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Browse all Frame shorts →The Cruise Short
The verdict
Fit
Without color specifics, this appears to be a foundational silhouette—likely a moderate rise with contemporary proportions. Expect standard Frame fit standards.
Quality
Mid-tier Frame construction; this price point typically means solid hardware and consistent seaming without special finishes.
Is the price fair?
USD 248 is upper-mid for Frame; reasonable if the Cruise silhouette offers fit advantages over the cheaper Everyday line.
Best for
Travelers or anyone wanting a neutral, packable short that doesn't require special care.
Care
Standard denim care; machine wash cold and line dry to preserve shape.
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