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Browse all Frame shorts →The Everyday Short -- Tempo
The verdict
Fit
Body-conscious contemporary cut through the hip and thigh with moderate rise; fits true to Frame's women's size scale.
Quality
Standard Frame construction: clean stitching, solid hardware, and durable five-pocket denim typical of brands in this tier.
Is the price fair?
USD 198 is appropriately positioned for mid-range contemporary denim with a recognizable brand name backing the fit.
Best for
Women building a small rotation of reliable shorts who value consistent fit over distinctive wash or fabric weight.
Care
Wash in cold water inside-out; the Tempo wash appears to be a standard indigo, so minimal fading is expected with proper care.
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