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Herringbone Surplus Short - Black

Name: James Perse Herringbone Surplus Short - Black
Brand: James Perse
SKU: james-perse-herringbone-surplus-short-black-mmht4242
Price: 295 USD

Shorts

$295

The verdict

A versatile textured short in black; good all-rounder if you accept pigment dye's color-bleed risk for visual richness.

Fit

Herringbone gives a more formal texture than plain weave; surplus silhouette keeps it casual. Black herringbone is forgiving with stains.

Quality

Herringbone is a durable weave. Pigment-dyed black will soften and fade subtly with time, which some prefer to an even black.

Price check

At $295, fair pricing for herringbone construction in black. The texture justifies a step up from plain twill.

Best for

Men seeking a textured black short that avoids the formality of pure twill.

Care

Pigment black may bleed in cold water washes; hand wash or use a dye-catcher sheet for the first few cycles.

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Fit check: James Perse

True to size

Owners report James Perse's numeric sizing (0=XS up to 5=XXL) runs true to size, with a deliberately relaxed, California-casual cut rather than a slim one.

Reviewers and sizing guides agree the numbered sizing maps predictably to standard sizes and stays consistent across tees, tanks, long sleeves, and sweats — one long-term owner wears the same size 1 across every James Perse product she owns. The caveat owners flag is that the house cut is intentionally roomy: tees and sweats read slightly relaxed at your true size, so people wanting a trim fit sometimes size down, while button-ups and polos can wear looser than the marked size suggests. On the women's side, fitted jersey pieces are the exception — reviewers note the skinny and fitted styles run small, and pants are cut long.

Sizing advice: Take your usual size converted to the number scale (0=XS, 2=M, 3=L); size down only if you want a trim fit in the relaxed tees and sweats, and size up in fitted jersey styles.

Per owner & reviewer reports: James Perse Sizing Guide — Mensflair · James Perse T-Shirt Review — New Inspired · Does James Perse Run Big or Small? — Tellar

What owners report about James Perse shorts

Reviewers describe the shorts and pants as cut with a relaxed feel — room through the thigh with a slight taper — and a waist that runs true to size. The line's cotton is consistently praised as very soft with clean drape, and multiple reviewers note the pieces don't shrink in the wash. The recurring caveat is durability relative to price: the fabrics are comfortable but reviewers question how long they hold up for the money.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently praise the soft fabric, clean drape, and that the pieces don't shrink when washed.
Watch out for: Some reviewers question durability and value, noting the comfortable fabric may not last long for the price.
Sizing: Reviewers say the waist is true to size but the brand cuts long, so hems may need rolling or tailoring.

About James Perse's shorts line as a whole. Sources: James Perse Sizing Guide: Accurate 2025 Size Charts · James Perse Review - Must Read This Before Buying