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Browse all Frame shorts →The Long Hang Short -- Goose
The verdict
Fit
Identical fit to the standard Long Hang—true to size, relaxed thigh, longer cut. Goose wash suggests a lighter blue tone; lighter washes show wear and creasing more visibly.
Quality
Frame's denim construction at this price is reliable. The lighter Goose wash may require more careful washing to maintain color consistency.
Is the price fair?
At 198 USD, this is fair mid-range value. The lighter wash adds visual interest over a dark indigo but will age more noticeably.
Best for
Shoppers seeking a basic blue-denim short in a lighter tone for summer or layered styling, with reasonable expectations about aging.
Care
Wash cold with similar colors to prevent uneven fading; hang-dry to preserve the lighter shade.
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