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" |
