Matilda Shorts | Desert Darling
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Why You’ll Love It
From bed to beach and everywhere in between — the Matilda Shorts are here to make getting dressed feel like a treat, not a chore. With their easy boxy shape, elastic drawstring waist and those essential pockets (because we all need somewhere to stash snacks), these shorts are comfort with main-character energy.
Whether you're lounging hard or running errands in your slides, you'll be living in these.
Why you'll love her:
- Soft 100% Rayon that breathes with you
- Elastic waist with adjustable tie for that sweet-spot fit
- Functional side pockets (yep, real ones)
- Relaxed, boxy silhouette made for movement
- In our iconic Desert Darling print
- Pregnancy and postpartum-friendly
- Designed to match with our Matilda tops or anything in your wardrobe
How It Fits (Spoiler: Like a Dream)
A little TLC for your piece
Model Fit Info
| SIZE | XS | SM | ML | LXL | XXL | 3XL | |
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LENGTH
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inches | 14.8 | 15.6 | 16.3 | 17.1 | 17.9 | 18.5 |
| cm | 37.5 | 39.5 | 41.5 | 43.5 | 45.5 | 47 | |
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WAIST
|
inches | 26 | 29.2 | 31.2 | 33 | 35.4 | 38.58 |
| cm | 66 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 90 | 98 | |
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HIP
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inches | 44.8 | 50.4 | 54 | 57.4 | 61 | 64.17 |
| cm | 114 | 128 | 134 | 146 | 155 | 163 | |
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INSEAM LENGTH
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Inches | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 |
| CM | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
- Waist: This is the narrowest part of the waist. Place the tape from side seam, around and back to the same side seam.
- Hips: Place the tape approximately 20cm below the natural waistline at the hipline and measure from side seam, around and back to the same size seam.
| AU SIZE | 6-8 | 10-12 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 20-22 | 24-26 |
| SIZE ON LABEL | XS | SM | ML | LXL | XXL | 3XL |
Sizes can vary from 2-3 cm because they are measured by hand. 1inch=2.54cm The size matched on a label can differ from the one you have ordered
Find your fit friend
Scroll the Community, match your measurements, and shop with confidence, pregnancy, breastfeeding, seated and beyond. Comfort but make it cool.
Customer FAQs
You asked, we answered
Everything our community loves to know before they order.
Do the Matilda Shorts run true to size?
The Matilda Shorts run true to size — customers consistently order their usual size and find the fit exactly right. No need to second-guess your regular size.
Are they suitable for pregnancy?
Absolutely. Customers wear the Matilda Shorts throughout their pregnancy and say it is one of the best maternity-friendly styles they have found — it grows with your bump while keeping you looking and feeling great.
What occasions are they perfect for?
The Matilda Shorts is endlessly versatile — customers reach for them on everyday errands, evening events, beach and holiday and say it is just as easy to dress up for an evening as it is to keep casual for everyday wear.
How do they feel to wear?
The Matilda Shorts wins customers over with its incredibly soft fabric, all-day comfort, a genuinely flattering fit and standout quality — reviewers say once you put them on, they are hard to take off.
Do they suit different heights and body types?
Customers across a wide range of heights love the Matilda Shorts — both petite and taller customers mention they fit beautifully, with the proportions working well across different frames.
How do customers style them?
Customers love how easy the Matilda Shorts are to style — they work just as well dressed down for casual days as dressed up for evening events, and look perfect paired with the Florence Top.
The Stretchy Waist Wonder
Lounge-to-Life Approved
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The Stretchy Waist Wonder
Lounge-to-Life Approved
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Meet the Makers
We partner with a small group of trusted factories in Guangzhou, China to bring our designs to life. Each piece is made with care by skilled makers who share our commitment to quality, comfort, and intentional fashion.
