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Browse all Frame shorts →Drawstring Shorts -- Natural
The verdict
Fit
The drawstring closure signals a looser, relaxed cut—likely a straight leg with plenty of room through the hip and thigh. Natural colorway may need pre-wash.
Quality
At this price, Frame's drawstring shorts are likely a cotton blend with modest construction. Durable for casual wear, but not designed to hold a precise fit across many washings.
Is the price fair?
At 198 USD, this is mid-range for a relaxed men's short. You're paying for the Frame label on a fairly straightforward piece; adequate value if the fit hits for you.
Best for
Male shoppers who prioritize comfort and ease over precise tailoring, particularly for loungewear, yard work, or beach days.
Care
Wash cold with similar colors; hang-dry to prevent color fading and maintain the natural shade.
What owners report about Frame shorts
Reviewers split on Frame's denim shorts. Editors who tested several styles praise the denim itself as soft but substantial and the cuts as comfortable and non-restricting. An independent reviewer of the stretch-denim cutoff style had a worse experience: the shorts bagged out badly through a single day of wear, shed loose threads, and had folded hems that would not stay in place after washing. Sizing is reported as inconsistent from style to style, with several reviewers finding them large.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the feel of the denim — soft but sturdy — and cuts that read relaxed without being sloppy.
- Watch out for
- The stretch-denim styles stretch out dramatically during wear, and reviewers report loose threads and cutoff hems that unroll after washing.
- Sizing
- Multiple reviewers found the shorts run large and inconsistent by style — one said going down two sizes gave the right fit, and another found the size guide inaccurate for her measurements.
About Frame's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Frame Le Cut Off denim shorts review — Newinspired · Frame Denim Shorts Review — Refinery29