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Browse all Re/Done shorts →The Bender Short - Rustic Indigo
The verdict
Fit
Bender name and rustic wash suggest a relaxed, distressed-looking silhouette; sizing runs true. Verify inseam on the listing.
Quality
At this sale price, expect basic construction; the rustic wash is the primary design feature, not premium fabric quality.
Is the price fair?
Budget-friendly pricing with sale reduction; you're buying the distressed aesthetic on a basic denim foundation.
Best for
Casual wearers wanting an intentionally worn-in look without the cost of premium vintage sourcing.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water to preserve the rustic finish; expect continued fading with wear.
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