CITY BLUES Stripe Welt Pocket Shorts
CITY BLUES
$49.50 40% OFF
$29.70
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Product Insights & Style Tips
CITY BLUES Stripe Welt Pocket Shorts tap into a sun-drenched, vintage-forward mood with bold stripes and a tailored silhouette. Made in a cotton-linen blend, they stay breathable and light with a touch of weekend polish. The superhigh waist tightens the line and the welt pockets add texture and a hint of utility, giving the look a confident, retro-chic vibe.
With a 3 1/2 inch inseam, a 28 inch leg opening, and a back elastic waist, this pair skims the body without clinging and moves with you through the day. Front welt pockets keep essentials within easy reach, while the high rise partners with tucked tops or lightweight knits for layering. The clean lines let them glide from casual errands to brunch or a low-key evening out, adapting to different settings with ease.
These shorts embody City Blues' riffs on stripes and modern ease - crisp, cool and deliberately pared. The cotton-linen mix keeps it breathable through warmer weather, while the bold stripe and precise seam lines read as fresh and polished. Style them with a crisp white tee, sandals, and a simple bag for day, then swap in a blazer and heeled sandals for a sharper night-time mood.
Materials / Fabrication
- Bold stripes
- Cotton and linen shorts
- Superhigh waist
- Back elastic waist
- Front welt pockets
- Inseam: 3.5 in
- Leg opening: 28 in
- Front rise: 13 in
- Back rise: 17 in
- Fabric: 90 percent cotton, 10 percent linen
- Imported
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Tumble dry low or line dry
- Iron on low heat if needed, while damp for best results
- Avoid bleach to preserve fiber integrity
Fit Notes
- Front rise is 13 inches and back rise is 17 inches, indicating a high rise silhouette.
- Inseam is 3.5 inches with a leg opening of 28 inches for a short, airy fit.
- Back elastic waist plus front welt pockets keeps the waist smooth while adding practical storage.
- Cotton and linen blend (90% cotton, 10% linen) provides breathable texture.