J Crew’s latest arrivals was abundant in shorts. My store director pointed out a few to me I originally hadn’t noticed online, probably due to the elastic waist.
~ Linen Drawstring Short, Iced Quartz, Small ~
I tried sizing down to a Small and they fit great in the waist and hips but were a little snug in the thigh. The Iced Quartz is very pretty IRL but since I have the Pleated Lattice Skirt in Distressed Quartz, I thought I should pass on this color. The linen is substantial and not sheer. These have a 3-inch inseam but due to the elastic waist you can give have these sit lower on your hips to give the illusion of a longer inseam.
~ Aztec Rust, Medium ~
Even though I do recommend sizing down one, the Medium fit better in the thighs for me so it’s the size I would stick with. If you have thinner legs than me, size down. If you don’t or want the longer inseam look, take your normal shorts size. This color is more me and I don’t have any color like it in my shorts drawer.
These come in 6 different colors and I bought 3 of them – Navy, Aztec Rust and Flax. These have functional back pockets. I’ve already worn the Navy color. I think I’ll be able to dress these up a little with heels or dressy sandals too.
~ Embroidered Mosaic Pull-On Short, Navy, Small ~
I missed out on the Embroidered Gauze shorts last year but did get the mini skirt. I wasn’t about to pass up these similar shorts this year. The Small fit well and felt loose, even in that size. I didn’t even bother trying on my normal size Medium; definitely size down.
They also come in White with Gold Embroidery. They are lined in cotton. I’ve already worn these as well.
~ 4″ Chino Short, Quarry Green, size 8 ~
I thought these are a gray color but they are “green”. I loved the color and so do most people since all but two sizes are sold out online. These are Chino Shorts so there’s no give to them like the above linen or gauze shorts. That means you should take your normal shorts size and mine is an 8. I do try to stay with a longer length but I like the 4-inch inseam. I’ve also worn these already, with the LOFT Elephant Tee.
~ Plumeria Jacquard Short, size 8 ~
This is a very bright print and I actually prefer it in the Crossover Pencil Skirt. My normal size 8 was the best size. I had a similar color in shorts last year, wore them once and then sold them. I don’t really gravitate to many bright colors any longer and I think this was a little too bright for me. These are a pass for me.
~ Metallic Foil Tailored Bermuda Short, Navy, size 8 ~
I originally added these to my wishlist, in the Navy color. But once I tried them on and saw them in the mirror I wasn’t so enamored with them. I don’t know if I like the Navy in a Metallic texture/color. I did see the Ivory Bronze which is a pretty gold color. I think I would get that color since they’ll be easier to dress up. I like the length and the fit in my normal size 8 is perfect.
Currently, WEEKEND gets you 30% off your order, making the Linen Drawstring Short and the Embroidered Mosaic Short great deals. Of these 5, I definitely recommend the Linen Drawstring Short. Especially since there are so many colors to choose from.
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I've got the Embroidered Mosaic Shorts on my wishlist. I love the pattern. Thanks for the advice to size down!!
maryeb – I washed both the Embroidered Mosaic Shorts and the Linen shorts in the machine today with just a tiny snag of the embroidery. It was on the rear so I don't know if that was already there from me sitting down or from the wash. Otherwise, there were no other issues, including shrinking. I laid them flat to dry instead of putting them in the dryer.