Women's High-Waisted Pleated Linen Shorts

A pair of high-waisted women's shorts with soft front pleats and practical side pockets, this pattern offers a chic, put-together shape that flatters the waist and gives easy movement through the hip. The raised waistline pairs neatly with tucked-in tops, while the pleats add gentle volume for a relaxed yet tailored look that works for everyday wear.

Linen is the natural choice here, giving the pleats a crisp fold and a breathable finish for warm weather. Linen blends, cotton, chambray and other light to medium woven fabrics also suit the style well. Wear them on hot summer days, for travel and weekend outings, or dress them up with sandals and a simple blouse for evenings out.

Sizes run from XS to 5XL (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on A4 paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.