Twik
Dress Mini Short
This Twik by Simons Dress Mini Short is a tailored mini short with a zip fly, belt loops, light fluid crepe fabric, slant front pockets, and piped back pockets. Designed in Canada, it has a 9.25-inch rise and a 2-inch inseam. Based on customer feedback, Twik sizing runs small, so consider ordering a larger size.
- Material
- light and fluid crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Size
Specifications
Light and fluid crepe shorts featuring a zip fly, belt loops, and slant pockets with piped pockets behind.
Zip fly, belt loops, light and fluid crepe, slant and piped pockets.
- Material
- light and fluid crepe
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- zip fly closure
- belt loops
- light and fluid crepe fabric
- slant pockets
- piped pockets behind
- rise: 9.25 inches
- inseam length: 2 inches
- mini length
Product Insights
The Twik Dress Mini Short delivers a polished, structured fit suitable for dressy occasions with its zip fly, belt loops, and piped pockets, while the high-waisted 9.25-inch rise and 2-inch inseam visually lengthen legs. Its soft, flowing drape and matte, pebbly texture offer a refined feel, and the crinkled weave enhances breathability. However, Twik sizing runs smaller than other Simons brands—consider sizing up—and the grey crepe may be slightly sheer, recommending nude undergarments. Made from a blend of recycled polyester, viscose, and spandex, it requires cold hand-wash and flat drying, yet the crepe resists creasing. This accessible, quality piece targets trend-conscious shoppers seeking a balance of dressy structure and airy comfort.
Verified claims
- Rise and inseam
- 9.25-inch rise hits natural waist, visually lengthening legs despite the 2-inch inseam.
- Tailored construction
- Zip fly, belt loops, and piped pockets give the shorts a polished, structured fit suitable for dressy occasions.
- Sizing
- Twik sizing runs smaller than other Simons house brands; consider sizing up.
- Drape
- The light and fluid crepe drapes softly without adding volume, while tailored details keep the silhouette airy yet sharp.
- Texture
- Matte, pebbly surface gives the shorts a refined, luxurious hand feel.
- Breathability
- Crinkled weave creates air pockets that boost airflow and cooling.
- Care
- Cold hand-wash and flat dry; crepe weave resists creasing.
- Styling formulas
- Pairing these grey shorts with soft pink creates a romantic contrast.
- Proportion tips
- Balance the tailored silhouette with a cropped top or oversized layer.
- Brand styling
- Twik is Simons' house line targeting younger, trend-conscious shoppers.
- Material
- 63% recycled polyester, 33% viscose, 4% spandex; requires cold or hand wash.
- Pockets
- The shorts have slant front pockets and piped back pockets, giving both front and back pocket openings without added bulk.
Product record
- Title
- Dress Mini Short
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dress Mini Short: Choose this for a tailored, low-rise mini short in a smooth light grey or chocolate/espresso crepe with a subtle A-line leg opening, made from 63% recycled-bottle polyester, 33% viscose, and 4% spandex. It offers a zip fly, belt loops, slant front pockets, and back welt pockets for a dressy, suiting-like look. Note that listed inseam measurements differ between sources (2 inches / 5 cm on the Simons page versus 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm on another listing), and the scrape only shows the LARGE size, so confirm sizing before ordering.[1,2,3,4,5,6] | Linen-Blend Dress Mini Short: Choose this if you want a lightweight, high-rise mini short in a breathable linen and LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend with a touch of stretch (3% spandex) and a lining. Its tailored look—front pleats, wide waistband with belt loops, zip fly, slant pockets and welt back pockets, with an 11 inch rise and a very short 3 inch inseam—suits a relaxed, slightly A-line silhouette that ends around mid-thigh as worn on the model. It comes in White in sizes X-Small to X-Large, but keep in mind the inseam is extremely short, so it is best for those comfortable with a true micro length.[7,8,9,10] | Ruffled Poplin Mini Short In Support Of Tel-Jeunes And Jack.org: Choose this if you want a lightweight poplin mini short with a feminine finish, featuring an elastic waistband with a small front bow, a relaxed slightly flared silhouette that ends above mid-thigh, and a narrow ruffle trim running around each leg opening. It comes in sizes X-Small through X-Large in black, and each purchase includes a 5 dollar donation to the youth mental health organizations Tel-jeunes and Jack.org. Note the listings give conflicting fabric details—100% cotton poplin versus a 50% organic cotton, 48% cotton, 2% spandex blend—so check the garment label if fiber content matters to you.[11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Pair of low-rise, tailored mini shorts in a smooth light gray woven fabric with belt loops, a center front seam, and a short straight hem visible from the front view.
- SilhouetteLow-rise mini short silhouette with a straight short hem that sits well above mid-thigh from the front view.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with visible stitched belt loops spaced across the front waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.51 · w 0.63 · h 0.08 (high) - Front constructionCenter front seam and a faint stitched front fly seam are visible; there is a short front crease/vent at each thigh hem giving a slightly tailored look.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.56 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture consistent with suiting or woven short material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.57 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (high) - Visible interior/occlusionLeft side of waistband is slightly pulled down by model's hand, revealing a small gap between waistband and body; no interior lining or tags are visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the shorts with styling items; neutral light background and soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model stylingModel wears a white cropped T-shirt and a black oversized jacket draped off the shoulders; these garments appear as styling props and are not described as packaging.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white to light gray seamless studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing under the model.
