FINAL SALE | Matilda Shorts | Espresso

Sale price $59.96 AUD Regular price $74.95

823 reviews
4 x $14.99 with afterpay or PayPal

Meet the Matilda Shorts in Espresso, your new go to for comfy, easy everyday dressing. Made from our soft, textured viscose and nylon blend, these shorts feel lightweight on the body with a beautiful natural crinkle that means zero ironing and maximum wearability.

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Feeding & bump friendly · sizes 6–26
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Why You’ll Love It

Meet the Matilda Shorts in Espresso, your new go to for comfy, easy everyday dressing. Made from our soft, textured viscose and nylon blend, these shorts feel lightweight on the body with a beautiful natural crinkle that means zero ironing and maximum wearability.

The elastic waistband gives you that gentle, stretchy comfort we all love, while the functional drawstring lets you customise the fit to suit your body and your day. Whether you prefer them sitting higher on the waist or relaxed on the hips, Matilda adjusts to you.

With a relaxed leg shape and breathable feel, these shorts are perfect for warm weather, busy mum life, or those slow lounge around the house moments. Pair them with the matching tops or your favourite tee for an effortless look that still feels put together.

Why you will love them

  • Soft, breathable viscose blend with a textured crinkle finish
  • Elastic waist with adjustable tie for a personalised, comfortable fit
  • Relaxed leg shape for easy movement and all day comfort
  • Espresso shade that pairs beautifully with neutrals or matching sets
  • Perfect for everyday wear, warm days and easy styling
How It Fits (Spoiler: Like a Dream)

The Matilda Shorts are designed with that relaxed, easy wearing fit TLC is known for. They feel soft, breathable and roomy, making them perfect for everyday comfort.

• Relaxed leg shape
The shorts have a loose, breezy fit through the leg, giving you plenty of room to move without clinging. They sit comfortably and feel light on the body.

• Elastic waistband for gentle comfort
The waistband stretches softly without digging in, making these great for fluctuating sizes, postpartum days or times when your body just needs something kind and forgiving.

• Adjustable drawstring
Tighten or loosen the waist depending on how you like to wear your shorts. You can style them high waisted for a more polished look or lower on the hips for a laid back vibe.

• True to size with a relaxed feel
Choose your usual TLC size for the intended comfortable fit. If you prefer a neater fit around the waist, you can size down depending on preference.

• Soft, drapey fabric
The viscose blend gives the shorts a natural drape that flatters your shape while keeping things cool and comfortable.

Overall, the Matilda Shorts offer an easy, everyday fit that works beautifully for real life, changing bodies and warm weather dressing.

A little TLC for your piece

• Cold gentle machine wash
Use a delicate cycle to protect the textured fabric.

• Wash inside out
Helps maintain the colour and prevent surface wear.

• Use mild detergent
Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals as they can weaken the fibres.

• Do not wring or twist
This can distort the natural crinkle texture. Instead, gently press out excess water with a towel.

• Lay flat or hang to dry in the shade
Keeps the fabric shape intact and protects the colour from fading.

• Avoid tumble drying
This fabric prefers air drying to stay soft and drapey.

• Cool iron or steam lightly if needed
Be gentle to maintain the textured finish. Steaming is often enough.

With a little care, your Matilda Shorts will stay soft, comfy and beautifully draped for seasons to come.

Customers praised these shorts highly, with one shopper giving 5 stars and calling them 'perfect.' The Espresso colour received exceptional enthusiasm, described as 'just everything!' Shoppers who already loved this style found this particular color variant to be outstanding, earning enthusiastic approval.

  • 5 stars: 737 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 78 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 8 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anonymous (Round Rock, US)
S/M (10-12)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 6 AU
Size Purchased: S/M
Can't wait to buy more!

Very comfortable, very cute! I love that they're lounge-y enough to wear around the house but I can still pop on a cute top and run an errand. As I wear them I can tell they're going to get even more comfortable, andI'm so excited for that!

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Amanda (Brisbane, AU)
M/L (12-14)
Sizing: Runs Large
Usual Size: 12 AU
Size Purchased: M/L
Matilda Shorts | Lemon Gingham

Sweetest shorts to elevate any outfit! Sunshine on your body!

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Maddy (Brisbane, AU)
L/XL (16-18)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 18 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
sized up for extra

sized up for extra length

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Donna (Sydney, AU)
S/M (10-12)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 10 AU
Size Purchased: S/M
Matilda black shorts for the win

I love these shorts because they are so easy to style in different ways. I love a matching set with the black top but also with the red gingham . Can be dressed up and dressed down with the top and accessories .

