Miiyu
Broderie Anglaise-Ruffle Poplin Lounge Short
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CA$49.00CAD
In Stock
These lounge shorts from Miiyu by Simons are made from organic cotton poplin, featuring a covered elastic waistband and a broderie anglaise ruffle hem. Designed in Canada, they provide a lightweight, breathable option for lounging or warm-weather wear. A matching blouse is sold separately.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- loungewear, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Loungewear
Color
WhiteCorn/Vanilla Yellow
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Organic cotton poplin lounge shorts with broderie anglaise ruffle detail and covered elastic waistband.
Covered elastic waistband, broderie anglaise ruffle, organic cotton poplin fabric.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin
- Style
- loungewear, casual
- Occasion
- loungewear
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Loungewear
Additional Attributes
- organic cotton poplin fabric
- covered elastic waistband
- broderie anglaise ruffle detail
- matching blouse available separately
- exclusive Miiyu by Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Miiyu Broderie Anglaise-Ruffle Poplin Lounge Short delivers designer-quality broderie anglaise at a fraction of the cost (49 CAD vs. 320+ CAD), crafted from GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton poplin with machine-washable, breathable, tear-resistant overcast-stitched eyelets and a crisp, three-dimensional ruffle. The covered elastic waistband maintains a clean silhouette without a drawstring, offering three styling paths—co-ord set with a matching blouse, romantic-casual, or neutral anchor—but the fixed waistband sacrifices adjustability, and the white colorway requires nude undergarments to prevent visible sheerness.
Verified claims
- Value
- Priced at 49 CAD, comparable to designer broderie shorts over 320 CAD.
- Construction
- Broderie anglaise ruffle is machine-washable, breathable, and tear-resistant.
- Styling
- Shorts offer three styling paths: co-ord set, romantic-casual, neutral anchor.
- Drape
- Crisp poplin weave keeps the ruffle prominent and resists puckering.
- Texture
- Overcast stitches around the eyelets create a raised, three-dimensional texture.
- Breathability
- The eyelet cutwork creates ventilation, keeping the shorts cooler against the skin.
- Skin safety
- 100% organic cotton poplin, GOTS-certified, free of pesticides and allergenic dyes.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, air dry to preserve softness and prevent shrinkage.
- Co-ord set
- Matching broderie anglaise blouse creates a directional co-ord set.
- Cutwork quality
- Overcast-stitched eyelets are tear-resistant, breathable, and have a raised texture.
- Waistband design
- Covered elastic waistband maintains a clean, seamless look without a drawstring.
- Design exclusivity
- Exclusive Simons design with intentional covered waistband and broderie anglaise ruffle.
- Fabric
- Poplin's tight weave keeps ruffle flat and supports waistband fit through washing.
- Sheerness
- White colorway requires nude undergarments to prevent visible sheerness through eyelets.
- Durability
- Ruffles are tear-resistant and stay flat and sharp-edged over time.
- Design ethos
- Exclusive Canadian design; covered elastic waistband without drawstring.
- Adjustability
- Fixed elastic waistband has no drawstring; comfortable but not adjustable.
- Silhouette
- No drawstring maintains clean silhouette, showcasing the ruffle.
Product record
- Title
- Broderie Anglaise-Ruffle Poplin Lounge Short
- Brand
- Miiyu
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How these shorts compare to similar options
- Poupette St Barth’s Cory broderie anglaise cotton poplin short is priced at £185 (over $320 CAD), while Miiyu’s 49 CAD short deploys the same material language — organic cotton poplin with broderie anglaise detailing — at a fraction of the cost, making the aesthetic accessible without a resort-wear markup.
- Unlike the standalone Intimissimi, PixieGirl, or boohoo shorts, Miiyu explicitly links to a matching broderie anglaise blouse (style 17303-228562), transforming the short into one half of a deliberate lounge set — a styling advantage that increases the garment’s utility and perceived value.
- Designed exclusively in Canada for the Simons department store, Miiyu pieces carry a curatorial intent rather than a generic supplier badge — the covered elastic waistband and broderie anglaise ruffle are selected details that elevate a simple lounge short beyond basic private-label territory.
