Gingham Elastic Waist Shorts

Gingham is a print that never had to try. It has been on picnic blankets and summer dresses for a century and it still looks right every June. These shorts put it on a relaxed cotton pair with an elastic waist and pockets, which is to say they took a print everyone already loves and removed every reason not to wear it.

They are made from 100% cotton, so they breathe on the days that matter and only get softer with washing. Sizes run from S to 2XL. Bottom length moves from 15.7 in to 17.3 in across the range, the waist from 26.8 in to 36.6 in, and the hip from 41.3 in to 51.6 in, which leaves genuine room through the hip and a longer leg than most gingham shorts bother with. Six colors are offered: deep red, blue, moss, light blue, black and taupe.

These are the shorts you pull on without a plan. A white tee and sandals is the version you will wear most, and it is hard to improve on. A fitted tank tucked in gives the waist somewhere to sit. An oversized linen shirt worn open over the top makes them a beach cover. Because the check already carries the pattern, keep the top plain and let the shorts do the work. The pockets mean you can walk out with your phone and your keys and nothing else.

Why you will love it

• Gingham shorts with an elastic waist
• Features: Pocketed
• Material composition: 100% cotton
• Six colors, in sizes S to 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.