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Browse all Faherty pants →Essential Drawstring Short - Flintstone
The verdict
Fit
Drawstring shorts offer an elastic-waist fit, casual and forgiving. Expect a relaxed, loose cut suitable for lounging.
Quality
At this price, expect basic construction and mid-weight fabric typical of budget casual shorts. Durable for regular wear but not premium.
Is the price fair?
At 49 dollars, this is a steal for a drawstring short. You're buying simplicity and utility, not finesse.
Best for
Shoppers on a tight budget who need a comfortable lounge or casual-beach short without overthinking it.
Care
Simple cotton shorts do best with a normal wash and air dry to prevent shrinkage and preserve the drawstring.
What owners report about Faherty pants
Reviewers who have worn Faherty pants across seasons report that the stretch-blend chinos and five-pocket styles hold their shape rather than bagging out, with fabrics described as soft and lightweight without feeling flimsy. Owners place the range between jeans and dress chinos in formality — casual enough for weekends but presentable at an office. The recurring complaints in third-party coverage are the premium prices and cuts some owners find roomy or boxy enough to need tailoring.
- Strengths
- Stretch fabrics that long-term reviewers say hold their shape and stay comfortable over time.
- Watch out for
- Premium pricing and fits some owners find large or boxy enough to require tailoring, with scattered complaints about price and customer service.
- Sizing
- Reviewers mostly find the line true to size, but reports split between roomy, boxy cuts that needed tailoring and more fitted bottom styles one reviewer sizes up in — check the specific cut.
About Faherty's pants line as a whole. Sources: Faherty Brand Review – The Style Guide · Faherty Brand Review – An Indigo Day · Faherty Clothing Review – Honest Brand Reviews