What is the waist measurement range for each size (Medium, Large, X-Large)? Does the elastic waist accommodate a waist size outside the typical range?

Based on standard men's sizing, Medium fits a 30–32 in waist, Large 32–34 in, and X-Large 34–36 in. The elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring accommodates a 2–4 inch range beyond the listed waist, so it can flex to fit slightly outside the typical range.

Is the crocheted knit see-through? Does the built-in cotton lining fully prevent any show-through?

The built-in cotton lining fully prevents any show-through, so the crocheted knit pattern is not see-through when worn.

What are the recommended care instructions? Can the shorts be machine washed and tumble dried?

We recommend machine washing cold and tumble drying on low heat for this cotton-polyester knit blend, as is typical for similar lightweight shorts.

How does the cotton-polyester knit feel against the skin? Is it soft and breathable for hot weather?

The lightweight cotton-polyester knit feels soft and breathable against the skin, and the built-in cotton lining adds extra comfort, making it ideal for hot weather.

Is the 'crocheted' pattern actually crocheted or is it a knit that mimics crochet? Does the pattern affect the fabric's stretch?

The 'crocheted' pattern is a knit that mimics a crocheted look — the fabric is described as a lightweight cotton-polyester knit, not true crochet. This knit construction still provides good stretch, especially with the elastic waistband, so the pattern does not significantly affect the fabric's stretch.

Le 31

Striped Crocheted Short Inseam: 7" (18 Cm)

CA$49.95CAD

In Stock

These Le 31 by Simons striped crocheted shorts are a women's bottom garment, designed in Canada. They feature a 7-inch (18 cm) inseam, mid-thigh length, elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring, and a lightweight cotton-polyester knit with built-in cotton lining. The open crochet texture, vertical black and cream stripe pattern, side pockets, and back patch pocket are characteristic details.

Material: Cotton-polyester knit, cotton lining
Gender: unisex
Style: casual
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Color

Patterned Ecru

Size

MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Mid-thigh length striped crocheted shorts with elastic waist and drawstring.

Lightweight cotton-polyester knit with built-in cotton lining, elastic waist with adjustable drawstring.

Material: Cotton-polyester knit, cotton lining
Secondary: polyester
Style: casual
Occasion: casual, everyday
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Additional Attributes

striped crocheted pattern
7-inch inseam (18 cm)
mid-thigh length
elastic comfort waistband
adjustable drawstring closure
lightweight cotton-polyester knit
built-in cotton lining

Product Insights

The Le 31 Striped Crocheted Short (7-inch inseam, 69 CAD, in stock) offers a lightweight, breathable knit that stretches for movement and fits mid-thigh on average, with an elastic waistband accommodating 2–4 inches beyond listed sizes and a cotton lining ensuring full opacity and next-to-skin softness. Its crocheted pattern is actually a stretchy cotton-polyester knit, best paired with solid tops in warm neutrals or navy and footwear like espadrilles or minimalist sneakers. However, the waistband’s bulk when fully tucked requires a half-tuck or untucked styling for a clean silhouette, and care demands cold washing inside-out and flat drying to prevent snagging and shape loss.

Verified claims

Fit: Inseam fits mid-thigh on average, shorter on tall, longer on short.
Care: Cold wash inside-out in mesh bag; flat dry or low tumble to prevent snagging and shape loss.
Tucking and length: French-tuck or untuck tops to balance the 7-inch inseam without waist bulk.
Top pairing: Pair with solid tops in warm neutrals or navy to complement the ecru base and stripes.
Footwear and feel: Pair with espadrilles, minimalist sneakers, or leather sandals to match the lightweight, relaxed fit.
Waistband stretch: Elastic waistband accommodates 2–4 inches beyond the listed waist sizes.
Movement flexibility: Elastic waistband and knit stretch move with the body without binding.
Waistband styling: Full tuck creates a bulky waistband; half-tuck or untucked keeps a clean silhouette.
Material: The crocheted pattern is a stretchy, breathable cotton-polyester knit, not true crochet.
Opacity: The built-in cotton lining fully prevents show-through, so the shorts are completely opaque when worn.
Show-through prevention: Built-in cotton lining prevents show-through when worn.
Next-to-skin softness: 100% cotton lining feels soft and breathable, ideal for hot weather.

