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Democracy Drawstring Step Hem Shorts, Main, color, Light Blue
Democracy Drawstring Step Hem Shorts, Alternate, color, Light Blue
Democracy Drawstring Step Hem Shorts, Alternate, color, Light Blue
Democracy Drawstring Step Hem Shorts, Alternate, color, Light Blue

Drawstring Step Hem Shorts

Democracy

$39.97Current Price $39.97
(45% off)45% off.
$74.00Comparable value $74.00
Color: Light Blue
The brand says this runs true to size.
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Details & care

Crisp ivory stripes run down these drawstring shorts cut from stretch-kissed denim in a light wash.

  • 6 1/2" inseam; 24 1/2" leg opening; 11" front rise; 16" back rise
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Drawstring waist
  • 99% cotton, 1% spandex
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #11242360

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  • The brand says this runs true to size.

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