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1930s Pleated Shorts - Black - model shot
1930s Pleated Shorts - Black - product shot
1930s Pleated Shorts - Black

1930s Pleated Shorts - Black

1930s pleated shorts adapted from an original pattern and the forerunner design favoured for girls' school gym shorts - nostalgic and sweet, these shorts are a perfect addition to any 30s and 40s vintage fan wardrobe and great for summer!
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1930s Pleated Shorts - Black - product shot

These splendid pleated shorts are adapted from an original pattern and they are just fabulous!

Shorts are pleated throughout (3 on each side - including the centre front gusset pleat) and are the forerunner design favoured for girls' school gym shorts - nostalgic and sweet, these shorts are a perfect addition to any 30s and 40s vintage fan wardrobe and great for summer! We love them with navy and ivory.

These fit on the natural waist and have a single shell look button fastening with a short zip.

Key features:-

- 4 pleats
- firm waistband
- top stitching detail
- side zip & shell style button
- deep gusset

These are a mid weight fabric, warm but breatheable. Rayon/poly mix with a little bit of spandex for stretch, hand wash recommended.

These have been painstakingly researched and are adapted from an original 1930s pattern with further inspiration taken from an original pair of ladies tennis shorts. 

Length: approx 43cm to 48cm relating to size *longer on higher sizes

Made in the UK

*colour may vary on monitors - please be aware we may not accurately reproduce the colour

Description Plus

These splendid pleated shorts are adapted from an original pattern and they are just fabulous!

Shorts are pleated throughout (3 on each side - including the centre front gusset pleat) and are the forerunner design favoured for girls' school gym shorts - nostalgic and sweet, these shorts are a perfect addition to any 30s and 40s vintage fan wardrobe and great for summer! We love them with navy and ivory.

These fit on the natural waist and have a single shell look button fastening with a short zip.

Key features:-

- 4 pleats
- firm waistband
- top stitching detail
- side zip & shell style button
- deep gusset

These are a mid weight fabric, warm but breatheable. Rayon/poly mix with a little bit of spandex for stretch, hand wash recommended.

These have been painstakingly researched and are adapted from an original 1930s pattern with further inspiration taken from an original pair of ladies tennis shorts. 

Length: approx 43cm to 48cm relating to size *longer on higher sizes

Made in the UK

*colour may vary on monitors - please be aware we may not accurately reproduce the colour

Sizing Info Plus

We advise to choose by your waist size. There isn't any stretch in the waist but you can move the button if needed.

This means that there is some margin if your measurements don't come up exactly like our size guide.

For more information on fit and sizing please visit our size guide. The measurements refer to 'your' body not the garment itself. Please choose the size that most reflects your measurements.

SIZE BUST WAIST HIPS
6* 79cm
31"
61cm
24"
84cm
33"
8 84cm
33"
66cm
26"
89cm
35"
10 89cm
35"
71cm
28"
94cm
37"
12 94cm
37"
76cm
30"
99cm
39"
14 99cm
39"
81cm
32"
104cm
41"
16 104cm
41"
86.5cm
34"
110cm
43"
18 110cm
43"
91.5cm
36"
116cm
45.5"
20* to 117cm
to 46"
to 97cm
to 39"
123cm
48"
22* to 124cm
to 49"
to 104cm
to 42.5"
130cm
51"
24* to 131cm
to 51.5"
to 110cm
to 44"
137cm
54"
26* to 138cm
to 54"
to 117cm
to 46"
144cm
57"
* Sizes 6, 20 to 26 available on selected styles only.
Care Instructions Plus
Hand Wash Only
Delivery & Returns Plus

Delivery

Enjoy free delivery on orders over £150.

For orders under £150, UK standard delivery is 2 to 4 working days — £4.50 EU standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £15 USA standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £20 International standard delivery is 5 to 10 working days — £20

Need it a little sooner? Express delivery is available.

A little note on duties: any applicable import taxes are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: any applicable import duties are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: import duties or taxes may be applied by your country's customs authority when your order arrives. We'd recommend checking your local customs guidelines before ordering if you're unsure — we'd hate for any surprises to take the shine off your new piece.

Returns

We offer a 30 day return window, just in case your piece isn't quite the one.

For all the finer details, you can visit our Delivery & Returns page.

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