Product Details

A paperbag waist gives a vintage look to these classic denim shorts by GOOD AMERICAN.

Materials and Measurements

Blue denim (58% Cotton, 42% Lyocell). Shorts. Front zipper closure. 9" inseam. 10.5" rise. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 2-18

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
July 8th, 2024
Will be buying these ASAP

The most comfortable shorts and looked cute with everything

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
June 29th, 2024
Ended up buying bc I love these so much!!!

Wore to work and ended up buying these! Great pair of jean shorts

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Brianna's reviews
May 6th, 2024
Paper bag Jean shorts

Overall they fit great. The elastic waist band was super comfortable and not restricting at all. The length was good which is rare for me. The only fault was the waist band did show the elastic

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Laura 's reviews
July 3rd, 2025
Size down at least one size

I couldn’t wear these out of the house, might have worked better if I sized down two sizes.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 167lbs
Browse Cierra's reviews
May 5th, 2025
Super cute!!

Absolutely loved these! I normally wear between a 10 & 12 and the 10 for great. I think I could wear either size. I would rent again.

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Rachel's reviews
March 19th, 2025
Great shorts!

Doesn't go with every short but they are very comfortable

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Molly's reviews
July 9th, 2025
Cute

I loved these, perfect for summer. I sized up since denim shorts make me nervous and they ended up being a little to big, the waist band had elastic so it wasn’t as constricting as usual denim shorts!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 28B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Sophie's reviews
June 18th, 2025
Most comfortable jean shorts ever

Ended up buying these! They fit perfect, easy waist band and look very cute

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Alexis's reviews
June 13th, 2025
So COMFORTABLE!!

So extremely comfortable!! Such a great piece for pregnancy as well! So loose but tight enough and feels like you’re wearing nothing. Great everyday piece for summer! Love!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Trisha's reviews
June 6th, 2025
Closet staple

Already regret returning. Will for sure rent again this summer. They were the perfect length.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Victoria's reviews
September 3rd, 2024
Cute and comfy!

Wore these throughout the summer during my 1st and 2nd trimester while pregnant and they were extremely comfortable!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Bettina's reviews
August 1st, 2024
Perfect pair of shorts / plan to keep these next time

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Erika's reviews
July 25th, 2024
Great fit! Easy to slip on with a tank and go

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
March 9th, 2024
Very comfortable!

A little large on me but I loved the high waisted and general style of the shorts and how soft they were. Looks great with shorter tops.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Jaclyn's reviews
October 9th, 2023
Super cute jean shorts!

Such a fun way to wear jean shorts. Like paperbag shorts/pants but in jean form. Wore with a crop top for a fun Sunday look.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
June 25th, 2025
Love this brand as I have a long torso and the shorts were high waisted but not too long

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
September 27th, 2023
Adorable & comfy

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 117lbs
Browse Jenny's reviews
September 7th, 2023
Super cute, runs large

The most comfy pair of shorts but too baggy overall. I want to try again with a smaller size because I think they have great potential!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Bailey's reviews
August 22nd, 2023
fine

they were fine very stretchy and comfy wore with my gucci belt and a blazer

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Nikki's reviews
July 25th, 2023
Runs a little large. Elastic waist.

These were fine to wear for summer daytime events but sort of look like children's clothing. Comfortable, but not the most chic. Recommend sizing down.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 179lbs
Browse Katherine's reviews
October 27th, 2023
Not flattering

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 220lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
September 11th, 2023
Way too large around the waist

The band is way too stretchy and the elastic doesn't tighten

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Karen's reviews
August 31st, 2023
Frumpy Looking

Too unstructured at the waist and the legs opening is wide.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
August 1st, 2023
Too large

I could fit two of me in these shorts! They are very big around the waist definitely size down if you have a small hourglass figure.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 147lbs
Browse Alyssa's reviews
April 20th, 2025
Big

I know they're supposed to have a bigger looking but the swallowed me

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Alex's reviews
October 22nd, 2024
Good shorts!

These shorts were super comfortable! They are wicked stretchy so they did fit pretty big on me. I thought they photographed a bit awkward but it could just be the style. I would size down since they do have a big stretch and are high rise.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 40DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Alexandra 's reviews
June 8th, 2024
runs large

Cute shorts but runs really large! The zipper area also isn’t the most flattering and comes unzipped easily.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Jael's reviews
May 18th, 2025
I prefer their jeans to the shorts

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 187lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
April 12th, 2025
Impractically cute

On the hanger and my body while I didn't move-- perfect. As soon as I moved, the shorts rode up my thighs and cut into me. Also, the paperbag waist was thick and uncomfortable every time I tried to lean back in my chair. I wasn't comfortable driving in it and ended up changing because it was driving me wild.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 186lbs
Browse Meg's reviews
July 20th, 2025
Paperbag fit is strange

I found that there wasn't a way to wear these where the elastic wasn't somehow showing. They just looked a bit silly, to be honest. I think they don't look silly on everyone, but somehow the size wasn't right. Maybe if you're between sizes size down, they are already built to be a bit baggy so no need to size up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
June 17th, 2025
Fit is off

It fit well in the thighs but the waist just didn’t look great on me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 6' 0"
Body type: Pear
Browse Megan's reviews
June 10th, 2025
Not curved enough to make these look cute

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 153lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
April 5th, 2025
Runs large, side down

Didn’t end up wearing because the waist was way too big.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Samantha 's reviews
September 25th, 2024
Too Big

The shorts seem to run big. The top part doesn’t lay flat in anyway…so to me, they are the opposite of slimming.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
May 26th, 2024
Cute but run large

Will try a size down

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Cortney's reviews
April 18th, 2024
To baggy

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
October 31st, 2024
Not my style

Poofy in the tummy so makes you look bigger than you are

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Melissa's reviews
April 24th, 2025
Too boxy

Really wide in the butt and leg. Looked weird on. Didn't end up wearing

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Hailey's reviews
April 22nd, 2024
Not worth it

Fits like a diaper. I sized down and the elastic part that is supposed to make the waistband snug was hanging off my hips. Too much fabric at the top makes the shorts lumpy looking on top. Not flattering and not worth it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Petite
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 5th, 2024
too big

swimming

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