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Surf Shorts

Rip Curl

Current Price $39.95 to $44.95
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Color: Plum
Customers say the fit runs slightly large.
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A smocked waistband tops these comfy, weekend-ready shorts cut from softly crinkled cotton.

  • 2 1/2" inseam; 28" leg opening; 10 3/4" front rise; 14" back rise (size Medium)
  • Elastic/drawstring waist
  • Front slant pockets; back patch pockets
  • 100% cotton
  • Machine wash, dry flat
  • Imported
  • BP.
  • Item #5978141
  • Core Product ID 333335R65Z

Size info

  • The brand says this runs true to size.
  • XXS=2, XS=4, S=6, M=8, L=10, XL=12, XXL=14.
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Rip Curl

Rip Curl began as a surfboard-manufacturing company in Torquay, the surfing capital of Australia. It was founded in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer, who still own the company today. Rip Curl has become one of the biggest brands in the surf industry, and has expanded into lifestyle apparel, swimwear and accessories that evoke the adventurous, free-spirited, wave-seeking surf culture.

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(32)323.7 out of 5
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Fit: Runs slightly large

Most helpful positive review

July 25, 2021

Very trendy, comfy, runs large

I got these in the black and olive green size Medium. The reviews are correct, they run large. I've got a bum and thighs and glad I went with a Medium. The small would of been too small. Great relaxed feel. Runs large. Very comfy lounge or after pool short
Yeagz5522
13found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

June 1, 2023

fabric too thin. see through. not color fast

Excited about 100% cotton. Bought 4 colors. But fabric was so thin it was almost a mesh. Could see the color of underwear through them. Worried given the loose weave of the fabric that it would shrink. Fabric was not soft. Label said color could transfer. Too much hassle for a pair of cotton shorts. So I returned them all.
PetiteXS
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July 25, 2021

Very trendy, comfy, runs large

I got these in the black and olive green size Medium. The reviews are correct, they run large. I've got a bum and thighs and glad I went with a Medium. The small would of been too small. Great relaxed feel. Runs large. Very comfy lounge or after pool short
Yeagz5522
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
13found this helpful
Apr 5, 2020Incentivized review

Cute but run large

I really wanted to keep these but unfortunately they run super big. I ordered a size medium which is my typical size for reference I am 5'6 and 135 lb but they were huge! It's a very nice lightweight fabric and the green color is neutral.
Verified purchase
CorinneElizabeth
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
7found this helpful
Aug 31, 2021

too big

I’m usually a 10/L and this large was huge and super unflattering. I ordered the blue denim color and it was not as pictured, which was disappointing. Unfortunately, these were returned right away!
Hgg26
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
4found this helpful
Sept 24, 2020

Cute Shorts but Runs Large

Super cute on....material is great! Love the length on these shorts. But they run large...5’6 - 150lbs and could have easily bought a medium.
Verified purchase
Skully33
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
3found this helpful
Feb 8, 2022

Too baggy and not as cute in person.

These shorts were not as cute in person as shown online and the blue was not the same pretty blue color as shown, it was a darker, dingy denim color. They also run large and weren’t flattering. Small ran like a medium. Returned.
LaurenFL14
2found this helpful
May 22, 2021

Casual and comfy

These are exactly what I was looking for. Easy fit and super casual for the beach, pool or errands. I didn't think they ran large enough to size down. I'm 5'8, 135, size 4-6 27-28 in jeans, and got the medium in vetiver green.
Verified purchase
NewMom99
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
Vetiver
2found this helpful
June 7, 2020Incentivized review

cute but way too big

Loved the feel and style of these shorts, but were way too big. I am 115lbs and 5’1”. Ordered smalls.
Verified purchase
sarahsnowmarie
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
2found this helpful
Apr 29, 2020

perfect loose shorts

I'm 28 weeks pregnant and for our babymoon, I needed a pair of loose shorts. I'm sick of all the shorts that cover my belly, it's not comfortable at all to me. These shorts are so loose and perfect, I'm really happy I purchased them!
Verified purchase
OceanSkies
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
2found this helpful
June 1, 2023

fabric too thin. see through. not color fast

Excited about 100% cotton. Bought 4 colors. But fabric was so thin it was almost a mesh. Could see the color of underwear through them. Worried given the loose weave of the fabric that it would shrink. Fabric was not soft. Label said color could transfer. Too much hassle for a pair of cotton shorts. So I returned them all.
Verified purchase
PetiteXS
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
1found this helpful
June 28, 2022

Super comfy! Love the pockets

Some reviewers said these are too big, and I agree they are a more relaxed fit, but I prefer that. Plus, these shrunk fairly substantially after I washed and dried them, so then they fit pretty true to size. I bought a small (my regular size) and they fit perfectly.
Verified purchase
doubleheel
Size purchased:
Small
Color:
BLACK
Height:
5'9"
Weight:
130 lb.
1found this helpful
Aug 2, 2021

Runs VERY big

Very comfortable. But very baggy. They do not fit like in the picture, although I still like to wear them. I normally wear a size 4/27 in pants and initially ordered a small (because I saw in reviews they ran big). The small was still too big. I have since purchased the XS. They still have a baggy/oversized fit.
rimc86
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
1found this helpful
May 17, 2020

not flattering

looks and feels like someone’s old shorts that had been lying in a pile of laundry for years. Runs large.
Verified purchase
ali jean
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
1found this helpful

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