These splendid pleated shorts are adapted from an original and a pattern and they are just fabulous!
Shorts are pleated throughout (3 on each side - including the centre front gusset pleat) and are the forerunner design favoured for girls' school gym shorts - nostalgic and sweet, these shorts are a perfect addition to any 30s and 40s vintage fan wardrobe and great for summer! We love them with navy and ivory.
These fit on the natural waist and have a single shell button fastening with a short zip.
Key features:-
- 4 pleats
- top sticthing detail
- side zip & shell button
- deep gusset
These are a mid weight fabric, warm but breatheable. Rayon/poly mix with a little bit of spandex for stretch, hand wash recommended.
These have been painstakingly researched and are adapted from an original 1930s pattern with further inspiration taken from an original pair of ladies tennis shorts.
Length: approx 42cm *Slightly longer on larger sizes
*colour may vary on monitors - please be aware we may not accurately reproduce the colour
Photo courtesy of @brightonbacall
Size Guide:
We advise to choose by your waist size. There is some stretch in the waist but you can move the button if needed. Customer feedback has told us that this garmernt has been generous.
Size |
bust |
waist |
hip |
UK 6* |
79cm 31" |
61cm 24" |
84cm 33" |
UK 8 |
84cm 33" |
66cm 26" |
89cm 35" |
UK 10 |
89cm 35" |
71cm 28" |
94cm 37" |
UK 12 |
94cm 37" |
76cm 30" |
99cm 39" |
UK 14 |
99cm 39" |
81cm 32" |
104cm 41" |
UK 16 |
104cm 41" |
86.5cm 34" |
110cm 43" |
UK 18 |
110cm 43" |
91.5cm 36" |
116cm 45.5" |
UK 20 * |
to 117cm to 46" |
97cm to 39" |
123cm 48" |
UK 22 * |
to 124cm to 49" |
104cm to 42.5" |
130cm 51" |
UK 24 * |
to 131cm 51.5" |
110cm 44" |
137cm 54" |