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High-waisted wide-leg pleated crepe shorts

the effortless short™ mid-thigh

High-waisted wide-leg pleated crepe shorts
$98
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light birch #85118
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Often imitated, never replicated — wear them and see why

The leg-baring version of the original goes-with-everything trouser, these are high-rise shorts with a relaxed fit, front pleats and slash hand pockets. They're cut with Crepette™ — our one-of-a-kind crepe fabric beloved for its subtle texture, breezy drape and the fact that it basically never wrinkles. It’s sourced from an innovative Japanese mill.

You’re Going to Love The Effortless Pant™
Product Knowledge 1
Effortlessly the Best Pleated Trouser The easy drape, the wide leg, the sharp pleats — it’s all perfected by our in-house tailors, whose attention to difference-making details (like our luxe interior finishing, which ensures a longer-lasting garment) remains unmatched.
Product Knowledge 2
Made with Crepette™ Famous for its subtle texture, breezy drape and the fact that it pretty much never wrinkles. Seriously. It’s magic.
Product Knowledge 3 Mid-Thigh Length Tailor The Effortless Short™ to you. This version’s intended to hit around mid thigh.
Features
  • Back welt pockets
  • Darted back waist for shaping 
  • Zip fly with hook-and-bar closure
Materials & Care
  • Origin: Fabric from Japan
  • Content: 100% polyester
  • Care: Machine wash
  • Imported
  • Rise: High
  • Fit: Relaxed — An easy shape just shy of loose
  • Leg: Wide
  • Length: Intended to hit around mid thigh
  • Model is 5'10"/178cm wearing a size 4
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Rated 2 out of 5
Sizing is off
I ordered the color Saville in a size 4 and it was skin tight. For reference, I have size 4’s in 2 other pairs of effortless shorts and 2 pairs of effortless pants. I was surprised these didn’t fit. I’m not sure if the 6’s would give right look. I might need an 8.
October 12, 2023
Purchased
6 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
most flattering shorts that pair so well with any top!
need these in every color, most flattering pair! love the material
August 24, 2023
Purchased
7 months ago
Rated 4 out of 5
Classic style
The 3” was out of stock so I tried the 5”, wasn’t sure if it’d be too long and it wasn’t, it was great! Love this belted with the sculpt tank and strappy heels. I feel like sizing runs slightly small; it fits my waist well but the cut feels like it rids up a little? Hard to describe.
July 31, 2023
Purchased
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
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Parfait
Un beau classique la coupe tombe très bien.
July 24, 2023
Purchased
8 months ago
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160cm / 5ft 3in
Rated 3 out of 5
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Nice shorts
It’s a nice fabric, just wish the waist had a bit of stretch…
July 24, 2023
Purchased
8 months ago
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165cm / 5ft 5in
Rated 5 out of 5
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Must have shorts
These shorts are exactly what they are described to be. They are true to size and are so flattering in the fit. They’re also such a great elevated looking short! I love the length as well. I’m 5’4 and they hit mid thigh. Can’t say enough good things about them. I love them!
July 18, 2023
Purchased
8 months ago
What's Your Height?:
163cm / 5ft 4in
Rated 4 out of 5
Great quality, but size up
Such a great elevated style, but ended up wearing a size 8 when I’m usually a size 4. Great short to wear with crop tops because they are long and super high waisted.
July 12, 2023
Purchased
9 months ago
Rated 2 out of 5
RUNS SO SMALL
I wear the effortless pants in a size 8 and the fit is perfect so I ordered the shorts in the same size and they are way too small. I’m trying a size 10 to see if it’s any better
July 3, 2023
Purchased
9 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
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Love
Fit is really nice! They’re very compfy. They’re a good summer work pants. They remind me of the “carrot pants” fit.
July 1, 2023
Purchased
9 months ago
What's Your Height?:
160cm / 5ft 3in
Rated 5 out of 5
Love, love but size up.
Definitely size up one if you originally had a different size for the Effortless pants. When the first Effortless pants came out I purchased a 2 and that size fit perfectly. They must've changed their sizing because the 2's in the Effortless now feel too snug on my waist, which had never been the issue. I followed the reviews and went with a 4 in the black and cairo and thank the lord, the shorts are perfect and drape beautifully on my 5'3 frame. These are definitely worth getting and will be worn at the office - yay! For reference, my stats are 5'3 / 105lbs / 32A.
June 30, 2023
Purchased
9 months ago