- Where PixieGirl’s 100% cotton short at £12.75 and boohoo’s at $15.50 use conventional cotton, Miiyu’s organic certification ensures that the poplin is grown without synthetic pesticides — a distinction that matters for loungewear worn against the skin and for buyers prioritizing lower-impact textiles.
- The Miiyu short uses 100% organic cotton poplin, while the Intimissimi Made with Love Cotton Broderie Short relies on a 90% cotton / 10% polyester blend — that 10% poly improves durability but reduces the breathability and pure next-to-skin comfort that makes a sleepwear piece feel truly restful.
Ways to style these shorts beyond sleepwear
- The separately sold matching blouse (17303-228562) transforms these shorts into a full broderie anglaise co-ord — a look Sheerluxe calls the most directional way into the trend, earning its place at summer lunches and holiday dinners instead of staying in the bedroom.
- Fashion blogs explicitly style broderie anglaise shorts with vintage lace corset tops, heeled Mary Janes, and lace socks for a 'Bridgerton has brunch' aesthetic that transforms the lounge piece into a deliberate romantic-casual outfit — a visual playbook for buyers who want to take these shorts far beyond the sofa.
- Styling editors treat white broderie shorts as a summer neutral — COVL recommends pairing them with soft neutrals like camel or sand for tonal sophistication, or with bold colors like cobalt blue or forest green for a crisp contrast, meaning these white shorts can anchor multiple distinct outfit formulas.
What poplin feels like as a lounge fabric
- Organic cotton poplin’s fine plain weave delivers a smooth, crisp surface with subtle horizontal ribbing — unlike the soft, draped feel of cotton jersey, this fabric gives the short a structured drape that keeps the broderie anglaise ruffle standing out rather than collapsing.
- Organic cotton poplin, grown without pesticides and typically processed to standards like GOTS that forbid allergenic dyes, ensures that the shorts sit against your skin without chemical irritants — the same standard often specified for baby clothing, making them a gentle choice for sensitive sleepers.
Broderie anglaise cutwork and how it holds up
- The eyelet perforations create a lattice of ventilation, so the ruffled areas feel cooler on skin — a functional benefit that turns the decorative technique into a comfort feature for warm-weather lounging.
- Organic cotton poplin is a tightly woven plain weave, giving the cutwork a stable foundation that resists puckering around the eyelets and keeps the ruffle flat and sharp-edged wear after wear, unlike softer lawns or voiles that can distort under the same embroidery.
- Broderie anglaise has been described as 'lace, but scaled-up,' and the larger eyelets with heavy overcast stitching make the ruffle significantly more tear-resistant than delicate lace, able to handle the casual tugging and machine wash cycles of loungewear without laddering or snagging.
- On the right side of the fabric, the overcast stitches around each eyelet sit raised, creating a subtle three-dimensional texture that catches light and gives the ruffle a tactile, handcrafted feel despite its machine origins.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a two-piece white lounge set: a short-sleeve button-front top with a wide scalloped eyelet collar and matching elastic-waist shorts with ruffled eyelet hem.
- Collar detailWide round scalloped collar with broderie anglaise eyelet perforations along the scalloped edge, extends across the front neckline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Neckline tieThin fabric tie at center front neckline forming a small bow with visible hanging tie ends.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve styleShort puff sleeves with gathered elastic cuffs that create a slight puff silhouette at the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.23 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.24 · w 0.15 · h 0.13 (high) - Front closureVertical button-front placket with visible round buttons; top is worn partially open below the third button exposing a small midriff gap.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - Lower top hemScalloped broderie anglaise eyelet hem at the bottom edge of the top, matching the collar eyelet pattern.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.15 (high) - Shorts waistbandHigh elastic waistband on the shorts with gathered fabric; waistband visible beneath the open top.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Shorts hem ruffleRuffled edge at the leg openings with broderie anglaise eyelet perforations along the ruffle, forming a continuous frilled trim.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.82 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight smooth woven fabric with a matte finish consistent across top and shorts; fabric shows soft gathers under the bust and at the waistband.
