Leopard Print Drawstring Denim Shorts

Leopard print on a pair of denim shorts, with striped detail running through and a drawstring at the waist. It is a lot of ideas in one garment and somehow they land, because the drawstring keeps everything relaxed enough that the print never turns into a statement you have to live up to.

The fabric is 100% cotton and the supplier lists it as no stretch, so the give comes from the drawstring rather than the cloth. That is worth knowing when you pick a size. Sizes run 4 through 16, with waist from 27 in at size 4 up to 34.8 in at size 16, and hip from 40 in through 47.8 in. The hip measurement is generous relative to the waist across the whole range, which tells you these sit loose over the seat rather than close. There are pockets, which should not be a selling point and somehow always is. All the numbers are in the table below.

Keep the top half plain and let the shorts do the work. A white tee, a black cami or a simple tank is all this needs, and flat sandals or white trainers finish it. If you want to soften the print, a loose linen shirt worn open over the top does it without hiding the shorts entirely. They suit hot weather, holidays and the sort of day that starts at a market and ends somewhere with a drink in your hand. Cotton breathes, the drawstring means no waistband digging in after lunch, and the print means you did not have to think about the rest of the outfit.

Why you will love it

• Features: Drawstring, Pocketed
• Leopard print with striped detail
• Drawstring waist for an adjustable, relaxed fit
• Material composition: 100% cotton
• Stretch: No stretch
• Available in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low