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Browse all Mavi shorts →HEIDI SHORTS IN BLEACHED 90'S
The verdict
Fit
Heidi high rise with 90s treatment typically means a roomy thigh and straighter leg. Bleached fabric may be softer and slightly thinner than indigo.
Quality
Bleached denim is more fragile than standard indigo; Mavi's mid-tier construction here means expect faster fading and potential uneven wear.
Is the price fair?
At $78, you're near mainstream denim pricing but still getting Mavi's budget-grade seams. The bleach aesthetic carries most of the cost.
Best for
Vintage-minded shoppers who want lived-in appearance upfront and don't mind accepting bleached denim's accelerated aging.
Care
Bleached denim fades dramatically; wash separately, in cold water only, and air dry to slow color loss.
What owners report about Mavi shorts
Owners of Mavi's Noah twill shorts consistently praise the fit and softness, with repeat buyers calling the quality and fit reliable and noting the shorts hold up through regular washing. One longtime buyer flagged a change in recent years, saying the fabric feels less soft and more synthetic than pairs purchased previously. On the women's relaxed styles like Julia, feedback splits on cut: several reviewers love the comfort and color, but others find the leg noticeably wide and the rise sitting higher than expected.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the twill shorts' fit and softness, several noting they hold up well through repeated washing.
- Watch out for
- A repeat buyer reported that Mavi changed the shorts' fabric in recent years, describing the newer material as less soft and more synthetic-feeling than earlier pairs.
- Sizing
- Twill styles like the Noah run true to size and length, but relaxed women's cuts like the Julia run wide through the leg and can sit higher at the waist than expected.
About Mavi's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Noah Shorts in Sky Blue Twill – Mavi Jeans · Noah Shorts in Rose Vintage Colored – Mavi Jeans · Julia Relaxed Shorts in Light Brushed Flex Blue – Mavi Jeans
