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Browse all Stussy shorts →STRIPE JERSEY SHORT
The verdict
Fit
Striped jersey shorts follow Stussy's standard relaxed-tapered cut. The stripe pattern adds visual interest but doesn't affect fit. True to size.
Quality
Stripe detailing adds design intentionality. At $85, Stussy delivers solid jersey construction with print durability typical of the brand.
Is the price fair?
Fair mid-tier pricing. The stripe justifies a premium over basic solid shorts, but you're not overpaying.
Best for
Casual wearers seeking personality in a short through stripe detailing, with reliable Stussy construction.
Care
Striped prints preserve best with cold-water washing and air-drying to prevent color bleeding.
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