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Browse all Re/Done shorts →Levi's Black French Cut Mid Rise Relaxed Short
The verdict
Fit
French cut mid-rise with relaxed thigh—a blend of the high-leg 1980s look with more room through the seat and leg than the strict French cut. Size down a half-size if between sizes, as relaxed cuts run generous.
Quality
Solid construction typical of Re/Done's reproductions. Black denim can hide minor imperfections better than lighter washes, and the established silhouette means fewer design risks.
Is the price fair?
At $225, this sits between the $165 entry point and the $275 statement pieces. Fair pricing for a recognizable Re/Done silhouette in a practical colorway, though still premium for shorts.
Best for
Shoppers who want a classic black denim short with vintage proportions and don't need the relaxed roominess of the full Crystal cut.
Care
Black denim fades with repeated washing; wash infrequently and inside-out in cold water to preserve depth.
What owners report about Re/Done shorts
Owners describe rigid, 100% cotton denim with restrained distressing — a little fraying rather than heavy destruction — that holds its shape after the first wash and through repeat wears. The recurring friction is sizing: one shorts reviewer found her usual size tight through the hips while the next size up ran long and looser, and reviewers note the all-cotton fabric shrinks slightly in the wash. The cuts also run short in the leg, and the price is high for a pair of cutoffs.
- Strengths
- Reviewers report the rigid cotton denim keeps its shape wash after wash, with distressing that reads subtle rather than beat-up.
- Watch out for
- Sizing between adjacent sizes is the common failure point — one size pulls tight at the hips while the next runs long and large — at a price that punishes a wrong guess.
- Sizing
- Because the 100% cotton denim shrinks slightly in the wash, reviewers advise sizing up from a tight fit, and ordering two adjacent sizes to compare is common.
About Re/Done's shorts line as a whole. Sources: All the fit & sizing info you need | Re/Done denim shorts reviews | newinspired · RE/DONE Denim Review | The Quality Edit