With a high-rise paperbag waist, these lightweight linen-blend
shorts are superflattering and oh so feminine.
- Front rise: 13"; inseam: 3 1/2".
- 73% rayon/27% linen.
- Machine wash.
- Import.
- Madewell.com only.
- Item L0219
Paperbag Shorts
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Ratings + Reviews
4.4
15 Reviews
- Overall fitSlightly Large
May 15, 2020Super comfortable summer staple
I love these shorts. They're flattering and really easy to move around in. I'm 5'2" and the 0 comes down to mid-upper thigh and covers by bum easily. I could have worn 00, but I like the looser style. Careful ironing on high heat, as it's a linen blend, not pure linen. I used my iron's synthetic setting with success.
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- Overall fitSlightly Large
Nov 04, 2019Great sale find!
These aren't perfect - the material is unexpectedly light and wrinkly and the shorts are larger and longer than I expected, but I'm keeping my size 6 because the extra space is comfy and I can just make a tighter bow. The paperbag waist is flattering and I love the sizable pockets. Definitely glad I bought these on sale!
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- Overall fitTrue to Size
Sep 30, 2019Love these shorts!
I ordered these shorts as part of a Halloween costume thinking there might be a chance I would wear them again. Boy was I right! They are the cutest shorts I own now, and have been wearing them all the time. They are comfortable, flattering and I love the orange color.
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- Overall fitSlightly Large
Sep 21, 2019so cute and so easy
these shorts are so cute! they are super comfortable, match with a lot of things, and look good. my only complaint is they wrinkle pretty easily and they are a little long. once i put them on i become a full believer in the paperbag pants trend.
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- Overall fitTrue to Size
Aug 28, 2019Cute!
True to size, and flattering. My only gripe is that the material feels a little flimsy, and it wrinkles very easily. I'm hoping they hold up well in the wash. The coastal orange color is gorgeous.
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- Overall fitSlightly Large
Aug 22, 2019Great shorts!
These shorts are cute and easy to wear. The fabric is very soft and they are very comfortable! The design is a bit loose and, ideally, I would have preferred a smaller size, however, I didn't consider it necessary to return them.
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- Overall fitSlightly Large
Aug 15, 2019So flattering!
I love these shorts. They are nice and loose on the legs and flatter your waist because of the paperbag design. The orange color was really bright and summery. I wish I could've also gotten them in khaki!
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- Overall fitTrue to Size
Aug 13, 2019Love it
The style is great, definitely love it, only bad thing is there seem to be some loose threads and may wear out soon
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- Overall fitRuns Large
May 17, 2020Super Stretchy Elastic
Super cute paper bag shorts, but the elastic makes them feel like I’m swimming in them a bit. DEFINITELY needed to size down because the elastic is so stretchy, but luckily the belt helps.
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- Overall fitTrue to Size
May 14, 2020Paper bag wrinkles
I am please these fit my shape better than I expected since I have more of a flat behind but these help shape my waist and butt in a subtle way. Fabric is light and color is true to image. Cut a star off because they wrinkle really fast.