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Essex Utility Shorts

Madewell

Current Price $66.00
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Previous Price $88.00
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Color: Faded Ivy
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Details & care

Stretch-cotton twill shorts fit easy through the hips and thighs and are offered with utilitarian-inspired front patch pockets.

  • 5" inseam; 22 1/2" leg opening; 11" front rise; 15" back rise
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Five-pocket style
  • 95% cotton, 5% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #11264414
  • Core Product ID 333334ATMC

Size info

  • The brand says this runs true to size.
  • 23=000, 24=00, 25=0, 26=2, 27=4, 28=6, 29=8, 30=10, 31=12, 32=14, 33=16, 34=16-18 (14W),
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Fit: Runs slightly large

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May 11, 2026

Wonderful shorts.

I love these shorts and look forward to wearing them this summer. I normally wear a 26, and that would have been a perfect fit, but I like them loose. At my age I don’t think I could dress them up, but they’re great for errands instead of gym clothes. I’d buy them in other colors if available. I’m 71 and don’t want to show much leg but it’s hot where I live. You can see from the photo how loose they are on me, but I love them.
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aligray6711
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
FADED IVY
Height:
5’6”
Weight:
115 lb.
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Aug 17, 2026

Sizing is wild

The fabric is good quality and has a bit of a stretch. But the sizing is frustrating. My waist measures 26.5 inches so I bought size 26. Way too big. So I bought size 25. Fit exactly the same - slid way down to my hips. I gave up.
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Kathmd
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
25 & 26
Height:
5’10”
Weight:
120
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