Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4" Short
Machine-washable, 100% linen with a relaxed fit.







Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4" Short
Machine-washable, 100% linen with a relaxed fit.
Color
Shadow Blue StripeSize
- FOR: Commuting, work, and travel
- FEEL: Our take on lightweight linen fabric is subtly textured and 100% washable
- FAVE: Secure zip pockets to store your essentials
- Drawcord can be tied at the waist for a custom fit
- Product #851045
- Semi-fitted, skims easily over the body
- Mid rise, sits below the natural waist
- Short, hits at mid thigh
- Inseam: Regular/Plus: 4"
- 100% Linen
- BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
- Machine wash and dry
- Imported.
Reviews
5 Stars
1428
4 Stars
207
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
29
1 Star
23
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...cked in more neutral and summery colours!
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... I've ordered lately has been too big, and this short is no different. I ordered these in an XS and they felt very comfortable, but the shorts looked too wide and the waist was too loose. I like the zippered pockets, but don't like that they're lined with polyester - that destroys the purpose of wearing linen. Overall, I wanted to love these, but I'll be returning them since XXS is out of stock in the colour I wanted (not that I should ever be an XXS anyway).
Submitted 4 days ago
By L Lynch
From Undisclosed
Weight 150–160 lbs
Height 5'7"
Reviewed at
athleta.gap.com/I am so disappointed! I bought several pairs last summer in size M, and just ordered the new stripe in size M, and they are at least an inch larger through the waist, if not more! They bag on my behind, while last year's mediums fit perfectly! I went to exchange them for size S, and all sizes are sold out! I put a Small in the bag, and suddenly it was not available. Not fair, Athleta! Stay consistent in sizing, so customers can rely on you!
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 6 days ago
By Jo C
From Undisclosed
Weight 130–140 lbs
Height 5'5"
Reviewed at
athleta.gap.com/Loved the shorts and pants, but "Sky" is darker than it appears in photos, and doesn't match other "Sky" colored clothing on the site.
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 7 days ago
By Marisa C
From Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Weight 100–110 lbs
Height 5'4"
Reviewed at
athleta.gap.com/Zippered pockets, perfect length inseam and washes up well. Can easily be dressed up or down. I purchased in three colors. Great summer staple! I'm a size 23 or 24 in denim, and XXS fits loose but feels and looks "breezy", just as linen should!
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 10 days ago
By AO
From Undisclosed
Height 5'6"
Reviewed at
athleta.gap.com/Purchased several colors. The Breaker came with a hole in the front leg. It and was sold out in XS so couldn't exchange. I counted on it for a vacation trip. Runs at least one size bigger
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 11 days ago
By Michelle S
From Fenwick Island, DE
Weight 160–170 lbs
Height 5'5"
Reviewed at
athleta.gap.com/Love the color (Sky), fabric and length of these shorts (4" inseams are usually too wide for me) but the rise is way to high compared to my other mid rise Athleta bottoms from past years. Please consider many of us prefer low to mid rise bottoms and high rise are too uncomfortable and unflattering.
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 11 days ago
By Danielle E
From Texas
Weight 170–180 lbs
Height 5'4"
Reviewed at
athleta.gap.com/I LOVE these shorts. Comfy, cool, and easy to style for Summer. My only regret is not buying more colors on sale
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 13 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!
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 13 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!!!!
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 13 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.
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 14 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.
- Length purchased
- regular