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Browse all Stussy shorts →BIG OL' SHORT DENIM
The verdict
Fit
The 'Big Ol' naming signals a full, generous cut through seat and thigh. Expect a drop-waist silhouette and length that sits at or past the knee; size up if seeking an even more relaxed drape.
Quality
Denim at $125 USD is mid-range for construction. Stussy typically uses solid indigo or finished weaves; seaming and hardware are baseline, with fading likely over time.
Is the price fair?
Fair pricing for a sturdy denim short. Not premium selvedge, but solid backbone for the price—typical of Stussy's core offerings.
Best for
Shoppers who prefer an oversized silhouette and want durability in a casual, easy-wearing denim short.
Care
Wash cold inside-out with minimal detergent and dry flat to preserve indigo and reduce creasing.
What owners report about Stussy shorts
The shorts range runs baggy by design: stockist notes on the denim pair describe an oversized cut that's extra wide and roomy in the thigh, in heavyweight 14.5oz cotton denim. Editorial coverage of the brand's current output is favorable — one write-up says the clothes are well-cut and could pass for garments sold at several times the price — and a streetwear buying guide reports the product is durable for what it costs. What's missing is long-term owner reporting on the shorts specifically; most coverage is about fit and styling rather than how the shorts hold up over years.
- Strengths
- Reviewers rate the current-era design and value highly, calling the clothes well-cut and durable for the price.
- Watch out for
- The intentionally oversized cuts won't suit anyone wanting a trimmer short, and there's little independent long-term wear reporting on the shorts themselves.
- Sizing
- Stockists advise sizing down in the baggy denim shorts for a true-to-size waist (or taking your normal size for a baggier fit); the brand's product otherwise runs pretty true to size.
About Stussy's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Stussy Big Ol Shorts Denim - Washed Blue – Goodhood · Why Is Stüssy Still so Good? – Highsnobiety · Stussy vs. Supreme vs. Essentials vs. Obey: Which Brand Is The Best? – Extrabux