Simons
Parasol Stripe Chambray Short
CA$49.00CAD
In Stock
The Parasol Stripe Chambray Short is a lightweight women's short made from 100% organic cotton chambray with a vertical blue-and-white stripe pattern. It features a mid-rise, gathered elastic waistband with a contrast-striped underside, inset slant pockets, and a straight hem, with a relaxed A-line leg ending above mid-thigh. A matching long-sleeve shirt is sold separately.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, preppy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Patterned Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Casual shorts made from 100% organic cotton chambray with an elastic waistband and contrast-striped underside.
Elastic waistband, slant pockets, contrast-striped underside
- Material
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Style
- casual, preppy
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Elastic waistband for easy fit
- Contrast-striped underside detail
- Slant pockets for casual utility
- Matching shirt sold separately
Product Insights
The Parasol Stripe Chambray Short is an exclusive Simons piece from a family-run retailer founded in 1840, made of 100% organic cotton as part of the brand's buying better sustainability initiative. Its key design feature is a contrast-striped waistband underside, a subtle detail visible only when cuffed or at the hem, and it serves as the entry piece to a coordinated Parasol Stripe set ($118 for shorts and shirt) with matching shirt, sarong, and maxi dress. However, as cotton shorts, they absorb water and dry slowly, making them best as a beach cover-up, and may shrink—so sizing up and cold wash with low tumble drying is recommended to extend longevity.
Verified claims
- Exclusivity
- Simons exclusive, from a family-run retailer founded in 1840.
- Design detail
- Contrast-striped waistband underside, a quiet luxury detail.
- Coordinated set
- Entry piece for a $118 coordinated Parasol Stripe outfit.
- Hidden detailing
- The contrast-striped underside is visible only when cuffed or at the hem.
- Collection
- Matching shirt, sarong, and maxi dress available in same Parasol Stripe pattern.
- Sustainability commitment
- Part of Simons' buying better initiative to use ecological fabrics.
- Longevity
- Cold wash and low tumble dry reduce shrinkage and extend product life.
- Wet performance
- Cotton shorts absorb water and dry slowly, best as beach cover-up.
- Set value
- Set of shorts and shirt for $118 CAD — well under $200+ designer sets.
- Design coherence
- Matching shirt and shorts share identical fabric and complementary design details.
- Brand heritage
- Exclusive Simons set from a heritage brand (1840) with 100% organic cotton.
- Care
- 100% organic cotton shorts may shrink and absorb water; size up and wash cold.
- Set pricing
- Shorts: $49 CAD; matching shirt: $69 CAD; set: $118 CAD.
- Sizing
- Brand recommends sizing up to account for potential shrinkage and fit preference.
- Shrinkage
- Wash cold, dry low or line dry to prevent shrinkage.
Product record
- Title
- Parasol Stripe Chambray Short
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What 'Simons exclusive' means for this piece
- As a fifth-generation family retailer that has been creating its own fashion labels since the 1960s, Simons embeds institutional apparel expertise into each exclusive item — the same hands-on curation that has sustained the company since 1840.
- Marketed as a Simons exclusive, the short is available only through Simons' own retail channels, which shields it from the broad discounting cycles that often affect multi-brand stocked items and preserves a sense of limited-edition purchase.
- The contrast-striped underside — visible only when cuffed or at the hem — mirrors the 'quiet luxury' aesthetic Simons cultivates in its exclusive lines: understated details that reward the owner without broadcasting for the crowd.
- The 100% organic cotton chambray directly reflects Simons' stated commitment to 'buying better, using more ecological fabrics,' making these shorts a sustainability-conscious choice for a casual beach cover-up.
Styling the matching chambray shirt
- At $49 for the shorts and $69 for the shirt, the full coordinated outfit totals $118 CAD, positioning it as an entry-level price for a designer-coordinated set that would typically cost more from a standalone brand.
- The shirt shares the same 100% organic cotton chambray fabric and carries a button-front, chest patch pocket, and rounded hem—details that visually tie into the shorts' slant pockets and elastic waistband, making the two pieces read as a designed set rather than a haphazard combination.
- Both pieces are produced under Simons' in-house label and marked as Simons exclusives, so the coordinated set is not a third-party item you'll find across multiple retailers—it's unique to Simons' own collection.
- Beyond the matching shirt, the shorts belong to Simons' exclusive Parasol Stripe collection that also includes a matching sarong in the same blue chambray and a pink maxi dress, letting you build a coordinated vacation wardrobe from multiple mix-and-match pieces.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Model wearing a relaxed button-down shirt and matching elastic-waist shorts in vertical blue-and-white stripes; shirt has a spread collar, patch pocket, visible white buttons, and pink inner sleeve cuffs; shorts have a gathered elastic waistband and small folded hem.
