The Dressed Edit
Essential Cotton Shorts
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The White Cotton Set
Together $136Worn as a set, the bottom is $15.60 less.
- 320 gsm
- 85% cotton, 15% polyester
2 pieces, 10% off. 4 or more, 15% off. Applied at checkout.
Complimentary worldwide shipping, 10–17 business days (UK 8–16) Secure checkout
Complete the look
Cotton-blend shorts at 320 gsm with an elastic drawstring waist, side pockets and a loose leg above the knee. For long evenings that start at the beach.
Details
Why it works
- 85% cotton, 15% polyester at 320 gsm (9.4 oz)
- Elastic waist with a drawstring, side pockets
- Loose fit, above-the-knee length
- Black, White, Coffee, Dark Gray or Flower Gray, S to 3XL
After dark
With a linen-weight shirt or a knit polo and leather sandals, on a terrace that stays warm past eleven. Coffee with white, black with black.
Fabric
- Material: 85% cotton, 15% polyester
- Fabric weight: 320 gsm (9.4 oz)
Questions
What is the Essential Cotton Shorts made of?
85% cotton, 15% polyester, at 320 gsm (9.4 oz).
How does it fit?
Loose fit, above the knee. Take your usual size. Sizes run S to 3XL. In S the waist measures 15.75 in (40 cm) flat; in 3XL it is 18.70 in (47.5 cm). Length in S is 20.08 in (51 cm).
Is it for men or women?
Both. It is cut to one pattern for him and for her; follow the size guide below.
How do I wash it?
Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry low, iron at low temperature and do not dry clean.
Fit
Fit
- Loose fit, above the knee
- Take your usual size.
Size guide
Flat garment measurements in inches and centimetres. Double the chest, waist and hip for the full circumference.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |||||||
| inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | |
| Length | 20.08 | 51 | 20.67 | 52.5 | 21.26 | 54 | 21.85 | 55.5 | 22.44 | 57 | 23.03 | 58.5 |
| Waist | 15.75 | 40 | 16.34 | 41.5 | 16.93 | 43 | 17.52 | 44.5 | 18.11 | 46 | 18.70 | 47.5 |
| Hip | 20.87 | 53 | 21.65 | 55 | 22.44 | 57 | 23.23 | 59 | 24.02 | 61 | 24.80 | 63 |
Care
- Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry low
- Iron at low temperature
- Do not dry clean
Shipping
Shipping is complimentary on every order, worldwide, and tracked. Orders arrive in 10–17 business days (UK 8–16).
All sales are final. If a piece arrives damaged or faulty, email hello@marcelafters.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and your order number, and we'll replace it.
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