First off, let me just say these shorts are ADORABLE. The distressed detailing and raw hem give them that effortlessly cool vibe I’m always chasing. The high waist? *Chef’s kiss*—it nips you in at the smallest part of your torso while somehow making your legs look miles long. I wore them to a rooftop BBQ last weekend with a cropped tank, and let’s just say the compliments rolled in harder than the margarita pitcher.

Now, the fabric is BUTTERY soft—like, ‘forgot I was wearing denim’ soft—with just enough stretch to squat for that dropped guac without feeling constricted. The five pockets are shockingly functional (yes, even the tiny decorative ones), though I did have to poke open the buttonhole myself (annoying but a 2-minute fix).

Here’s the big BUT: sizing is WILD. I’m usually a solid M but grabbed an S based on reviews, and they still gap at the waist. My friend who swears by L/XL ordered a Large and could’ve gone Medium. Moral of the story? Size down aggressively unless you’ve got hips like a Renaissance painting—then maybe skip these unless you want cheeky shorts turning into cheekier shorts.

Final verdict? 8/10 for style and comfort, but knock off 2 points for the sizing roulette. If you nail the fit though? Instant summer wardrobe MVP.