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Aiden Slim Short
About Banana Republic’s shorts: Banana Republic's Aiden is the slim, office-leaning short in its chino-short lineup — a cleaner, dressier cut than the brand's relaxed fits, and the one shoppers reach for when they want a short that reads put-together. It lists around $60 and shows up in both 7- and 10-inch inseams.
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Our take
The Aiden is Banana Republic's slim chino short, cut to sit cleaner and dressier than most casual shorts — owners reach for it when they want a short that works at a smart-casual office or a dinner. Reviewers like the smooth stretch-cotton hand, the trim-but-not-tight leg, and the polished, finished look that holds a crease better than a baggy cargo short. The recurring gripes: the fabric is on the lighter, thinner side and can feel less substantial than the price suggests, the slim cut runs snug through the thigh and seat for muscular builds, and the color depth fades a touch after repeated washing. It's a competent, presentable short rather than a standout one. The fit and the dressed-up read are what carry it.
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The details
- Material
- Lightweight stretch cotton — mostly cotton with a small amount of elastane for give — smooth-faced and on the thinner side for the category.
- Fit
- Slim through the seat and thigh, sold in 7- and 10-inch inseams with a mid rise; true to size for lean-to-average builds, snug for athletic legs — consider sizing up one if you're muscular.
- Quality
- Solid mid-tier construction with clean finishing and a crease-holding drape, but the light fabric reads less durable than the price implies and color fades with washing.
- Best for
- Smart-casual and office-leaning warm-weather wear for lean-to-average builds who want a short that looks dressed-up, not for muscular thighs or anyone wanting rugged, heavyweight cloth.
- Care
- Machine wash cold inside-out and hang or tumble low to slow the fading; the thin cotton wrinkles less than heavier twills but loses depth of color over time.
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