Alice and Olivia Bobbi Pointelle Knit Shorts

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The Alice and Olivia Bobbi Pointelle Knit Shorts are grounded in a delicate, done-up ease—think knitwear that’s more vacation-on-the-Italian-coast than lounging-at-home. Sage and soft white stripes lend a breezy palette, while the 100% cotton pointelle keeps things airy, tactile, and quietly femme. The open knitwork catches the light, giving these shorts a gentle, textural movement that feels equal parts retro and resolutely modern. There’s just enough structure in the cotton to hold the silhouette, but a softness that keeps them mellow and fluid.

Slipping into the Bobbi shorts feels like an answer to the season’s obsession with elevated leisure. The relaxed fit skims without gripping, and the mid-thigh length offers movement while maintaining a clean line. These are shorts you could toss over a swimsuit and wear straight to aperitivo hour, roomy enough to accommodate a phone and key in the pockets (if present), and easy to layer with everything from oversized shirts to a fitted tank or a matching pointelle cardi. They move effortlessly between poolside, city strolls, or brunch settings, channeling a throw-on-and-go energy with a side of considered polish.

Alice and Olivia’s signature playfulness shows up in the subtle nostalgia of the pointelle knit—an undercurrent that nods to '70s resortwear, now on every cool girl’s radar. Paired with platform sandals or vintage sneakers, the Bobbi shorts tap into that undeniable craving for statement knits that look styled but feel soft-focus, never forced.