
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Double-Pleat Patterned Pure Linen Short Fit: Straight Leg, High Rise
This Lauren by Ralph Lauren short is a high-rise, straight-leg style made from 100% linen with an all-over multicolor floral print. It features double front pleats, a zip fly with button closure, belt loops, front slant pockets, and trompe-l'oeil sewn piped pockets at the back. The front rise measures 12 inches (30.5 cm) and the inseam is 1.5 inches (4 cm), indicating a very short length.
- Material
- 100% linen
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Size
Specifications
Light and breathable 100% linen short with double-pleat design, straight leg, and high rise.
Pleated waist, zip fly, belt loops, front slant pockets, trompe-l'oeil sewn piped pockets.
- Material
- 100% linen
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- double-pleat design
- patterned fabric
- 100% pure linen
- light and breathable
- straight leg
- high rise
- regular waist
- pleated waist
- zip fly
- belt loops
- front slant pockets
- trompe-l'oeil sewn piped pockets behind
- front rise: 12 inches (size 4)
- inseam length: 1.5 inches
Product Insights
The Double-Pleat Patterned Pure Linen Short from Lauren Ralph Lauren is a high-rise, straight-leg micro-short with a 1.5-inch inseam and 12-inch front rise, designed to define the natural waist and prevent back-waist gaping. Double pleats keep the floral print falling in straight, uninterrupted lines and make natural linen wrinkles appear intentional. Trompe-l'oeil sewn piped back pockets eliminate bulk for a flat rear silhouette. The tailored construction—zip fly, button, belt loops, and double pleats instead of elastic—allows the micro-short to suit dressy occasions while reducing inner-thigh seam wear common in linen shorts. The 1.5-inch inseam is much shorter than the brand's other linen shorts (4.25 inches) and emphasizes the floral print, best worn with untucked tops. Price is 69.95 CAD (61% off original), undercutting competitors. Linen wrinkles naturally with humidity; the pleats style the wrinkles, but the fabric shrinks 3–5% on first wash and requires hang-drying, steam between wears, and damp-ironing for pleats. The shorts are cooling (2–3°C cooler than cotton in humidity) but have no functional back pockets due to the trompe-l'oeil design.
Verified claims
- Waist fit
- Double pleats and 12-inch rise prevent back-waist gaping and define the natural waist.
- Leg silhouette
- Straight-leg cut and 1.5-inch inseam create a clean micro-short silhouette.
- Back pocket design
- Trompe-l'oeil sewn piped back pockets eliminate bulk for a flat rear silhouette.
- Pattern alignment
- Double pleats ensure the floral print falls in straight, uninterrupted lines down the front.
- Proportion
- 1.5-inch inseam and 12-inch rise produce a micro-short that elongates the torso and keeps the leg line clean.
- Durability
- Short 1.5-inch inseam reduces inner-thigh seam wear common in linen shorts.
- Styling
- 1.5-inch inseam emphasizes the floral print, best worn with untucked tops.
- Front rise
- 12-inch front rise places waistband at natural waist
- Inseam
- 1.5-inch inseam is much shorter than brand's other linen shorts (4.25 inches)
- Back pockets
- Trompe-l'oeil back pockets preserve a flat, tailored rear silhouette
- Print alignment
- Double pleats keep the floral print straight and distortion-free.
- Wrinkle control
- Pleats keep the floral print crisp even as linen wrinkles.
- Solid top
- Pair the floral shorts with a fitted solid top in white or cream.
- Blue accents
- Navy accessories coordinate with the blue tones in the print.
- Tailored cut
- Pleats and straight leg present the floral pattern cleanly, suiting dressy occasions.
- Competitive pricing
- 69.95 CAD undercuts Mavi by ~38% and is 61% off original 180 CAD.
- Construction
- Zip fly, button, belt loops and double pleats instead of elastic.
- Wrinkle aesthetic
- 100% linen wrinkles naturally; double pleats make wrinkles seem intentional.
- Care
- Hang-dry immediately after washing; steam between wears; damp-iron for pleats.
- Cooling
- Skin temperature stays 2–3°C cooler than cotton in hot humid conditions.
- Wrinkling
- Linen's humidity wrinkling is both accelerated and styled intentionally by the double-pleated silhouette.
- Closure
- Zip fly and button closure for a structured, non-elastic fit.
- Fit and drape
- Double pleats and straight-leg cut deliver a wrinkle-resistant, curve-friendly fit.
- Shrinkage
- 100% linen shorts shrink 3–5% on first wash.
Product record
- Title
- Double-Pleat Patterned Pure Linen Short Fit: Straight Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Lauren Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of patterned mid-rise shorts with visible center front pleats and a worn dark belt at the waist; fabric shows large multicolor floral print and a soft woven texture.
