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The Perfect Vintage Mid-Length Shorts

Madewell

Current Price $30.99
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Previous Price $78.00
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Color: Candlelight
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Details & care

The cut: these mid-length shorts feature a high waist and curve-enhancing back. The result? A relaxed, vintage-inspired fit that flatters from every angle. Designed with Madewell's signature Magic Pockets in the front for a supportive, holds-you-in feel.

  • 5" inseam; 22 1/2" leg opening; 10 1/2" front rise; 14" back rise
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Five-pocket style
  • 98% cotton, 2% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #11388392
  • Core Product ID 333334EQXK

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.
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Most helpful positive review

Sept 3, 2026

Really great!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried these on in store and got the yellow! Love them! They’re the perfect rise. I did go up a size just because I wanted the waist to be a bit more loose so I can tuck in. I just bought the dark jean color and the white.
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Most helpful critical review

July 16, 2026

Color faded after one wash

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE these yellow shorts - the fit, color, length. But after just one wash with cold water and like colors, the yellow has completely faded and now the color has just become a faded grey with a hint of sad yellow. So sad 😞 I’ve never run into this issue with any of my other colored jeans from madewell, so it leads me to believe it’s the yellow dye
Yellow
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Sept 3, 2026

Really great!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried these on in store and got the yellow! Love them! They’re the perfect rise. I did go up a size just because I wanted the waist to be a bit more loose so I can tuck in. I just bought the dark jean color and the white.
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July 25, 2026

cute mid length shorts

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been looking for a good mid-length short. I like that these are fitted in the butt and hip and not overly baggy! These are comfortable and a cute fit. I will say the fit and feel of fabric varies a bit by wash (example Midvale wash was different than candlelight/light yellow).
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litre
July 20, 2026

The best shorts

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Candlelight color is the most perfect butter yellow color. These shorts are a great length.
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jbbbbbbbb
July 16, 2026

Color faded after one wash

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE these yellow shorts - the fit, color, length. But after just one wash with cold water and like colors, the yellow has completely faded and now the color has just become a faded grey with a hint of sad yellow. So sad 😞 I’ve never run into this issue with any of my other colored jeans from madewell, so it leads me to believe it’s the yellow dye
Reposted from madewell.com
madewell.com response
Oh no! We've emailed you to help.
Yellow
June 24, 2026

I gotta pocket full of Sunshine!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These were so stunning that I had to buy them! The classic 5-inch Perfect Jean Short in a color that makes you think of the sun, salt-air and sand between your toes! The perfect addition to my spring/summer wardrobe!
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Madewell well well
June 20, 2026

Cute but they fade

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are great shirts in style and color but they fade with every wash. They are very flatttering on and I did size up one size.
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