Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4" Short
Machine-washable, 100% linen with a relaxed fit.





Retreat Linen Mid Rise 4" Short
Machine-washable, 100% linen with a relaxed fit.
Color
PineSize
- FOR: Travel, vacation, or exploring your town or city
- FEEL: Breezy, luxe softness spun from 100% certified European flax
- FAVE: Two zip-up side pockets keep your stuff secure
- Two drop-in back pockets for on-the-go, easy-access storage
- Waistband drawcord lets you pick your fit on the fly
- Product #658548
- Relaxed fit for a wide range of motion
- Mid rise, sits below the natural waist
- Inseam: 4"
- 100% EUROPEAN FLAX™ Linen
- CERTIFIED EUROPEAN FLAX™: This product is labeled EUROPEAN FLAX™, the guarantee of traceability for premium-quality flax fibres grown in Western Europe for all end uses. The plant fibres were produced through Integrated Crop Management farming without GMOs and—barring exceptional circumstances—without irrigation.
- BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
- QUICK-DRYING: Dries in a flash for ultimate comfort when breaking a sweat
- Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low.
- Imported.
Reviews
5 Stars
1594
4 Stars
234
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
36
1 Star
37
Love the fit and quality of the shorts, does run a touch big, but I don't like tight shorts so not a problem for me. I ordered my normal size small. My issue with them (removing one star) is the color. I purchased several sky colored tops to try and create a monochrome set. The color shown in the pi...ctures appears to match exactly. What I received was much darker and not at all a match to the tops purchased for this reason. I would describe the color in person as "chambray". They are still a versatile color that will go with a lot of my wardrobe, and I will keep them for this reason. But it is frustrating when the item received does not match the online images - so buyers of the "sky" color beware! Again, fit and quality is great as always with this brand. Highly recommend re-shooting the images of this color and/or renaming it altogether as to alleviate future frustration. Wish I had seen the other review stating this prior to my purchase!
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...turn window for the delivered shirt. When I requested an extension to return the shirt until I had received the companion pieces, I was flatly denied. I wound up returning the shirt. I will probably return the shorts and pants too, rather than repurchasing the shirt. I hope Athleta Customer Service will reconsider its strict policies when its own supply issues created the difficulties for its loyal customers.
Submitted 5 days ago
By Samantha S.
From Undisclosed
Height 5'7"
Weight 190–200 lbs
I have black and yellow/lime green. I've worn them on the hottest days and no sweat has shown. This is great. I usually avoid colors in the summer for that reason. Super comfy. You've gotta seam rip the back pockets but the front ones with the zippers are awesome. #sweepstakes
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 8 days ago
By Brenda P
From Undisclosed
Height 5'6"
Weight 130–140 lbs
So I love these shorts and have gotten them over the years. So when I got these I wrote my review before wearing them and now that I put them on I'm updating my review. I do still love them but these do run large and seem longer. I was disappointed initially because the Sky color does not look like the picture. It is more light blue in person than the mint green it looks like in pictures. So they used to be sized by numbers and I've always gotten size 4 that fit great. These I got in a size small and they are pretty loose so you may want to size down.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Small
Submitted 11 days ago
By Jen K.
From Undisclosed
Height 5'5"
Weight 160–170 lbs
I like everything about it, except that it says it's 100% linen when all 4 pockets that touch the skin are straight up stretchy polyester. This inhibits the breathability of linen and adds hormone disrupting fabrics next to the skin.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Large

Submitted 13 days ago
By Brenda P
From Undisclosed
Height 5'6"
Weight 130–140 lbs
Love these shorts. So comfy and cool esp in the FL summer heat. I have them in several colors. However the sky color does not look like the picture. They are more of a light blue (where the pic looks like it has more of a light green tint). Fit true to size.
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 18 days ago
By Aly
From Undisclosed
I'm typically a size 6 (28in waist 38in hips) and like these in XS. They stretch out pretty good and still feel loose around the legs without looking too tight or too baggy. IMO the size S fit but was kind of giving Disney/Pixar-mom-chaperone-on-zoo-field-trip if you catch my drift. Similar fit to the linen pants.
Submitted 19 days ago
By Hillary M
From Undisclosed
Height 5'9"
Weight 120–130 lbs
These are perfect shorts for summer. True to size.
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 20 days ago
By Heidi M
From Undisclosed
Height 5'8"
Weight 120–130 lbs
I bought 4 pairs I love them so much :)
- Length purchased
- regular
Submitted 20 days ago
By Heidi M
From Undisclosed
These are perfect. They drape well, are a perfect color, length and fit. I went down a size. Im 5'8 125 and go the xs. When im 130 lb maybe the small would be slightly better
Submitted 22 days ago
By Gwen L
From Undisclosed
Love these shorts, however they come with a big *. They are very comfortable and breathe well. Wash and wear. They most definitely will shrink if you wash them on the wrong temperature or if you dry them too much. My biggest problem with these shorts is the inconsistent sizing. I have numerous colors and they range anywhere from a M to an XL so when they are on sale, buy multiple sizes so you can have what size you need before the sale ends and return the rest.
- Which size did you purchase?
- M, L, Xl
Submitted 22 days ago
By Kelsey S
From Undisclosed
Height 5'3"
Weight 110–120 lbs
Love the fit and quality of the shorts, does run a touch big, but I don't like tight shorts so not a problem for me. I ordered my normal size small. My issue with them (removing one star) is the color. I purchased several sky colored tops to try and create a monochrome set. The color shown in the pictures appears to match exactly. What I received was much darker and not at all a match to the tops purchased for this reason. I would describe the color in person as "chambray". They are still a versatile color that will go with a lot of my wardrobe, and I will keep them for this reason. But it is frustrating when the item received does not match the online images - so buyers of the "sky" color beware! Again, fit and quality is great as always with this brand. Highly recommend re-shooting the images of this color and/or renaming it altogether as to alleviate future frustration. Wish I had seen the other review stating this prior to my purchase!
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Small
