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Pleats plus lace trim — these shorts already dressed themselves.
The Edit
Lace trim on an elasticated waistband sets the register immediately — these are not athletic shorts with a feminine finish, but a deliberate lingerie-to-daywear translation. The silk-cotton fabrication is lightweight enough to sustain the full, pleated volume without adding bulk, the hem falling to a revealing mid-thigh. Black keeps the proportion bold rather than precious.
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