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Details & care
This military-inspired style with a high rise and an easy A-line shape has an army-surplus vibe and a touch of stretch for the comfiest feel.
- 3 1/2" inseam, 24" leg opening; 12" front rise; 16 1/2" back rise (size 29)
- Zip fly with button closure
- Front slant pockets; back patch pockets
- 98% BCI cotton, 2% elastane
- Machine wash, line dry
- Imported
- Women's Clothing
- This product meets Nordstrom Sustainably Sourced Materials criteria
- Item #6206235
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Size info
- Runs large; order two sizes down.
- 23=000, 24=00, 25=0, 26=2, 27=4, 28=6, 29=8, 30=10, 31=12, 32=12-14.
- High rise.
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Most helpful positive review
July 29, 2021
Softest Shorts I own!
These are the SOFTEST shorts I own and it is sooooooo comfortable. Be sure to size down TWO SIZES, yes TWO sizes. I wear a size 28 in most brands, including Madewell, and for the first time in my adult life, I am a size 26, well only in these shorts (ha!). If this item comes back in stock and in your size, buy it (with the sizing recommendation in mind).
SarahB07
Verified purchase
6found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
June 22, 2021
lasted less than two months
I loved these shorts even though they run pretty big. they are super cute and flattering, however after less than two months of owning them, (probably only washed them 3 times?) the elastic is starting to give out and its doing that weird bunching/wavy thing in the crotch. they are completely unwearable. I'm extremely disappointed with this purchase/quality, given how pricey these shorts were, I thought they would at least last through a whole summer :(
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SarahB07
Verified purchase
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Color: Dried Barley
July 29, 2021
Softest Shorts I own!
These are the SOFTEST shorts I own and it is sooooooo comfortable. Be sure to size down TWO SIZES, yes TWO sizes. I wear a size 28 in most brands, including Madewell, and for the first time in my adult life, I am a size 26, well only in these shorts (ha!). If this item comes back in stock and in your size, buy it (with the sizing recommendation in mind).
6found this helpful
Bnell
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Mar 13, 2021
cute but huge
I ordered my normal size (26) and they are massive. I’m exchanging for a 24 and a 25
I’m 5’5 and 115lbs
3found this helpful
mgpc2020
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Mar 16, 2021
huge!
I typically wear a 25 in madewell. These are huge. I returned and order a 23. Fingers crossed that works out.
2found this helpful
Nattiez
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Jan 6, 2026
Perfect shorts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love these shorts so much! I own three of this style, and I wear them all the time! So comfy and the best shorts ever!! Definitely recommend.
Laura
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July 3, 2025
Favorite shorts in my closet!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had these shorts for a while now and they are my go-to shorts no matter what. I have them in green, khaki, and a blue color that is no longer sold. Every single time I wear them, i get compliments and people ask where I got them. Tried and true and classic style, cant go wrong!
NatinJax
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July 3, 2025
Comfort
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like these shorts and purchased in two colors. I do wish they were an inch longer.
