Le 31
Crinkled Cotton Short Inseam: 8.5" (21 Cm)
5/5 (3)
CA$49.95CAD
In Stock
These Le 31 by Simons crinkled cotton shorts are made from 100% organic cotton gauze with a lightweight, textured weave. They feature an above-knee length with an 8.5-inch inseam, an elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring, and side pockets. Designed in Canada, these casual shorts offer a relaxed fit suitable for warm weather.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton gauze
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
BlackEcru/Linen
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight crinkled cotton shorts with elastic waist and drawstring, made from 100% organic cotton gauze.
Lightweight, crinkled texture, elastic waist with adjustable drawstring, hits above the knee, ultra-comfortable organic cotton gauze.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton gauze
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- crinkled texture
- lightweight
- hits above the knee
- elastic waist with adjustable drawstring
- 100% organic cotton gauze
- ultra-comfortable
- inseam 8.5 inches (21 cm)
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's crinkled cotton shorts promise exceptional breathability and cooling through an open-weave gauze that lifts off the skin, making them feel cooler than typical cotton; the 8.5-inch inseam visually lengthens legs, especially with low-cut shoes, and the true-to-size fit with an adjustable drawstring accommodates shrinkage (3–5% air-dried, up to 10% on high heat). The main tradeoff is the need for air drying to preserve the crinkled texture and minimize shrinkage, plus potential sheerness in the ecru/linen color in direct sunlight, though styling versatility (matching shirt for a tonal set) and color options (ecru for resort looks, black for urban edge) expand their appeal.
Verified claims
- Breathability
- Open-weave gauze vents body heat, making shorts feel cooler than typical cotton.
- Opacity
- Ecru/linen color may be slightly see-through in direct sunlight.
- Styling versatility
- Matching shirt turns shorts into a tonal set for curated summer looks.
- Crinkled texture comfort
- Crinkled gauze lifts off skin for air circulation and cooling.
- Sheerness
- Ecru/linen color may be slightly see-through in sunlight.
- Shrinkage
- Shrinks 3–5% air-dried, up to 10% if dried on high heat.
- Care
- Air drying recommended to preserve crinkled texture and minimize shrinkage.
- Fit and adjustability
- Buyers report true-to-size fit with easy waistband adjustment via the drawstring, even after wash shrinkage.
- Footwear pairing
- 8.5-inch inseam visually lengthens legs when worn with low-cut shoes.
- Color styling
- Ecru: resort with tan leather and straw hats; black: urban with chunky sneakers and silver jewelry.
Product record
- Title
- Crinkled Cotton Short Inseam: 8.5" (21 Cm)
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling the matching shirt and shorts set
- Wearing the complete set as a base layer under an unlined linen blazer and suede loafers reframes the crinkled gauze as a dressed-down take on summer tailoring — the matching pieces keep the look cohesive, while the added structure raises the formality enough for a casual outdoor wedding or dinner at a beach club.
- The crinkled gauze’s soft, tactile surface provides a natural counterpoint to smooth fabrics — pairing the shorts with a plain cotton-jersey crewneck tee creates a high-low contrast that feels deliberate, while the matching shirt worn open over a tank top adds relaxed layering without overwhelming the lightweight fabric.
- Cut from the same 100% organic cotton gauze, the matching shirt turns the shorts into a coordinated set — wearing both pieces together creates a tonal, single-fabric look that registers as an intentional outfit, eliminating the guesswork of mixing separates and channeling the easy elegance of resort collections.
- The ecru/linen colorway leans into the natural, earthy palette of resortwear and pairs instinctively with tan leather, straw hats, and jute textures for a Mediterranean holiday feel; the black variant shifts the set into urban territory, reading as a contemporary co-ord that works with chunky sneakers, silver jewelry, and a baseball cap for a street-ready summer uniform.
- The 8.5-inch (21 cm) inseam hits above the knee, a length that visually lengthens the leg when styled with low-profile footwear like leather huarache sandals or minimal canvas sneakers — avoiding bulky shoes preserves the silhouette’s lightness and keeps the focus on the crinkled texture.
How breathable is organic cotton gauze?
- The fabric's light weight gives it minimal capacity to store heat, so when a breeze passes through or you move into shade, the shorts cool down almost instantly — this contrasts with heavier cotton shorts that retain heat and feel muggy long after the temperature drops.
- Cotton gauze is constructed with widely spaced warp and weft yarns that form an open grid, allowing air to flow through the fabric and heat to escape — unlike tightly woven poplin or twill, this weave actively vents body heat, making the shorts feel noticeably cooler on the skin in hot and humid conditions.
- Due to the gauze's open structure, sweat spreads across a larger fabric surface area instead of pooling in one spot, accelerating evaporative cooling and leaving the shorts feeling dry even during light activity — a dense cotton weave would trap moisture and become clammy by comparison.
- Organic cotton gauze is processed without synthetic starches or chemical sizing that can coat fibers and block pores; this preserves the cotton's natural wicking ability from the first wear, drawing moisture away from the skin and dispersing it rapidly for faster evaporation and sustained dryness.
- The intentional crinkled texture lifts the fabric off the skin at microscopic contact points, creating tiny air channels that promote convective heat loss and evaporation — this functions similarly to seersucker, keeping the fabric from clinging and enhancing cooling beyond what a flat gauze surface would provide.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Black crinkled-texture knee-area shorts with an elasticized waistband and side entry pockets; straight hem and matte finish visible on the front-facing leg area.
