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Waterford 4.5"

Walking Short

$268

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Cement

Italian Performance Linen
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Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with these perfectly timeless walking shorts. Designed for high-rise fit with a wide-leg.

Fits true to size

Italian Performance Linen, 50% Cotton, 48% Linen, 2% Elastane

Introducing Waterford, our best-selling tailored short! These classic shorts are made for walking—our #1 activity when exploring Ireland. Complete with handy pockets and an elegant trouser waistband, every single person who tries them gushes about Waterford's perfect, not-too-long, not-too-short length and flattering, wide-leg fit.

  • Trouser waistband
  • Zip fly with hook-and-bar closure
  • Front slant pockets and back patch pockets
  • High-rise fit
  • Milan is 5'9" wearing a size 4
  • Inseam: 4.5", front rise: 12", leg opening: 25.25"
  • Heavier than our classic shirting linen, we developed Italian Performance Linen with moves-with-your-body-all-day performance in mind.
  • 50% Cotton, 48% Linen, 2% Elastane. Our linen fiber comes from France, the raw cotton is sourced from the U.S., is spun into yarn in Southern Italy, and finished in LA.
  • Turn this garment inside out, machine wash cold, and tumble dry low.
  • Learn more in our Fabric Guide.

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Please note this is a general size guide, not product-specific measurements. Every woman's body is different, so fit may vary slightly depending on the style or fabric of the garment. For the most accurate fit, we recommend taking your body measurements and comparing them to the chart.

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How to Measure

BUST

Wrap a soft measuring tape under your arms and around the fullest part of your chest. Avoid pulling the measuring tape too tightly.

Pro Tip: Keep your favorite undergarment on while you measure to get the most accurate number.

NATURAL WAIST

Stand up straight and relax your stomach, then wrap a soft measuring tape at the midway point between the bottom of your ribcage and your hip bone. Avoid pulling the measuring tape too tightly.

HIP

Stand with your feet hips width distance and flat, then wrap a soft measuring tape around the widest point of your hip.

Pro Tip: Sitting down while you take this measurement ensures accuracy and provides added comfort for the best fit.

INSEAM

Use a soft measuring tape to measure from the highest point of your inner thigh to the bottom of where the pant will hit. For instance, if the inseam is 27”, you’ll measure 27” down.

Pro Tip: Measuring with shoes on lets you see the full picture and ensures your pants fall exactly where you want them.

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Overall rating: 4.7363634 / 5 from 220 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Waterford Cement, Italian Performance Linen shorts are highly praised for their perfect length, flattering wide-leg fit, and excellent quality. Customers appreciate the comfortable fabric and classic style, though some have mixed opinions about the width of the legs and size fit.

Summary topics

  • Fabric Comfort: 18%
  • Product Quality: 9%
  • Product Length: 18%
  • Italian Performance Linen: 5%
  • Product Fit: 39%

Review topics: ["size","fit","color","legs","look","weight","length","shirt","quality","waist","fabric","pants","material","style","feel","piece","stretch","construction","shorts","linen","pair","eileen","compliments","wear","addition","ironing","clothes","cooler","trousers"].

Review highlights

  • "The weight of the fabric is good, the length is perfect they help make your legs look good." — Cheryl H.
  • "These shorts are just the right length, just enough stretch, and the perfect fit." — Mary M.
  • "Black color is deep and rich, linen is heavy and has the perfect amount of stretch." — Lara M.

Reviews

Love these shorts

"Perfect length of shorts - excellent material. So comfortable. Flattering fabric easy to wash and wear. A little flare at the bottom of the leg. It’s the only aspect that is a bit of a negative but really great shorts overall."

— Jill E. (4/5)

Sent back

"I really wanted to love these but the pleats just don’t do me any favors. Adorable print though! Returned"

— Martha C. (4/5)

Wonderful shorts - love the color.

"I’m happy to have picked these from the sale - they are true to size with my other FE pants. The color is spot on. It’s a nice weighted fabric, not too thin. I selected them to be a little on the loose side, although I appreciate that they still follow the shape of my derrière, not too saggy but not uncomfortable. I’m looking forward to wearing them in Ireland this summer. They are dressy enough to wear with a button up or sweater and heels, but relaxed enough for a t-shirt and sneakers. My husband gives me compliments on them."

— Gabby J. (5/5)

Apple shape friendly

"If you have an apple shape body type then you know pants/shorts can run small in the waistline. These shorts have just the right amount of stretch to be comfortable without having to size up and not be baggy in the leg opening. Wish I could order in every color!"

— Theresa O. (5/5)

Love the lime stripe color!

"Love the lime stripe color! Linen shorts are a must for hot summer days and I can’t wait to wear these. They have a bit of stretch and feel so comfortable"

— Katie M. (5/5)

NO SURPRISES! LOVE THESE SHORTS!

"Classic and very flattering style! I’ll purchase more in different colors. Well worth the investment!"

— MARILYN H. (5/5)

Perfection

"I love these! I’m between a 10-12. I ordered the 10 & they were perfect! I can’t wait to wear them!"

— Patricia C. (5/5)

Great shorts

"I love these linen shorts. They look casual but put together. The fit is very flattering with a fitted waist and hip with a wider leg. I won’t wear any shorts other than Frank and Eileen!"

— Laura B. (5/5)

Classy style

"The cut of these shirts are flattering and stylish. The fabric drapes well without giving away skin texture."

— Martha C. (5/5)

Love these shorts

"These Waterford linen shorts fit like a dream and are just the right length for a shorter person. Ready to purchase in other colors."

— Beth C. (5/5)

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