- Shot framingThree-quarter frontal crop of the model from head to mid-thigh centered in frame, showing the shorts and midriff clearly.
- Accessories visibleModel is wearing small oval sunglasses and has visible manicured nails; these accessories are part of the styling.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.03 · w 0.50 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
light gray· shorts#9DA1AC- SilhouetteLow-rise mini short silhouette with a straight short hem that sits well above mid-thigh from the front view.
- 02
Product
Front view of a pair of short, tailored gray woven shorts worn on a model; visible details include a straight waistband with belt loops, a concealed front fly seam, short inseam with a small center-front hem notch, and partial occlusion by a black jacket on the left side.
- Overall shapeLow-rise, short-length tailored shorts with a straight waistband and a short, straight hemline that sits well above mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.68 · h 0.34 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsWide straight waistband with visible belt loops evenly spaced across the front waistband; loops are narrow and made from same gray fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Front fly seamConcealed front fly indicated by a top-stitched vertical seam slightly off-center at the front; seam extends down from the waistband to the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high) - Center-front hem detailSmall vertical notch or short slit at the center of the front hem creating a subtle front opening in the hemline.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Side pocket areaSlightly visible side pocket opening and side seam on the right hip area, integrated into the short's side panel.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric and textureMedium-weight woven suiting-like fabric with a smooth, matte finish and fine visible weave texture at this scale.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Left-side occlusionLeft front hip and hem are partially covered by a black folded jacket held by the model, obscuring a small portion of the left short.
Other
Studio shot cropped to show midriff and upper legs of a model wearing the shorts; neutral light background and soft even lighting; a black jacket prop is held in the model's left hand and a cropped white top is visible above the waistband.
- Shot compositionCropped frontal studio image showing model from just below the chest to mid-thigh, centered on the shorts.
- Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Prop heldBlack jacket with visible zipper held in the model's left hand and draped over the left thigh area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (medium) - Visible non-product clothingCropped white top ending above the waistband is visible and not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
cool medium gray· shorts body#9496A1- Overall shapeLow-rise, short-length tailored shorts with a straight waistband and a short, straight hemline that sits well above mid-thigh.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of light grey tailored mini shorts on a model, showing waistband, belt loops, back welt pockets, and short inseam hem.
- View and fitRear-facing view of the shorts worn by a model; shorts sit at the natural waist and have a short inseam with a straight hem that rests on the upper thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.27 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsShaped waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the back waist; waistband has a horizontal seam line.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Back pocket detailsTwo horizontal welt pocket openings on the back, stitched closed and aligned symmetrically across the seat.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high) - Center back seamVertical center-back seam visible on the shorts, running from waistband toward crotch.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, woven fabric with a matte finish and slight suiting texture; appears medium weight and structured.
- Hem and leg openingStraight, unrolled hem with a slightly flared leg opening at the thigh that creates a subtle A-line silhouette.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a standing model against a plain off-white background with soft, even lighting.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with relaxed arms and slightly turned head to the right; hair covers part of the upper back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral off-white background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows.
- Other clothing visibleModel is wearing a short white cropped T-shirt that covers the upper back above the waistband of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Image crop and qualityFull-body crop from head to mid-thigh with the product centered; high resolution and sharp focus on garment details.
Colors
light cool grey· shorts body#9395A2- View and fitRear-facing view of the shorts worn by a model; shorts sit at the natural waist and have a short inseam with a straight hem that rests on the upper thigh.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/WitchesVsPatriarchy, r/femalefashionadvice, r/FrugalFemaleFashionRedditors describe Twik (Simons' youthful brand) as offering decent quality clothing but caution that sizing runs small, with some users ordering dresses from the line.
One user praised the quality of Twik clothing, while others noted sizing issues (runs small) which can be a drawback for online shopping.
Themes
Use Cases
- Purchasing dresses from the Twik line
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- How does Twik fit compared to other Simons brands?
- Twik runs small; size up compared to Contemporaine and Icone.
- Is Twik clothing good quality?
- Based on limited feedback, Twik clothing is decent quality.
Compared To
vs Contemporaine (Simons brand)
Twik sizing requires larger sizes compared to Contemporaine; same person wears L/XL in Twik but M in Contemporaine.
vs Icone (Simons brand)
Twik runs much smaller than Icone, which tends to run big.
Source Threads
Twik line positioning and sizing at Simons
At Simons, Twik is the tween/teen/early 20s line, Icone is the mid-20s/30s line, and Contemporaine is the 30+ line (but I order from all three -- important to pay attention to size charts as I'm an L or XL in Twik, L in Icone and M in Contemporaine).
u/yogensnuzr/WitchesVsPatriarchyView thread →
Positive review of Twik clothing quality
My favorite brand on their site is Twik. I've done multiple orders and found every piece of clothing I get is decent quality.
u/Cat_Proxyr/femalefashionadviceView thread →
Twik sizing runs small compared to Icone
Most of the clothing I have is the Icone mini brand which does run big as others have mentioned, whereas Twik is much smaller.
u/cephlesr/FrugalFemaleFashionView thread →