Crooks and Castles Hand Sign Shorts Heather Gray

How These Gray Shorts Fit

The Crooks and Castles hand sign shorts are a relaxed pair of heather gray fleece shorts with one playful graphic near the hem. Before the print, though, comes the fit, because that is what decides whether a pair of Crooks and Castles shorts gets worn every week. The leg is straight and the cut is a regular one, roomy enough to move in without flapping around the knee. An elastic waistband holds them up, and a pair of gray drawcords lets you pull the waist in a little when you need it. You can see the full flat shot on the gray pointing hand sweat shorts page.

Measure the Hip, Not the Chest

For shorts the two numbers that matter are your waist and your hip. Run a tape around the narrowest part of your waist and the fullest part of your hip, then match both against the shorts sizing in the Crooks and Castles guide. Sizes run S, M, L, XL and XXL, and the drawcord takes care of small gaps at the waist.

The graphic is a hand making a finger-gun shape, filled in light blue with a pale outline so it stands out softly against the gray marl. Under it sits a small CROOKS & Castles line in dark lettering. It is placed low on the leg, close to the hem, so it shows when you walk and stays out of the way when you sit.

A Small Tab at the Side

Next to the print, a little dark tab is sewn into the side seam. It is the only other detail on the shorts, which keeps the look easy to pair.

Fabric, Weight and Season

Expect fleece of around 80% cotton and 20% polyester, coming in at roughly 400 GSM. Heather gray hides light creases and the odd mark better than a solid color, which makes these a good everyday pair. They are made for warm weather: spring weekends, summer afternoons and lazy days indoors, with enough body to stay comfortable when a breeze picks up in the evening.

Pairing the Hand Sign Print

Light blue and gray sit well with plenty of colors. The gray tie-dye basketball tee already carries a light-blue CC logo on its chest, so it picks up the color of the hand without trying too hard.

Darker Tops for More Contrast

A black top gives the light blue more to push against. The black tee with the gold chain badge keeps the chest almost empty, which lets the hand stay the main graphic in the outfit.

For a matching gray look on a cooler night, layer the heather version of the arch logo pullover hoodie on top.

If you would rather have black shorts with a print down the side, the black fleece shorts with the side arc are cut from the same weight of fleece and close with the same kind of drawcord waist.

Washing Heather Gray Fleece

Wash the shorts inside out on a cold cycle with similar colors. Leave out bleach, since it can turn the light blue patchy. Air dry them flat or on a line rather than in the dryer, which shrinks cotton fleece and wears down a printed graphic faster than anything else.

What Does the Graphic Show?

A light-blue hand making a pointing, finger-gun shape, with small CROOKS & Castles text underneath, printed near the hem of one leg.

What Color Are the Drawcords on the Hand Sign Shorts?

They are gray, close to the heather gray of the fleece.

Are These Shorts Sized by Waist?

Yes. Use your waist and hip measurements with the size guide. The elastic waistband and drawcord give a little extra adjustment.