- Right-side pull and occlusionRight-hand of a person holds and slightly lifts the right front hem of the top, causing asymmetry and partial overlap of top and shorts on that side.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the product against a plain light background; three-quarter frontal crop shows upper thighs to head, soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model presentFemale model wearing the lounge set; full torso and head visible, legs cropped near mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.90 (high) - BackgroundEven, plain light beige or off-white studio background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused frontal lighting producing minimal cast shadows and even exposure across the garment and model skin.
- Image crop and compositionVertical portrait crop centered on model; image shows front-facing pose with slight hip angle and relaxed arms.
Colors
white· top and shorts fabric- Collar detailWide round scalloped collar with broderie anglaise eyelet perforations along the scalloped edge, extends across the front neckline.
- 02
Product
White lightweight poplin lounge shorts with elasticized waist and scalloped broderie anglaise ruffle hem; matching button-front top hem visible at waist.
- Shorts silhouetteLoose, straight-cut lounge shorts with a center-front vertical seam and a short inseam visible at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband visible above the shorts body with slight gathered fabric at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Ruffle hem detailScalloped broderie anglaise ruffle trim sewn to the short hem, with eyelet cutwork forming floral-like holes and a gathered ruffle profile.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven poplin fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture.
- Matching top hemLower edge of a matching button-front top with a scalloped broderie edge and visible plastic buttons; top overlaps shorts waistband at center front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Buttons and placketVertical button placket with round cream/opaque buttons and visible buttonholes on the top garment.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped at mid-thigh showing model wearing the garments; neutral pale background and soft even lighting produce minimal shadows; model hands and upper thighs visible and partially cropped.
- Shot compositionWaist-to-mid-thigh crop centered on garment front, model slightly turned so right hand tucks top at waist.
- Background and lightingPlain neutral off-white background with soft diffuse lighting and gentle shadows under the ruffle.
- Visible model partsModel's bare thighs and portions of both hands are visible and partially cropped at the image edges.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
clean white· shorts bodywhite eyelet· ruffle trimclean white· top body and placket- Shorts silhouetteLoose, straight-cut lounge shorts with a center-front vertical seam and a short inseam visible at mid-thigh.
- 03
Product
Rear view of lightweight off-white lounge shorts on a model showing an elasticized waistband and a broderie anglaise ruffle trim at the hem.
- View and fitRear view of mid-rise lounge shorts worn on a model, fabric falling loosely from the elasticized waistband over the hips and rear.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - WaistbandNarrow elasticized waistband with visible gathered stitching along its length at the top of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Main fabricSmooth lightweight woven fabric with a soft matte finish and subtle creasing visible on the seat and side panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Ruffle hemSingle-layer gathered ruffle trim around each leg opening featuring broderie anglaise eyelet cutwork and a narrow stitched hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (high) - Center seamVertical center back seam visible from waistband down to the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.52 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light background; cropped to show the model from lower back to mid-thigh, soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform neutral off-white studio background with slight warm tone.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCropped vertical composition focusing on the rear of the shorts; top of the image cuts off above the shoulder and bottom cuts off mid-thigh.
- Model skin visibleModel's lower back, side of torso, and upper thighs are visible and serve as context for fit; skin tones are outside the product color collection.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused frontal lighting producing gentle shadows under the ruffle and slight shading on fabric folds.
Colors
ivory· main fabric#D2C6C3ivory eyelet· ruffle trim- View and fitRear view of mid-rise lounge shorts worn on a model, fabric falling loosely from the elasticized waistband over the hips and rear.
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Customer Reviews
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★★★★★Tammy M.
The style color and size are perfect
Q&A
3 answered- Is the waistband adjustable with a drawstring, or is it a fixed elastic?
- The waistband is a fixed, covered elastic — there is no drawstring adjustment.
- Can these shorts be machine washed and dried, or do they require special care due to the broderie anglaise ruffles?
- Care instructions aren't listed, but organic cotton poplin is generally machine washable cold on a gentle cycle. Due to the broderie anglaise ruffles, we recommend air drying to preserve the detailing.
- Are the shorts lined, or is the fabric sheer enough to show through, especially in light colors?
- The shorts are not lined. Organic cotton poplin is typically opaque, but in white there may be slight sheerness; we recommend wearing nude undergarments if concerned.