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4.7
1763 Ratings
77%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Most Liked Positive Review
Keeper!

I've purchased a few iterations of the Athleta linen pants but these are my first pair of shorts. Love them! The length is perfect and I love that they flare out slightly, which is flattering. I erred on the larger of my 2 sizes as I feel that line should be loose. Would love to see these resto...

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Most Liked Negative Review
Nice linen, but polyester pockets and fits too big

I feel like Athleta sizing has really gotten way too big lately. On the size chart, I'm between a 2 (XS) and 4 (S), but lately I've found that XS and size 2 items have been too big lately. I'm 5'0" and have a waist of 26-27 and hips 36-37, which should put me squarely in that range, but every bottom...

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1736 Customer Reviews
Way too wide

Submitted 4 days ago

By Alex S

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'6"

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I wanted to love these shorts, but the fit of was way too wide they were not flattering at all on me. They made me look much bigger than I am, had to return.

Petite and curvy

Submitted 11 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'0"

Verified Buyer

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

Wish they made these in either petite or shorter inseams. I bought the green in small, which fit my waist and hips well but a bit long on my short legs - I'm 5'0". Ill wear them folded up as the color is lovely and the shorts are comfortable.

She loves the color.

Submitted 12 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

Fit my daughter exactly; nice length.

So cute and comfy!

Submitted 14 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'9"

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

I love these linen shorts, I was worried they'd be too short but they are perfect! The hang nice and are so comfortable. I did size down as I usually do with Athlete bottoms and they are perfect! FYI, I a 5'9", 142lbs. I bought more colors!

Love them

Submitted 14 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'6"

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

Love them they fit great I'm 198 and 5'6 I got a M.

Great quality

Submitted 15 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

"This shorts fits really well. The linen fabric is lovely and comfortable. I'm very happy with my purchase. However, the delivery was complicated, with a lot of back and forth.

Comfortable and my go-to shorts

Submitted 15 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'1"

Verified Buyer

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

I have an older version of these in a different color and love them. The fit is as expected and these will pair well with a lot of shirts.

Back pockets sewn shut

Submitted 17 days ago

By Dee D

From Undisclosed

Weight 190–200 lbs

Height 5'6"

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Why do we do this to women's bottoms? There is a pocket there, there is fabric added for a pocket that would hold things, but the hole is sewn shut. Asinine.

Casual or dressed up!

Submitted 20 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'5"

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

Very flattering shorts! I'm 5.5 135 pounds and got a small! Perfect fit

Great shorts but some colors see through

Submitted 20 days ago

By Kim R.

From Dallas, TX

Weight 130–140 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

Love the way these fit. They are comfortable, stylish and long enough, but disappointed in the peachy color. I wore nude underwear and you could still see through them.

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