- Front pleat detailTwo vertical front pleats start at the waistband and run down the front center panels of the shorts, creating a slight A-line flare.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (high) - Waistband and beltVisible waistband partially covered by a dark brown belt with an oval brass-colored metal buckle sitting at the natural waistline above the shorts.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over large floral and leafy print composed of overlapping motifs in pastel and muted saturated colors; motifs repeat across the front panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.76 · h 0.29 (high) - Hem and silhouetteStraight hem finishing above mid-thigh with a relaxed, slightly flared silhouette from the pleats to the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.86 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible fabric textureWoven textile appearance with a lightly textured surface consistent with a linen or linen-blend weave visible on the printed areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shorts against a plain white background; image is cropped mid-thigh and framed centered with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel stands facing forward with arms crossed across the torso, obscuring part of the top and waist area; head and upper torso visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.75 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white background with soft diffuse lighting that produces even illumination and minimal directional shadows.
- Crop and framingImage cropped slightly above the knees so the shorts and part of the thighs are fully visible while lower legs are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible accessoriesModel wears hoop earrings and a ring on the right hand; these are part of the styling and not described as product packaging.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
pale aqua blue· shorts background#BCD3D1soft pastel yellow· floral large areas#ECC46Clight warm pink· flower petals#F3CC7Bmuted olive green· leaf and stem details#B3C4BC- Front pleat detailTwo vertical front pleats start at the waistband and run down the front center panels of the shorts, creating a slight A-line flare.
- 02

Product
Front view of patterned linen shorts showing double front pleats, high waist with button closure and belt loops, side pockets, and an all-over floral print on lightweight woven fabric.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise short with a relaxed straight-leg cut ending above mid-thigh visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.84 · h 0.46 (high) - Waist and closureDefined waistband with a single visible round button at center front and a fly placket beneath it.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - PleatsTwo deep stitched front pleats on each side originating at the waistband and opening toward the hem.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.25 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.25 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - PocketsSide seam pockets set into the front panel, with the right pocket partly visible where the model's hand rests near the opening.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric and textureLightweight woven fabric with a visible linen-like slub texture and a printed floral pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Print motifAll-over multicolor floral and foliage motif with large stylized blossoms, leaves, and abstract background shapes.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - HemStraight finished hem at the leg opening with no visible cuff.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.68 · h 0.08 (high) - Belt loopsNarrow belt loops visible at the waistband near the button area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing model wearing a tucked white ribbed top and the shorts; neutral white background and even lighting.
- Model and stylingPartial model view showing torso and legs; a sleeveless white ribbed knit top is tucked into the waistband of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Hand placementModel's right hand rests alongside the right thigh near the pocket; left hand is partially visible at the left edge.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (medium) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a seamless white background with soft shadows under the hem and near the legs.
Colors
pale aqua blue· light blue background panelssoft sunflower yellow· yellow background panelspastel pink· floral petalsmuted leaf green· foliagecreamy off-white· button- SilhouetteHigh-rise short with a relaxed straight-leg cut ending above mid-thigh visible from the front.
- 03

Product
Rear view of patterned linen shorts on a model, showing back waistband, rear pockets, center back seam/pleat, and hemline down to mid-thigh. Fabric has an allover multicolor floral print on a light blue background.
- SilhouetteStraight-leg mid-thigh shorts with a high waist shown from the rear; hem falls to about mid-thigh on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.54 (high) - Waistband and belt loopVisible rear waistband with a single belt loop at center back and an inserted center-back seam/closure area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Rear pocketsTwo horizontal welt pockets on the back, one on each side, integrated into the print; pocket openings are narrow and lie just below the waistband.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back seam and pleatA vertical seam runs from the waistband down the center back with a subtle pleat shaping at the seat area.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric texture and composition cuesWoven linen-like texture visible in the fabric weave and slight surface irregularity consistent with linen material.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (medium) - Allover print motifDense floral print featuring large flower outlines, smaller blossoms, and swirling leaf shapes in layered colors across the entire shorts surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching visible along the waistband and pocket edges in a thread color that closely matches the print area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (medium) - Occlusion by model topUpper portion of the waistband is partially covered by a tucked cream ribbed top, obscuring the very top of the back waistband.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from mid-back down; neutral white background and even soft lighting; model hands placed in side pockets causing slight hip angle.
- Model styling and poseModel is standing with hands in side pockets, weight slightly shifted, showing rear of shorts on a live model rather than a flat lay.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Crop and framingFramed from lower mid-back to mid-thigh; upper torso is partially visible while the lower legs and feet are outside the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
pale aqua· shorts backgroundsoft pink· large flower areas#DBA283mustard yellow· accent floral and leaf shapes#EBC364muted cornflower blue· secondary flowers#9CBACCsage green· leaf outlines and smaller details#94B5CB- SilhouetteStraight-leg mid-thigh shorts with a high waist shown from the rear; hem falls to about mid-thigh on the model.