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With signature boho silhouettes and eclectic details like embroidery, lace and fringe, Free People embodies the spirit of romance and a rock 'n' roll edge. Worn by wild-at-heart dreamers with ultrafeminine style, the label's festival-ready clothing, shoes and accessories nod to past eras while staying ahead of the curve.
Super soft and comfortable, slightly longer in the back so an older gal doesn’t have to feel like she’s wearing daisy dukes. So glad I grabbed them on sale! I’m 4’11 wearing a ‘25
Teenychristiney
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29found this helpful
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May 23, 2022
Cut too small
These are cut too small and they button all the way up the front. Would need to order two sizes up to fit.
nordstromgal2020
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4found this helpful
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May 27, 2022
Better Than Expected!
Super soft and comfortable, slightly longer in the back so an older gal doesn’t have to feel like she’s wearing daisy dukes. So glad I grabbed them on sale! I’m 4’11 wearing a ‘25
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Teenychristiney
29found this helpful
Mar 18, 2022
Perfect Denim Shorts
I am normally a 29 in jeans, sometimes a 30 if its belly button high waist. I had to get a 31 in these to even get them to button. Love the color, distressing is in all the right places and the length is perfect for this 40+ Mom. Thinking of getting the other color. Grab a pair, these are gonna sell out fast!
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notenoughclosets
Size purchased:
31
Color:
TWIST SHOUT
10found this helpful
May 19, 2022
Look Fab on Me!!!
Based on the reviews, I purchased my normal size and one size up. My normal size fit perfect. They are a tad loose in the leg but not too much...just right! The next size up was loose and baggy all over. Additionally I ordered both colors. Let me say you can hardly tell the difference but I decided to keep them in loose cannon. The other choice reminds me of acid wash. I am 5'9" and was concerned that these would be too short but they are not.
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Sandytmd
Size purchased:
30
Color:
LOOSE CANNON
Height:
5'9"
Weight:
165 lb.
8found this helpful
Mar 11, 2022
Perfect for mid 30s
Such a good pair of denim shorts! Great length, and leg openings are loose and comfy without looking saggy or unflattering. I will say that I run between a 23-24 in waist and I ordered a 24 in 2 washes. One was nearly too tight, but I am hoping it stretches with wear, because I love the wash and distressing. The other is kind of a dingy wash…not appealing, so that pair is going to be returned, but it fit very well! I’m going to say true to size, but be aware that the sizing does slightly vary from pair to pair. The lightest wash is the one that looks dirty/dingy…even my hubby pointed this out while I tried them on.
MrsSomm
TOP 250 REVIEWER
7found this helpful
May 27, 2022
Feels and wears like your favorite broken in jeans
I love these shorts. They are soft denim. Feels like your favorite broken in jeans. The perfect length. I stayed true to size. They were a tad snug at first, but Heads up..they will stretch with wear, so think about that if you think you feel the need to size up according to some reviews. I wouldn't suggest sizing down though.
Goodvibesonly
TOP 100 REVIEWER
5found this helpful
Feb 23, 2022
Love Love!
I really love these shorts! Not too short! The perfect length! Love the distressing too! Order them!
jenand
5found this helpful
May 23, 2022
Cut too small
These are cut too small and they button all the way up the front. Would need to order two sizes up to fit.
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nordstromgal2020
Size purchased:
29
Color:
TWIST SHOUT
4found this helpful
June 10, 2022
Quality material
The material feels really nice. I had to return because they were too big, I took the reviewers advice and ordered a size up. I'm debating ordering again because they are nice shorts, however now that nordstrom doesn't send return labels with their packages I'm much more hesitant with my ordering.
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FPshorts
Size purchased:
29
Color:
TWIST SHOUT
3found this helpful
Apr 23, 2022
cute but small
Very cute shorts but run a size smaller. I’m returning for a bigger size.
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junoty
3found this helpful
Aug 1, 2022
free people shorts
I found these to run small. I got my normal size and definitely need one, maybe two sizes bigger. Great length though!
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elkayh
2found this helpful
July 3, 2022
the best shorts
I ordered a 25 and 24 I sized down to the 24. These are soft, perfect amount of distress and length is great covers your butt but not too long were you feel frumpy. So happy with then twist and shout is the color!
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Jaytara
2found this helpful
June 25, 2022
Favorite
These are my favorite denim shorts. They are true to size, so soft, comfortable, and maintain their shape all day even in the heat. For reference, I am 5’2”, 110 lbs and purchased size 24