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The verdict
Fit
Nylon activewear typically has stretch and a fitted cut. Sizing is often trim; go a size up if you prefer room.
Quality
Active nylon shorts at this price point carry reinforced seams and colorfastness typical of Faherty's sport line.
Is the price fair?
Mid-range for an active/swim short. Nylon performance justifies the cost over budget alternatives.
Best for
Women who swim regularly or need a quick-dry short for water sports and hot climates.
Care
Rinse in fresh water after saltwater or chlorine to extend the nylon's lifespan.
Fit check: Faherty
True to sizeFaherty fits true to size with a deliberately relaxed cut — take your usual size, and only size down on the roomiest dresses and boxy tees if you're between sizes.
Owners and hands-on reviewers consistently report Faherty running true to size, with the slight ease built into the cut rather than a sign to size down. The relaxed silhouette shows up across lines — tees are described as boxy-but-not-oversized, pants run about a half-inch generous in the waist (not enough to change size), and some dresses and boxier tops read roomy enough that between-sizes buyers go down. A minority of owners find pieces large and boxy at their usual size — one Reddit user had a medium tailored — and a few customer reviews flag garment-to-garment inconsistency, but that's the exception in the feedback, not the pattern.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size across the line; if you're between sizes, size down only on roomy dresses and boxy tees — everywhere else stay true, since the relaxed drape is intentional.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Faherty Brand Review — An Indigo Day · Faherty Clothing Review — Style & Serum · Faherty Clothing Review — Honest Brand Reviews
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