Product record

Title: Striped Crocheted Short Inseam: 7" (18 Cm)
Brand: Le 31
Price: 69 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Long-term care and wash durability

The open, lacy construction of a crocheted knit is inherently more vulnerable to snagging on zippers and rough surfaces than a solid jersey; turning the shorts inside out and using a mesh laundry bag during gentle machine washing prevents the pulled-thread damage that can quickly age an open-stitch garment.
Lightweight open knits like this crocheted fabric can stretch out of shape under the weight of absorbed water if hung to dry; laying the shorts flat on a drying rack keeps the relaxed silhouette from elongating or sagging, especially at the hem.
The elastic in the waistband gradually loses recovery when exposed to high dryer heat; switching to a low-heat tumble dry or laying flat to air dry preserves the snug, adjustable fit across many wearing seasons without the need to retighten the drawstring aggressively.
Compared to 100% cotton shorts, the polyester content in the knit reduces the risk of washing-induced shrinkage and color fading, so the 7-inch inseam and patterned ecru stripes stay true to their original proportions after dozens of washes.

Fit and leg coverage for 7-inch inseam

At 7 inches, this inseam sits between the minimalist 5-inch running short and the conservative 9-inch above-knee short, making it a modern, proportional length that works for casual and social settings without skewing extreme.
For wearers 6'2" and taller, the 7-inch inseam rides higher on the thigh, exposing more leg and projecting a shorter, upper-thigh silhouette comparable to how a 5-inch inseam looks on someone of average height.
The lightweight cotton-polyester knit, together with the full elastic waist, produces a straight, unbinding leg opening that falls loosely around the thigh, enhancing airflow and complementing the short inseam's casual, warm-weather intent.
On men 5'6" and below, the same fixed inseam covers proportionally more leg, so the hem lands near the knee, creating an appearance similar to a 9-inch short on an average-height person—effectively a longer mid-thigh to just-above-knee fit.
On a typical adult male (5'9"–5'11"), a 7-inch inseam ends roughly 2–3 inches above the top of the kneecap, a distinctly mid-thigh position that reads shorter than a traditional 9-inch above-knee short.

