Taylor Relaxed Short High Rise 7" | Night Out

Name: DL1961 Taylor Relaxed Short High Rise 7"
Brand: DL1961
SKU: dl1961-taylor-relaxed-short-high-rise-7-night-out
Price: 111.75 USD

Shorts

$112

The verdict

Longest Taylor cut in DL1961's range; premium pricing for bermuda-length proportions with reliable denim construction.

Fit

At 7 inches, this reads almost as a bermuda short; high-rise means waistband sits high. Expect a generous, comfortable fit throughout with DL1961's typical accurate sizing.

Quality

DL1961's original denim offers excellent durability. Premium seaming, hardware, and fade patterns justify the price for a short expected to last years.

Price check

At $149, in line with DL1961's short pricing. This length and high-rise combo is less common; the premium reflects the construction quality and design heritage.

Best for

Women wanting an unusually long, high-rise short with traditional relaxed fit, aged denim character, and multi-year durability.

Care

Cold wash inside-out and air-dry; denim improves with minimal washing.

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What owners report about DL1961 shorts

Genuine third-party coverage addresses DL1961's denim broadly more than its shorts specifically. Owners call the pieces "incredibly comfortable and well made" but note the fabric is "on the thinner side," and sizing feedback is inconsistent — some found their usual size way too tight while others found pieces too big, and a retailer note on one non-stretch denim shorts style reads "Runs large; please size down." Value is contested: comfort and a flattering fit draw praise, but at least one owner concludes the denim is not worth the price.

Strengths: Soft, comfortable denim that owners say fits flatteringly and feels well made from the first wear.
Watch out for: Thin fabric and style-to-style sizing inconsistency are the recurring complaints, with some owners questioning whether quality matches the price.
Sizing: Sizing varies by style and wash — some owners report their usual size too tight while at least one denim shorts style is flagged by a retailer as running large — so check each product's size note before ordering.

About DL1961's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Denim Review DL1961 [May 2021] : DenimBlog · DL1961 Jeans Review - Must Read This Before Buying · DL1961 Taylor Ultra High Rise Denim Shorts | Shopbop