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Browse all Frame shorts →The Hang Short -- Beetle
The verdict
Fit
Hang shorts from Frame fit true to size with a relaxed thigh and longer cut. Beetle is likely a rich, dark blue or blue-black; expect minimal fading over time.
Quality
Frame's denim construction is solid at this tier. The dark Beetle wash requires careful initial washing to prevent dye transfer; quality of the indigo dye should be high.
Is the price fair?
At 198 USD, this is fair mid-range value. The Beetle wash is more distinctive than classic indigo without costing significantly more.
Best for
Shoppers who prefer darker, cooler-toned denim and want a classic hang short in a less common wash.
Care
Wash separately in cold water on first wash; turn inside-out to preserve the dark tone. Hang-dry.
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