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Browse all Frame shorts →Wool Relaxed Shorts -- Black
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed cut through the thigh—expect a roomy silhouette. Sizing likely true to Frame's standard.
Quality
Frame's wool construction holds structure well; at this price, expect durable finishing and good seaming typical of the brand's fundamentals.
Is the price fair?
At $87 for wool shorts, this sits squarely in mid-tier. Fair for the fiber and cut, though seasonal winter buys often discount.
Best for
Shoppers who want a lightweight alternative to cotton shorts with substance and structure for casual or travel.
Care
Wool shorts need gentle washing; hand-wash or dry-clean to prevent pilling and maintain shape.
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