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Browse all Frame shorts →The Linen Refract Short -- Light Camel Multi
The verdict
Fit
Linen naturally wrinkles and softens with wear; expect a relaxed, slightly slouchy silhouette that evolves. Light Camel suggests a neutral tan base with woven-in pattern. Fit likely runs true to size.
Quality
Linen at this price should be a pure or mostly-pure weave—durable and breathable, but requiring intentional care to maintain shape. Seams will be visible and are part of linen's charm.
Is the price fair?
At 299 USD, this is premium for a linen short, but linen does justify higher pricing for a summer-season piece due to breathability. The multi-tonal weave adds visual interest.
Best for
Shoppers who prioritize breathability, embrace linen's lived-in texture, and don't mind frequent laundering; best for warm climates or resort wear.
Care
Wash cold, lay flat or hang to dry—do not tumble-dry. Linen wrinkles are intentional; steam only if needed, when damp.
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