Amazon Essentials Womens Standard Medium Reviews Summary

Fit and Size

Pros:

• "These shorts fit exactly right."
• "The quality and fit ended up being on point."
• "Perfect simple denim shorts. They’re rolled up and stitched into place at a nice length and there’s minimal waist gap."
• "They fit perfect around the waist/thighs/butt."
• "They fit true to size. They’re very comfortable."
• "These shorts fit perfectly!!! Like they were tailor made!"
• "These shorts are true to size and fit like a dream!"

Cons:

• "Ordered a M-L after checking the size chart which said this would be a 12-14. They have arrived and they’re a size 10!!!"
• "I run between a 14 and 16 and ordered the 16 thinking the stretch would be good but the waist to me is tight."
• "They run incredibly small! The size 8 fit like a 6."
• "Very low waist line, also- if you have any curves- it won’t work."
• "These shorts were much smaller than the actual size they were sold as."
• "Not at all flattering, definitely runs big. Size down 1-2 sizes if you want them fitted."
• "The waist has absolutely no stretch."

Comfort and Material

Pros:

• "I wanted some shorts that are short, but not right in the upper thigh crease short, and these are perfect."
• "These are so comfy and stretch without looking like stretch shorts."
• "They are long enough for modesty, they are tight enough around the leg to stay down but not dig into your leg, and the overall short is great."
• "These are stretchy and soft jean material."
• "These shorts are super cute. They’re stretchy and comfortable."
• "These are made of 82% Cotton, 16% Polyester and 2% Elastane."
• "They’re stretchy and comfy, and I like that they’re not super duper short."

Cons:

• "Also, very stiff."
• "The material is super thin and not at all like the ones I purchased before."
• "I like the shorts but, they are a bit thick. When its 80° or 90° and muggy they make you sweat!"
• "The material felt cheap and scratchy so I returned them because not only did they not fit but they were not comfortable at all."
• "They don't have any stretch to them."
• "However is a little stiff not super flexible."
• "First, the pros: these shorts are so cute and the perfect length! Unfortunately I bought my normal size based on others’ reviews that they were true to size and a bit stretchy and found that they were neither of those."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "The cuffs will have 'memory' if you give them a good hot iron before the 1st wearing."
• "These shorts are very well made and are no thin flimsy material."
• "Sturdy fabric and quality zipper and button."
• "They’re made of a thick, durable denim and I see them holding up very well long term."
• "All the “Amazon Essentials” products I’ve tried have been very well made."
• "Great shorts. Tip: wash before first wear on warm normal cycle to prevent dye transfer."
• "These shorts fit true to size and are made with quality denim."

Cons:

• "Tried them on and they fit perfectly so I threw then in the wash. Completely ruined, the hem unrolled and won’t go back."
• "These looked perfect out of the package, I tried them on an they were great but after one wash the cuffs on the legs lost all integrity and no longer stay cuffed without pinning, sewing, or ironing them."
• "After the first wash the cuff came out and is a pain in the a. I have to iron them and I hate ironing."
• "The cuff on the shorts don’t stay rolled."
• "After the first washing the cuffs came unrolled as pictured and won’t simply just roll back up."
• "The cuffs unravel too easily."
• "The hem is also just a rough stitch and not a true hem, so I can’t even uncuff them and wear them longer because it looks sloppy."

Design and Style

Pros:

• "Makes your backside look great!"
• "So comfy and fashionable!! Great price point!"
• "They have real pockets!"
• "Not into the booty shorts look so love that these are longer but not too long."
• "The waist is high enough to control any muffin top you might have going on and the cuff prevents the shorts from riding up if you have thick thighs like myself."
• "These jean shorts are EVERYTHING. They fit true to size and are super comfy."
• "These jean shorts are perfect! They are stretchy and fit in a tapered way in all the right curves but don’t bunch up and don’t show too much skin."

Cons:

• "I’m shocked these have so many positive reviews. They look like old lady mom jeans. No thanks."
• "These aren’t the best shorts but they aren’t the worst. Just 'eh'."
• "These look and fit nothing like they advertised in the pics."
• "I really hoped these would be good but I wouldn’t keep them for free."
• "I dislike that the jean shorts are high waisted."
• "They were tighter than most of my size 6s so I returned them."
• "I think if they were high wasted and the hem was the same color as the shorts they would be more flattering."