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4.7
1987 Ratings
76%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Most Liked Positive Review
I LOVE these (and I hate shorts)

I haven't worn shorts in many years. I exist in Brooklyn and Retreat Linen pants all summer to avoid chub rub, sweaty sticky thighs, sunscreen, the constant readjusting, and just generally don't like the way shorts look/feel. But lately I've gotten hot, too hot, so I gave these a try and I love th...

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Most Liked Negative Review
Nice Short Diminished by Supplu Issues

I loved the Retreat Linen Collection when I saw it. And I love the idea of an ensemble with a top, shorts, and pants! When I saw it in the store, the collection was made of a very nice fabric but no petite sizes were available. However, the short and pants were both back ordered beyond the 30-day re...

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1750 Customer Reviews
Beautiful style, but "Sky" color is darker than it appears

Submitted 3 days ago

By Jo C

From Undisclosed

Height 5'5"

Weight 130–140 lbs

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.

Lovely linen

Submitted 4 days ago

By Marisa C

From Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Height 5'4"

Weight 100–110 lbs

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!

Nice but some colors have holes.

Submitted 7 days ago

By AO

From Undisclosed

Height 5'6"

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

Great shorts, but def high rise instead of mid rise

Submitted 8 days ago

By Michelle S

From Fenwick Island, DE

Height 5'5"

Weight 160–170 lbs

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.

Comfy and Perfect for Summer

Submitted 8 days ago

By Danielle E

From Texas

Height 5'4"

Weight 170–180 lbs

I LOVE these shorts. Comfy, cool, and easy to style for Summer. My only regret is not buying more colors on sale

Finally a fit for my body type!!!

Submitted 9 days ago

By Jenn L

From Pleasanton, CA

Height 5'6"

Weight 130–140 lbs

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!

Cali Lily white short is not lined- very see through!

Submitted 10 days ago

By R

From Florida

Height 5'0"

Weight 110–120 lbs

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!!!!

PLEASE bring back the extended sizes!!!

Submitted 10 days ago

By Amy, B

From Derry, NH

Height 5'6"

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.

Fabric is Fabulous!

Submitted 11 days ago

By Stephanie D.

From Undisclosed

Height 5'5"

Weight 180–190 lbs

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.

Love these shorts!!

Submitted 13 days ago

By Socorro O

From Burlingame

Height 5'0"

Weight 120–130 lbs

Love the lightweight fabric, comfy fit and perfect length. Can easily dress up or down. Great for the beach or bbq/picnic. Bought cream and black colors.

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