrink a few percent in the wash, some pieces run small, and multiple reviewers say prices sit above what they'd normally pay for basics.
- Strengths
- Durability is the consistent finding — long-term testers report garments holding up to heavy use with no visible wear.
- Watch out for
- Reviewers flag shrinkage on the all-cotton fabrics, some items running small, and prices they consider slightly high even for US-made garments.
- Sizing
- Testers report some pieces run small and that the 100% cotton fabrics can shrink 3-5%, so size with shrinkage in mind rather than sizing down.
About American Giant's shorts line as a whole. Sources: American Giant Review: Your Next Stop For Basic Wardrobe Essentials – Effortless Gent · American Giant Review (2024): Are Premium Basics Worth It? – The Adult Man · American Giant Review: Are the made-in-America clothes worth it? – Reviewed