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4.7
1812 Ratings
79%
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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1785 Customer Reviews
White is see-thru

Submitted 9 days ago

By Elizabeth G

From Undisclosed

Weight 190–200 lbs

Height 5'9"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I bought a size large in white. These shorts fit me very well and hit at a nice length. The pockets, zippers, and drawstring were also great. Unfortunately, even with nude underwear, in white these shorts are extremely see-thru so I will be returning them.

Relaxed is an understatement

Submitted 10 days ago

By Gigi C

From Undisclosed

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I am 4'-10", 100lbs and ordered the XS. They are HUGE and literally look like a potato sack on me. I think going down to XXS would still be too big. Sadly returning :(

Disintegrated in a Year

Submitted 17 days ago

By Anna C

From Undisclosed

Weight 150–160 lbs

Height 5'2"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

Loved these shorts so I wore them for multiple trips… But unfortunately multiple washes and thick thighs combined both pairs I bought are now in the trash… not worth my money when my high school clothing still fits and holds up

Comfortable but runs large

Submitted 24 days ago

By Jess J

From Undisclosed

Weight 130–140 lbs

Height 5'6"

Love the fit and length, but I had to pull the drawstring quite tight to keep them up. I am a small in everything i own from this brand so perhaps it was a medium that was mislabeled.

Run small

Submitted 29 days ago

By Beth B

From Undisclosed

Weight 150–160 lbs

Height 5'8"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I ordered the linen pants in my normal size, way too big, so I sized down for the shorts, way too small. Disappointed as now I have 3 pairs of linen clothes that are too big or too small according to the recommendation from Athleta

Perfect linen shorts

Submitted 29 days ago

By Kelli M

From Undisclosed

Weight 150–160 lbs

Height 5'9"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

These shorts are so comfortable, flattering, and unlike other linens, easy to steam or iron. I have them in four colors now! Pair beautifully with the linen muscle tanks (and I have 5 colors of those!!) The length is just right, not too short but also not too long. The pockets lay nicely, as others have mentioned.

Genius Pocket Details

Submitted 1 month ago

By Shanna V.

From Undisclosed

Weight 130–140 lbs

Height 5'7"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

Whoever designed these shorts, I wish I could give them a high five. One of my biggest pet peeves with linen clothing is that the linen pocket insert gets wrinkled when you wash it and leaves an annoying bulge on the outside (even when ironed, and who wants to iron??). These don't have that problem because a really smart person decided to use a smooth, silky, non-wrinkling fabric for the pocket. Also there is a zip closure to keep them from gaping open. As someone who sews and makes their own garments, this is *so* appreciated. Whoever did this, I hope you know how much you are appreciated!

Love these!

Submitted 1 month ago

By Ashley R

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'3"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I have two pairs of these and they are hands down the best linen shorts I've tried. They definitely beat out Quince. The material is thick and well made! Definitely recommend.

Worth every penny!

Submitted 1 month ago

By Marisa H.

From Undisclosed

Weight 130–140 lbs

Height 5'3"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I bought these on the half-off sale recently, and I've gotten so many compliments. They fit my waist so well and are stylish, and most importantly super comfortable. I'm 135 and 5'3" for reference and bought the small. Length is perfect as a mom who's not looking for anything super short.

Good for low movement days

Submitted 1 month ago

By Kate S

From Undisclosed

Height 5'8"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

These shorts are made of very comfortable material. However, I don't have a thigh gap and because of that, these shorts ride up quite a bit while walking. I like these shorts for lounge days, but if you're doing something more active, I would opt for a different pairs.