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Jenna (Albury, AU)
XXL (20-22)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 20 AU
Size Purchased: XXL
Lemon gingham shorts

Lemon gingham shorts

I absolutely love them! Can not fault them

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Natasha (Eight Mile, AU)
M/L (12-14)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 16 AU
Size Purchased: M/L
These are my favourite shorts ever! I wish they did the Embriodery in every colour

These are my favourite shorts ever! I wish they did the Embriodery in every colour, it' so cute and comfortable. I practically live in them.

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Jess (Geelong, AU)
XXL (20-22)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 22 AU
Size Purchased: XXL
Love these shorts!

This was my first time buying shorts as I have a lot of tops. I bought these shorts to match with the top and they are so cut and comfy!

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Nic (Waipukurau, NZ)
S/M (10-12)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 12 AU
Size Purchased: S/M
Gorgeous!

So incredibly comfortable!! I'm 178cm tall , a 12-14 atm but also 33 weeks pregnant and these are so comfortable still ! Fabric unfortunately snags very easily though. I got size S/M

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Jaime (Melbourne, AU)
L/XL (16-18)
Sizing: Runs Large
Usual Size: 18 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
Helllooooo Comfort

Oh my goodness! First time purchaser and instantly obsessed! The fabric is heavenly an immediately ordered another set 😍

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Alice (Melbourne, AU)
XS (6-8)
Sizing: Runs Large
Usual Size: 8 AU
Size Purchased: XS
Great quality, need a smaller size

I love the fabric and feel of these shorts, they are so comfy and love that it's all natural fibres. However I am an 8 and got the smallest size but they still look too big on me - they balloon out at the front and ride up between my thighs - I wish they did an XXS!

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Kaitlyn (Sydney, AU)
S/M (10-12)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 10 AU
Size Purchased: S/M
Super comfy!!

Purchased the brown crepe Matilda shorts to go with the matching Lacey and it is exceptionally comfy! I absolutely love the set and cannot wait to get many more pairs in new prints :)

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Kaelie (Brisbane, AU)
XXL (20-22)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 18 AU
Size Purchased: XXL
Beautiful pattern & the comfiest fit!

I’m absolutely in love with the Garden Breeze Matilda Shorts from The Lullaby Club! The pattern is so beautiful and feminine, it instantly caught my eye. I sized up for a super relaxed fit, and I’m so glad I did because they are unbelievably comfortable. The fabric feels light, breezy and perfect for warm days. These are definitely becoming a staple in my wardrobe. Highly recommend if you love an effortless & comfy style!

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Maddi (Brisbane, AU)
L/XL (16-18)
Sizing: Runs Large
Usual Size: 16 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
Absolutely stunning

This set is so unbelievably beautiful and comfortable. I need it all 🤩

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Anonymous (Melbourne, AU)
3XL (24-26)
Sizing: Runs Large
Usual Size: 22 AU
Size Purchased: 3XL
SO CUTE

I love these pieces to much! So comfy and low effort to wear, but still looks so nice and put together!

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Zoe (Melbourne, AU)
M/L (12-14)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 12 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
Bump approved!!

I'm 32 weeks pregnant and the fit is perfect! I chose the size L/XL to fit the bump and to compliment my size postpartum. I prefer a roomy pair of shorts so I do see these fitting me perfectly when I return to a smaller size.
So comfortable, washes really well AND looks so cute!

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Tilly (Sydney, AU)
L/XL (16-18)
Sizing: Runs Large
Usual Size: 16 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
Shorts of my Dreams!

I have shied away from shorts for years now. Post babies I have struggled with being able to find any that fit my shape in a way that I feel comfortable. Shorts that don’t get eaten by my things or bum after every step. That aren’t too short or too long. And I’ve finally found them! The comfiest waistband, floaty, perfect length, no riding up and POCKETS!! I cockle easily wear the M/L but I like having a bit more fabric for that floaty feel, and the extra length for my height!

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Stephanie (Melbourne, AU)
S/M (10-12)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 10 AU
Size Purchased: S/M
Super soft

Perfect for warm days! So soft and comfy and looks a dream! 🥰

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Jessica (Perth, AU)
L/XL (16-18)
Sizing: True To Size, Runs Large
Usual Size: 18 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
Matilda shorts red crepe

Absolutely amazing, this was my first order and I certainly got some sizing wrong but the red crepe matilda shorts fit perfectly the fabric is glorious and im very happy.

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Bec (Adelaide, AU)
L/XL (16-18)
Sizing: True To Size
Usual Size: 18 AU
Size Purchased: L/XL
If I could give them 6 stars I would

The perfect shorts, I have them in every single colour :)

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