- Shirt silhouetteLong-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-down shirt with a spread collar, visible front placket with white buttons, and a single chest patch pocket on the left side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.67 (high) - Shirt cuffsSleeve cuffs turned up to show a contrasting solid pink fabric on the inside of the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.47 · w 0.13 · h 0.14 (medium) - Shirt fabric patternVertical alternating medium-light blue and white stripes of roughly equal width across the shirt body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.67 (high) - Shorts constructionMatching shorts in the same vertical blue-and-white stripe fabric with a gathered elastic waistband and a small folded hem at the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible bikini topTriangle bikini top with vertical red and pink stripes and thin straps, worn under the open shirt and visible across the chest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.31 · h 0.20 (high) - Buttons and placketWhite round buttons visible down the shirt placket; placket runs centrally from collar to hem and is unbuttoned revealing the garment underneath.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Pocket detailSingle chest patch pocket on the left front of the shirt aligned with the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain off-white background holding a woven straw bag; even neutral lighting with soft shadow at model right.
- Background and lightingPlain light off-white backdrop with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
- PropWoven straw handbag with knotted handles held in the model's left hand, visible in the lower-left area of the image.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.77 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Model pose and croppingThree-quarter standing pose, image shows model from just above the head to mid-thigh with slight head turn to viewer left.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution studio photograph with clear detail and no visible motion blur.
Colors
light blue stripe· shirt and shorts stripe#94B4E3white stripe· shirt and shorts stripelight pink cuff· shirt cuff interior#FCACCC- Shirt silhouetteLong-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-down shirt with a spread collar, visible front placket with white buttons, and a single chest patch pocket on the left side.
- 02
Product
Lightweight mid-rise shorts with vertical blue and white stripes, elasticized waistband with horizontal stripe detail, inset side pockets, and a straight hem; shown on a model from waist to mid-thigh.
- Main garment shapeShorts with a relaxed straight cut falling to mid-thigh; visible front center seam and gentle fabric drape creating soft vertical folds.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Waistband constructionElasticized waistband composed of the same striped fabric but with the stripes running horizontally across the band; waistband sits at a mid-rise position on the model.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high) - Side pocketInset side pocket opening visible on the left front (model right) with the model's hand inserted, pocket bag integrated into side seam.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.25 · h 0.32 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a subtle slub or chambray texture visible in the stripe fill, causing slight variation in blue tone.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (medium) - Stripe patternVertical alternating blue and white stripes on the short panels; stripes are approximately uniform in width except where waistband shows horizontal orientation.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem detailStraight stitched hem at leg openings with visible single-line topstitching.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.80 · w 0.86 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model torso and upper legs against a neutral light background; bikini top and model hands are visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model visibleCrop shows model from just below the bust to mid-thigh; model wearing a red and pink striped bikini top that is partially visible above the shorts.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high) - Right handModel's right hand rests alongside the right thigh, fingers relaxed and visible.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white or very light beige seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadow.
- Image framingCentered vertical crop focusing on the shorts and waist area; no visible packaging or tags.
Colors
sky blue chambray· vertical stripe - blue#94B4E3clean white· vertical stripe - white- Main garment shapeShorts with a relaxed straight cut falling to mid-thigh; visible front center seam and gentle fabric drape creating soft vertical folds.
- 03
Product
Rear view of lightweight woven shorts with vertical blue and white stripes, elastic gathered waistband, visible side seam pocket at the left hip, and a straight stitched hem.
- Overall shapeHigh-waist short with relaxed A-line legs ending above mid-thigh shown from the rear on a model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Waistband constructionWide elastic waistband with horizontal gathering and stitched channel lines across the top of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Stripe patternEven vertical stripes alternating medium blue and white running continuously from waistband to hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven chambray-like texture visible as fine irregular slub and weave variation in both blue and white areas.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Side seam pocketLeft side seam pocket opening visible where the model's hand rests near the hip, pocket opening integrated into side seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Back center seamCenter-back vertical seam visible running down the middle of the rear panel.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.58 (medium) - Hem detailStraight hem with visible topstitching around each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped to show the model from mid-back to mid-thigh against a neutral light background; bikini top tie visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped rear three-quarter view focusing on the lower back and shorts; model's left arm and hand are visible resting by the side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible non-product itemBlue bikini top tie straps knotted at the center back and hanging down over the waistband; not part of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and faint shadow along the model's left side.
Colors
medium chambray blue· blue stripe#84A4D3natural white· white stripe#F4F1F3- Overall shapeHigh-waist short with relaxed A-line legs ending above mid-thigh shown from the rear on a model.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Since these shorts are 100% cotton, how do they perform when wet? Do they become heavy or take long to dry?
- Since these shorts are 100% cotton, they will absorb water and become heavy when wet, and they will take longer to dry compared to synthetic swimwear. They are best suited as a beach cover-up rather than for swimming.
- How does the fit compare to standard shorts sizing? Are they true to size, or should you size up/down?
- We do not have specific sizing feedback for this style, but as 100% cotton shorts, they may shrink slightly in the wash. We recommend consulting the size chart and considering sizing up if you are between sizes or prefer a looser fit.
- What does the contrast-striped underside look like? Is it a lining or a different fabric color visible at the hem?
- The contrast-striped underside is likely a lining or a different fabric print on the inside of the shorts, which may be visible at the hem or when the shorts are cuffed. It adds a subtle style detail but we don't have an image to confirm.
- Can these shorts be machine washed, and do they shrink in the wash like typical cotton?
- Yes, these 100% cotton shorts can be machine washed. To minimize shrinkage, we recommend washing in cold water and tumble drying on low or line drying. Always follow the care label instructions.