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Browse all MOTHER shorts →The Bee's Knees Short Fray - What The Duck Camo
The verdict
Fit
Men's sizing on 6'2", 32 suggests a traditional straight cut; zipper fly and standard construction indicate predictable, no-surprise fit.
Quality
Camo print on denim at this price tier; MOTHER handles print durability competently, though busy patterns show wear less visibly than color shifts.
Is the price fair?
At $238, you're paying a modest premium for the camo print versus solid denim; fair value for branded, intentional print work.
Best for
Men comfortable with bold prints seeking denim that works casually across multiple outfit combinations.
Care
Wash inside-out to preserve print clarity; avoid high heat, which can set or fade camo patterning.
What owners report about MOTHER shorts
Try-on reviewers describe MOTHER's denim shorts as lightweight and stretchy — "insanely comfy" — with a comfortable feel straight out of the box. One reviewer who wore a pair hard through a full summer says they held up and rates the shorts even better than the brand's jeans. Complaints are style-specific: inseams run short for taller wearers, wash colours can look different (less blue) in person than in online photos, and one high-waisted cut with added side paneling struck a reviewer as unflattering.
- Strengths
- Soft stretch denim that reviewers find immediately comfortable and durable through a summer of heavy wear.
- Watch out for
- Short inseams and cut-dependent fit — reviewers flag lengths "right on the edge of being too short" and washes that arrive less blue than pictured.
- Sizing
- Fit varies by cut — one try-on reviewer took her usual size while another went one size up — so check per-style measurements, especially inseam length.
About MOTHER's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Long Jean Shorts Try-On | The Mom Edit · 11 Denim Shorts - Positively Our Biggest Try-On Yet