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Browse all Frame shorts →Sotheby's Men's Sweat Short -- Navy
The verdict
Fit
Sweat shorts offer relaxed, comfortable proportions—fuller through the thigh than fitted options. Navy reads neutral and pairs easily. Fit true to Frame's unisex/men's scale.
Quality
USD 278 expects quality fleece or French terry with secure seaming and durable elastic. Collaboration pieces should offer equal or better construction.
Is the price fair?
USD 278 is expensive for sweat shorts; you're paying a premium for the Sotheby's label. Non-collaboration pieces at USD 150–200 offer similar comfort and durability.
Best for
Sotheby's brand enthusiasts or collectors seeking casual collaboration pieces for loungewear with solid Frame construction.
Care
Cold water inside-out wash, gentle cycle; air dry to prevent pilling and elastic degradation.
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