‘Won Over’: Frankster The Everydays Chino Shorts Honest Review
One Aussie label is turning the most underrated item in a guy’s wardrobe into the MVP of fashion.
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When you picture a guy’s wardrobe a few staples will inevitably jump out: Jeans, chinos, a few T-shirts, white trainers, leather boots and a linen shirt.
Yet one item is almost always overlooked – a solid pair of shorts. That’s rather surprising, given Australia’s warm climate is perfect for a great pair of shorts!
This is where Melbourne fashion label Frankster is changing the game. Dedicated to making the perfect shorts, the company has grown exponentially in a very short amount of time. Selling more than 10,000 pairs in under a year, Frankster has racked up hundreds of 5-star reviews in the process.
No matter your age, background or the occasion, there’s a pair of Frankster shorts that’ll make your whole wardrobe shine.
“We just want to make sure that men’s shorts get the spotlight they deserve. We think it’s the most underappreciated focus product of a man’s wardrobe,” Frankster founder Niels Hoeben told news.com.au checkout.
When it comes to the perfect pick, Hoeben highlighted Frankster’s chino shorts, called The Everydays. They are crafted with premium stretch cotton, making them buttery-soft, breathable and versatile.
“You can dress them up if you want to wear them to a wedding or a formal setting with a nice button up shirt and some dress shoes, that would go really well,” he explained.
“You can also just wear them with sneakers and a tee and have a much more casual, dressed down approach, and that’s also why we call them ‘The Everydays’.
“These are that staple in the men’s wardrobe that you can literally wear every single day.”
Most men don’t want to think too much about what they’re wearing, and given the quality of the Frankster shorts, Hoeben says shoppers keep returning to buy more.
“They just come back and just reorder the same Frankster shorts but in a different colour. I have customers who’ve literally ordered one of The Everydays shorts in black, which is called ‘The Midnights’ for us, and then I see this customer coming back and order four more,” he added.
Hoeben said when he reached out to ask customers why they kept ordering so many pairs of the same shorts, many said they wanted to wear them every day while cutting down on the frequency of their washing loads.
Genius!
So are the shorts really as good as everyone says they are? I’ve been wearing Frankster’s The Everydays stretch cotton chino shorts in the Chillers (a really lovely navy blue colour) and the Rebels (an olive green) for the last couple of weeks, and I have to say that I’m so impressed.
When I invest in clothes, I like a small rotation of items to be able to form different outfits, and The Everydays go with just about everything in my wardrobe. They also strike the right balance between style and comfort, and are made with premium materials.
Read on for my full review of The Everydays shorts from Frankster.
1-MINUTE REVIEW OF FRANKSTER THE EVERYDAYS SHORTS
The Everyday Shorts, $89.95 from Frankster
Why We Love Them: Super comfy and made with premium stretch cotton, these shorts are also versatile.
What To Consider: More expensive than other options, and some shoppers are not fans of the zipper design.
Materials: Cotton (98 per cent) and Spandex (2 per cent) | Care: Wash below 30 degrees, air dry and avoid hot washing and tumble drying | Returns Policy: 100-day satisfaction guarantee | Postage: Free Delivery | Colours: Coastlines, Cruisers, Harbors, Chillers, Rays, Tropics, Rebels, Virgins, Midnights, Volcans, Urbanites, Lunars, Mirages, Goldens, Mokas, Pioneers | Pockets: 4 large pockets, 1 hidden zippered pocket
Tried and Tested by Troy Nankervis, news.com.au checkout Shopping Writer
Made for the everyday Aussie guy, Frankster shorts are versatile and can be donned for a morning beach walk, to the office, after-work drinks, a footy game or a weekend road trip.
These shorts hit the sweet spot between casual and formal, allowing men to easily dress them up or down for any occasion.
As a bonus, Frankster’s The Everydays shorts are also designed for all body shapes so you don’t have to be a professional athlete to look good in these.
Despite it being less than a year since the label launched, the popularity of Frankster is clear with shoppers online.
