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4.7
1769 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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Finally a fit for my body type!!!

Submitted 7 days ago

By Jenn L

From Pleasanton, CA

Weight 130–140 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I am 55 yrs old and I prefer a relaxed fit in the waist and a slim fit in the hips. I am between a small and a medium and the small size fits perfectly and comfortably. Sometimes a medium fit looks frumpy in the hips area. I love the cut at Athleta and bought the white and natural color! Can't wait to wear them this Summer!

Cali Lily white short is not lined- very see through!

Submitted 7 days ago

By R

From Florida

Weight 110–120 lbs

Height 5'0"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

Lovely shorts-RUN BIG- and white linen short fits well but is on return as they are very sheer- your legs show through. They should have a lining!!!!

PLEASE bring back the extended sizes!!!

Submitted 7 days ago

By Amy, B

From Derry, NH

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I love these shorts. I have them in a 1X and they're perfect. I haven't seen this size available so far this year. I want to buy more! Very disappointing if they are not being offered.

Fabric is Fabulous!

Submitted 8 days ago

By Stephanie D.

From Undisclosed

Weight 180–190 lbs

Height 5'5"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

These are the nicest shorts ever as far as the fabric! They are really well made and soft and not too thin. The only thing I would change is the fit because the inseam is way too long. They fit my hips great and my waist but I will be folding them over. I'm going to see how the size large fit. I bought XL because I can never find shorts that are big enough for my legs if they fit my waist.

Love these shorts!!

Submitted 10 days ago

By Socorro O

From Burlingame

Weight 120–130 lbs

Height 5'0"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

Love the lightweight fabric, comfy fit and perfect length. Can easily dress up or down. Great for the beach or bbq/picnic. Bought cream and black colors.

White is see through!!

Submitted 11 days ago

By Lou B

From Undisclosed

Height 5'11"

I wanted to love these shorts but the white was so think you could see skin through them. Otherwise they fit nicely but I had to return them.

Way too wide

Submitted 16 days ago

By Alex S

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

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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 23 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 24 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Verified Buyer

Sweepstakes Entry

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Comments about Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4"" Short

Fit my daughter exactly; nice length.

So cute and comfy!

Submitted 26 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'9"

Verified Buyer

Sweepstakes Entry

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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!