The Cruise Short -- Belief

Shorts

$173as of Sep 3, 2026. Check the current price at Frame

The verdict

The Belief colorway offers the Cruise Short at USD 248—a fair price if the specific wash appeals to you.

Fit

The Cruise cut is Frame's moderate, all-purpose silhouette with contemporary proportions. Fit true to Frame's women's sizing.

Quality

Standard Frame quality at this tier: solid stitching, durable hardware, and typical contemporary-brand construction.

Price check

USD 248 positions this as mid-to-upper-mid; the Belief wash is likely a mid-tone indigo, so the price reflects the silhouette rather than exceptional material.

Best for

Women wanting a reliable, neutral-colored short that transitions from casual to semi-dressy occasions.

Care

Wash cold inside-out; mid-tone indigo fades gradually with wear, so expect some character development.

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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