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Browse all Frame shorts →The Structural Short -- Rinse
The verdict
Fit
Structural tailoring suggests a precise, sculpted fit without excess fabric. Likely works for both men and women depending on sizing.
Quality
Frame's denim is known for clean finish and reliable construction, typical of contemporary denim specialists.
Is the price fair?
At $258, mid-market positioning: above casual basics, below designer denim. Fair for quality construction.
Best for
Shoppers seeking refined denim shorts that work with both casual and slightly dressier outfits.
Care
Rinse wash should age gracefully; cold water washing helps preserve color depth.
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