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High-Waisted Pleated Tailored Shorts, Knee Length

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Effortlessly polished: Shorts for a woman who dresses with quiet, confident taste.
Smart and noticed: The crisp pleats and tailoring earn admiring compliments in town.
Cool and composed: You feel smart, comfortable and at ease on the warmest days.

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Proof that shorts can be grown-up and gorgeous. These tailored shorts sit at a flattering high waist with a buttoned waistband, then fall in soft front pleats to just above the knee. The lightly textured fabric gives them a crisp, structured look, while the relaxed leg keeps you cool. Side pockets and neat back welt pockets finish the tailoring beautifully.

Style: high-waisted tailored shorts.

Front: soft pleats.

Fastening: button waistband with a zip fly.

Pockets: side pockets and back welt pockets.

Length: to just above the knee.

Fabric: lightly textured, with a crisp drape.

Size	UK	EU	US
S	UK 8	EU 36	US 4
M	UK 10	EU 38	US 6
L	UK 12	EU 40	US 8
XL	UK 14	EU 42	US 10
2XL	UK 16	EU 44	US 12

The UK, EU and US columns are the usual equivalents for each size label. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout, before you pay, so you always know what you are paying for.

Full details in our Shipping policy.

Changed your mind? You have 14 days from delivery to let us know, then another 14 days to send the items back.

How it works and what is covered: see our Refund policy.

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Smart summer style, cool and composed

On a hot day in town, trousers feel too much and a dress is not always right. These shorts fill the gap perfectly. Tuck in a silky blouse and add loafers, and you look as polished as you would in a suit, only much cooler. You walk into the office, the gallery or a lunch with friends feeling composed and stylish, and you will not be counting the minutes until you can get changed.

Room to move, tailored to stay neat

The high waist sits comfortably and holds its shape, while the soft pleats open up as you walk and sit, giving room across the hips and tummy. The leg falls loosely to the knee, so you stay cool and nothing rides up when you cross your legs at a café table. Slip your hands in the side pockets and enjoy the easy swing of the fabric as you stroll. Tailoring that feels relaxed, not restrictive.

City breaks and summer lunches

Picture a summer city break: a morning at an exhibition, a long lunch on a shaded terrace, then an afternoon wandering little streets full of shops. These shorts take it all in their stride. Wear them with a crisp blouse and loafers by day, then switch to a fine knit and sandals when the evening cools. They look effortlessly smart in every photograph and pack flat without creasing too much.

Your questions about this piece

Sizes run from S to 2XL, and the guide gives the UK, EU and US equivalent for each one, from UK 8 to UK 16. These shorts sit at the natural waist, so choose by your waist measurement; if you are between two sizes, take the larger one.

They fall to just above the knee, as the photos show, which makes them smart enough for the office or a city lunch.

Your order is prepared within 24 to 48 hours, then delivered in 8 to 15 days; costs and the free-delivery threshold are shown in your basket. You have 14 days from delivery to send them back.

Polished, comfortable, in UK sizes

We choose pieces that look polished and feel comfortable from the first wear: boots for wet pavements, knits for chilly mornings, dresses for the days that matter.

Sizes are given in UK measurements, payment is secure, and if something is not quite right, you have 14 days to send it back.

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