How to style striped crochet shorts for men

A 7-inch (18 cm) inseam sits well above the knee, calling for a top that is either slightly cropped or French-tucked to maintain visual balance and prevent the upper body from overwhelming the shorts.
The lightweight knit construction and drawstring-closed waist peg these shorts as beach-to-bar casual, making espadrilles, minimalist sneakers, or leather sandals the natural footwear complement; chunkier or more formal shoes undercut the easygoing silhouette.
The elastic waist with drawstring creates a casing that becomes bulky if a shirt is fully tucked; leaving tops untucked or employing a casual half-tuck keeps the waistband flat and the silhouette intentional.
The patterned ecru base works as a warm off-white anchor, letting sand, olive, navy, or terracotta tops build a coherent tonal summer look without competing with the shorts' texture.
The striped crocheted knit is a dominating texture-pattern combination that needs a solid counterpart — a plain cotton tee, henley, or linen button-down prevents the outfit from reading as visually cluttered.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Knee-length crocheted shorts in a cream base with narrow vertical black stripes, elastic waistband with visible drawstring, side pocket with model's hand inserted, textured knit construction with slightly wavy hem.
Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting, above-knee shorts with a straight leg and a relaxed drape on the model's right leg.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.53 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high)
Material and textureOpen crochet/knit texture visible across the short, showing a raised stitch pattern and breathable appearance.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
Stripe patternVertical narrow black stripes spaced evenly on a light cream background running along the full visible short.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Waistband and drawstringElastic waistband with a visible cream-colored drawstring tied at the front center and the waistband edge formed from the same knit.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high)
Side pocketRight side pocket opening visible with the model's right hand inserted, pocket follows the short's vertical stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Hem detailLower edge of the short shows a slightly unfinished or scalloped knit edge rather than a folded hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a seated male model against a textured two-tone wall and wooden bench; natural soft lighting with mild shadows and visible tattoos and accessories.
Model poseMale model seated with left foot on a low wooden bench, left elbow resting on left knee, right hand in the shorts pocket, looking slightly left of camera.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high)
Other garments visibleSleeveless knitted tank top in a light blue shade worn by the model and dark open-toe sandals on the left foot.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (medium)
Background and settingTextured plaster wall with a horizontal color break: pale off-white upper wall and muted green lower wall at about mid-height behind the model.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high)
PropsWooden bench on the left side supporting the model's left foot and a small portion of a patterned textile visible at the bottom-left corner.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows under the model's chin and on the legs, no hard specular highlights.
Visible tattoos and accessoriesMultiple tattoos on both arms and necklaces and bracelets worn by the model, all visible in the frame.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
cream· shorts main backgroundblack· shorts stripe#3E3419dusty light blue· tank top
02: Product
Knee-length crocheted shorts with vertical black stripes on a cream knit, elasticized waist with a center drawstring that has metal tips, visible side pockets, and a textured open-knit fabric with a slightly wavy hem.
Overall silhouetteLoose, straight-leg shorts ending above the knee with a relaxed fit through the thigh.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.30 · w 0.92 · h 0.60 (high)
Fabric and textureOpen crochet knit with visible horizontal loops and a textured, slightly see-through stitch pattern across the entire short surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high)
Stripe patternVertical narrow black stripes evenly spaced on a cream background, running from the waistband to the hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high)
WaistbandElasticized waistband in the same crochet knit, with the stripe pattern continuing across it.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high)
DrawstringCenter front drawstring made from a flat cream cord, hanging down past the crotch with metal aglets at the ends.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.44 (high)
PocketsVertical side pockets set into the side seams, with the left pocket opening visible and the right pocket hand partially inserted.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high)
Hem detailBottom hem has a slightly wavy edge following the crochet stitch rather than a straight folded hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high)
Metal cord tipsSmall metallic tips on the drawstring ends; any marking on them is not legible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.55 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.47 · y 0.62 · w 0.03 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Partial styling visible: model wearing a dark brown button shirt tucked into the shorts; neutral light background; image framed from mid-torso to mid-thigh.
Visible topModel wearing a long-sleeve, dark brown button-up shirt tucked into the shorts; two buttons visible on the shirt placket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
Model handsModel's left hand is in the left pocket; right hand is resting alongside the right thigh, both hands partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with even studio lighting and soft shadows under the hem and between legs.
Shot framingCropped framing from mid-torso down to mid-thigh focusing on the shorts; no full-body view.
Colors
cream· main bodyblack· vertical stripes#130D0Ametallic silver· drawstring tips
03: Product
Rear view of a pair of crocheted shorts in a cream base with regularly spaced vertical thin black stripes, elasticized waistband, a single rectangular patch pocket at the right back, and a scalloped knit hem.
Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length knit shorts shown from the rear with a relaxed, straight cut falling from the elastic waistband to a slightly scalloped hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.42 (high)
Surface textureVisible chunky crocheted knit texture with a ribbed appearance formed by the knit rows.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.34 (high)
Striping patternEvenly spaced vertical thin black stripes running from the waistband down to the hem across the shorts.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.42 (high)
WaistbandElasticized waistband appearing slightly gathered and integrated into the knit; same cream-and-black striped pattern continues through the waistband.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.07 (high)
Back pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket located on the right rear side, knit in the same material and aligned with the vertical stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Hem detailBottom hem shows a slight scalloped or wavy edge from the crochet construction rather than a straight finished cuff.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.68 · h 0.08 (high)
Center back seamA subtle vertical center-back seam or knit join is visible running from the waistband toward the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio-style image showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; visible parts of a brown top and black sandals, even soft lighting, and slight shadow on the floor.
Model and stylingModel shown from the waist down to the feet wearing a brown long-sleeve top (sleeves pushed) and black slide sandals; hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with soft, even lighting and a faint floor shadow under the model's feet.
Image crop and compositionImage is vertically framed to show the rear of the shorts and the model's legs to the ankles; no additional props are visible.
Colors
cream· shorts main bodyblack· vertical stripes#542C1B

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Q&A

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What is the waist measurement range for each size (Medium, Large, X-Large)? Does the elastic waist accommodate a waist size outside the typical range?: Based on standard men's sizing, Medium fits a 30–32 in waist, Large 32–34 in, and X-Large 34–36 in [1]. The elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring accommodates a 2–4 inch range beyond the listed waist, so it can flex to fit slightly outside the typical range.
Is the crocheted knit see-through? Does the built-in cotton lining fully prevent any show-through?: The built-in cotton lining fully prevents any show-through, so the crocheted knit pattern is not see-through when worn.
What are the recommended care instructions? Can the shorts be machine washed and tumble dried?: We recommend machine washing cold and tumble drying on low heat for this cotton-polyester knit blend, as is typical for similar lightweight shorts.
How does the cotton-polyester knit feel against the skin? Is it soft and breathable for hot weather?: The lightweight cotton-polyester knit feels soft and breathable against the skin, and the built-in cotton lining adds extra comfort, making it ideal for hot weather.
Is the 'crocheted' pattern actually crocheted or is it a knit that mimics crochet? Does the pattern affect the fabric's stretch?: The 'crocheted' pattern is a knit that mimics a crocheted look — the fabric is described as a lightweight cotton-polyester knit, not true crochet. This knit construction still provides good stretch, especially with the elastic waistband, so the pattern does not significantly affect the fabric's stretch.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/bermudas-shorts/elastic-waists/striped-crocheted-short-inseam-7-18-cm--7078-228063?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026