- Fabric textureVisible crinkled or seersucker-like vertical texture across the shorts fabric, giving a slightly puckered matte surface.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband with gathered fabric at the waist; no visible external drawstring or belt loops in this view.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Side pocketsSlanted side entry pockets; right pocket (wearer right, viewer left) is occupied by a hand, showing pocket opening and slight fabric pull.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.17 (high) - Hem and lengthStraight finished hem hitting above the knee with a relaxed, slightly loose leg opening.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Color uniformityUniform dark black color across the visible short panels without visible patterns or contrasting trims.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with a standing male model wearing coordinating garments; front-facing view, even soft lighting, minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model standing full-length, facing forward with one hand in the shorts pocket and the other relaxed at the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.95 (high) - Additional garments visibleModel wears an open long-sleeve button shirt over a sleeveless top; these garments overlap the shorts but are not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack slip-on closed-toe shoes visible at the bottom of the frame standing on a flat surface.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.75 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, high-key plain light gray to white studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadows.
Colors
matte black· shorts#1B1A1D- Fabric textureVisible crinkled or seersucker-like vertical texture across the shorts fabric, giving a slightly puckered matte surface.
- 02
Product
Black crinkled-texture cotton shorts worn on a model, with an elastic waistband, side pockets and a straight hem finishing above the knee.
- WaistbandElastic waistband visible across the top of the shorts, slightly gathered fabric at the waist.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.10 · w 0.74 · h 0.07 (high) - Side pocketsInset side pockets; right pocket contains the model's hand and is visibly open, left pocket opening visible at the side seam.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.13 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureVisible crinkled, slightly puckered cotton weave texture covering the entire short surface.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.10 · w 0.74 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem and leg lengthStraight finished hem that falls above the knee on the model, with a relaxed straight leg silhouette.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.37 · w 0.74 · h 0.08 (high) - Front seam detailSubtle center-front seam or stitching visible on the front panel of the shorts.Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from waist down against a plain white background with soft, even lighting; black slip-on clogs and the model's legs are visible as staging elements.
- Background and lightingPlain white studio background and floor with soft even lighting and faint soft shadow beneath the model.
- Model and propsMale model shown from waist to feet wearing black slip-on clog-style shoes; left hand is relaxed at side, right hand partially in pocket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Shot compositionCentered vertical crop framing the shorts and model legs; image is full-color, well focused, and free of visible motion blur.
Colors
black· shorts#131315- WaistbandElastic waistband visible across the top of the shorts, slightly gathered fabric at the waist.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of black crinkled-texture shorts worn by a model; visible elasticized waistband, a single patch back pocket on the right, side pocket openings, straight hem with short side slits, and subtle horizontal seam at the waistband.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing mid-thigh length shorts with a relaxed straight leg silhouette and a slightly loose fit on the model's hips and thighs.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband that sits at the natural waist with a horizontal seam line where the waistband meets the short body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Back patch pocketSingle square patch pocket located on the right back side with visible topstitching following the pocket perimeter.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Side pocket openingsSide pocket openings visible at the hip seams on both sides; left side pocket opening is more visible from this rear angle.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem and side slitsStraight hem with a short vertical slit on each outer side seam at the leg opening.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric textureCrinkled, slightly puckered woven texture across the fabric, visible as a regular irregular grid of fine creases.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Stitching detailVisible tonal topstitching around the pocket edge and along the waistband seam; stitching color matches the fabric.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio-style rear product shot on a model against a plain white background with soft even lighting; lower legs and black slip-on sandals are visible; image is vertically cropped to show hips to feet.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the rear standing upright with arms relaxed at sides; legs and feet included down to the floor.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.80 (high) - Visible footwearBlack slip-on sandals visible on the model's feet; sandals sit flat on the floor and are partially cropped at the sole.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Image crop and framingFrame is centered on the rear of the shorts and model; top of the image crops part of the model's torso and bottom includes shoes and a small floor area.
Colors
deep black· shorts fabric#1B1B1D- Overall silhouetteRear-facing mid-thigh length shorts with a relaxed straight leg silhouette and a slightly loose fit on the model's hips and thighs.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
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Q&A
4 answered- How much does the organic cotton gauze shrink after the first few washes? Should I size up?
- Expect about 3–5% shrinkage after the first wash, and up to 10% if dried on high heat [1][2]. The crinkled texture naturally accommodates some shrinkage, so most customers find ordering true to size works fine. If you're between sizes or prefer a looser fit, sizing up may be a good option.
- Is the ecru/linen color see-through in direct sunlight or when wet?
- Yes, the ecru/linen color may be slightly see-through in direct sunlight due to the lightweight, loosely woven gauze fabric. This is a common characteristic of light-colored linen blends and gauze weaves [7]. We recommend wearing nude or seamless underwear to minimize visibility.
- Can these shorts be machine dried, or should they be air dried only?
- We recommend air drying these shorts to minimize shrinkage and preserve the crinkled texture. Machine drying on low heat is possible but may cause additional shrinkage (up to 10%) [1]. The care instructions for similar crinkled cotton shorts advise shaping while damp and avoiding high heat [2].
- Does the elastic waistband tend to run large, small, or true to size?
- The elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring allows for a customizable fit, so most customers find it runs true to size. Similar crinkled shorts from other brands have been reported to run large [2], but the drawstring on these makes sizing adjustments easy.