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The inspiration behind the Papaya short was a desire for simplicity. A return to a simple garment that is easy to wear with anything to anywhere when it's too hot for pants. The Papaya features an elastic waistband, invisible side seam pockets, wide hem, and long inseam that hits mid-thigh. These wide-leg shorts look almost like a skirt with its loose and flowy shape.
The Papaya Shorts are available in cotton twill and 100% double organic cotton gauze in a separate listing.
Fabric: Blue Stripe
Fiber Content: Deadstock Cotton
Description: Breezy cotton that has some light texture. It feels slightly like linen, but is soft! Feels like wearing pajamas.
Care: Wash cold on delicate cycle and hang dry. The Earth and your garments will thank you!
Fabric: Gingham
Fiber Content: Deadstock cotton
Description: Breezy cotton that has some light texture. It feels slightly like linen, but is soft! Feels like wearing pajamas.
Care: Wash cold on delicate cycle and hang dry. The Earth and your garments will thank you!
Fabric: Floral and green gauze
Description: Similar to our previous gauze fabrics, it's double lined and so soft!
Care: Wash cold on delicate cycle and hang dry. The Earth and your garments will thank you!
Ericka is wearing the Papaya short in navy and gingham in size 0. She is 5'8" with a 33.5" bust, 25.5" waist, and 38" hip.
Katie is wearing the Papaya short in avocado linen and floral gauze in a size 8. She is 5'11" with a 52" bust, 53" waist, and 59" hip.
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Sotela is my favorite brand. I bought the papaya short in white linen last year, and after wearing them almost every day for an entire summer, I knew I had to get another pair: cue, gingham.
Not only are they comfortable, but they're flattering and stylish. I get so many compliments!!!
The only complaint I have is that I still get chub rub when I wear these shorts-- However, it's nothing a lil deoderant smeared on my inner thigh won't fix.
I waited to review these shorts for a while because I wanted to wear them for a while before evaluating. Now that I've worn them a lot: I LOVE THEM!!! They are the perfect length where they are just long enough to avoid thigh chaffing, while still short enough to match my style (I've never been a bermuda shorts girl). The fabric & construction are very high quality. I honestly had given up on shorts for years until I finally ordered these, and I'm so happy I did :) :) :)