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The verdict
Fit
Drawstring construction offers relaxed, adjustable fit; the raspberry-stripe pattern suggests a textile print.
Quality
Citizens of Humanity drawstring shorts are crafted with quality knits and careful seaming; color and pattern hold well over time.
Is the price fair?
At $238, premium tier. The stripe pattern and drawstring ease justify the price for luxury casual.
Best for
Leisure-minded shoppers seeking fashion-forward, patterned shorts with adjustable comfort.
Care
Turn inside-out before washing to protect the print; cold water and low heat preserve colors.
What owners report about Citizens of Humanity shorts
Reviewers report Citizens of Humanity's shorts wear well over time — one counted about 20 wears with the pair still holding up — and single out the washes as convincingly vintage-looking. Stretch styles get called lightweight, breathable, and comfortable for all-day wear, while a rigid organic-cotton style struck one reviewer as suspiciously soft and less structured than expected at the price. The most consistent finding is generous sizing: reviewers found the cuts run big and sized down. Complaints center on the relaxed, longer silhouettes reading baggy or unflattering on shorter frames, plus details like button flies and gaping side slits that don't suit everyone.
- Strengths
- Comfortable, well-washed denim that reviewers report holds up well through repeated wear.
- Watch out for
- Recurring complaints are oversized fits that need sizing down and relaxed, longer-inseam cuts that read baggy on petite frames — not construction failures.
- Sizing
- Reviews of multiple styles report the fit runs big — size down unless you want a deliberately loose, slouchy fit.
About Citizens of Humanity's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Citizens of Humanity Corey Relaxed Denim Shorts in Skylite Review - The Jeans Blog · Are they THAT easy tho? Citizens of Humanity Marlow Easy Shorts review - New Inspired