“These are perfect shorts for me. Great cut, soft material with a comfy amount of stretch, and capable of being dressed up or down. Five stars,” raved one shopper.
Another added: “The Chillers are a handsome blue and the texture of the fabric is silky smooth. They fit well and look great.”
HOW WE TESTED THE EVERYDAYS SHORTS BY FRANKSTER
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This includes our independent product reviews, where we sample a variety of different items to see if they really stack up. I wore The Everydays from Frankster for a month, alternating between two different colours in the range for around a month, the Chillers (a navy blue), and the Rebels (which is an olive green).
FULL REVIEW OF THE EVERYDAYS FRANKSTER SHORTS
- Delivery & Unboxing
- Comfort & Fit
- Materials
- Price
- Trial Period
- Verdict: Should you buy The Everydays by Frankster?
- The Full Frankster Product Range
- Frankster’s Men’s Health Mission
DELIVERY & UNBOXING
I’m pretty late to the game when it comes to buying clothing online, but ordering The Everydays from Frankster was seamless. I received an order confirmation email with order tracking, and they arrived in three days.
As soon as I saw the shorts I just couldn’t wait until I got home to wear them, so I changed into them at the office. My colleagues all said how great they looked.
COMFORT AND FIT
The Everydays from Frankster are a dream to wear. The stretch cotton fabric is perfect for chino shorts and the material is lightweight, breathable and has a soft, luxe feel. I’ve been wearing them to work and out socially and I find them very versatile.
The elastic band around the waistline doesn’t ride up, and sits comfortably on my hips.
They’re also mid-length and sit just about my knee, making them suitable for the office.
I’ve worn these with a T-shirt and sandals or casual shoes, but would easily dress these up with a linen shirt, nice belt and leather loafers.
MATERIALS
The Everydays from Frankster are made with Cotton (98 per cent) and Spandex (2 per cent).
PRICE
All shorts in the Frankster range, including The Everydays retail for $89.95, with free delivery.
TRIAL PERIOD
The Everydays from Frankster come with a 100-day free trial.
VERDICT: SHOULD YOU BUY FRANKSTER THE EVERYDAYS SHORTS?
I’m genuinely surprised at how great The Everydays are from Frankster. While I wouldn’t normally spend $89.95 on shorts, I think the craftsmanship and comfort factor of the product justifies the higher price point and I was instantly won over.
Not only are they stylish, but they’re extremely practical and great to wear. When it comes to Frankster, my biggest decision is what shirt to wear them with, and what my next colour will be.
THE FULL FRANKSTER PRODUCT RANGE
Frankster has three different styles of shorts to choose from.
Frankster The Comfies
These lounge shorts use ultra-soft cotton and are the newest design in Frankster’s collection. They are perfect for WFH or a lazy Sunday.
Frankster The Actives
These are Frankster’s lightweight performance shorts, which have been designed with water-resistant and wrinkle-resistant fabric, making them perfect for a wide range of activities.
Frankster The Everydays
These stretch cotton chino shorts are designed for all-day comfort and are perfect for everyday wear.
Frankster Drinkware Collection
Frankster has also launched a drinkware collection to accompany their shorts and keep you hydrated. The Super Weekend Drink Bottle ($15) has an 800ml capacity and is great for the gym or all things outdoors, while the Tropical Weekend Drink Bottle ($30) is ideal for coffee or an ice-cold bev.
FRANKSTER’S MEN’S HEALTH MISSION
For Frankster founder Niels Hoeben, it was important to ensure the label had a bigger purpose, which is why 10 per cent of its profits is pledged to Movember, in support of mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
“Because Frankster is solely focusing on men, we wanted to do some good in that space. I’ve been following Movember for many years and I’ve always supported them personally,” he said.
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“If I look in my family, my personal circle, I see a lot of challenges around mental health and cancer, so I also wanted to make sure that Frankster was doing something good.”
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*This product was supplied by Frankster for a 100 per cent independent, honest review.
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