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The Loretta Shorts

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Front view of woman standing with hands on hips in black top and wide black and white shorts in front of brick wall
Back view of woman standing with hands to her sides in black top and wide black and white shorts in front of brick wall
Woman standing in front of front stoop of house with a denim short overall outfit
Front view of woman standing with hands on hips in black top and wide black and white shorts in front of brick wall
Back view of woman standing with hands to her sides in black top and wide black and white shorts in front of brick wall
Woman standing in front of front stoop of house with a denim short overall outfit

Are you ready for summer? Even if you're not leaving your own backyard, this pattern will get you through the sultriest of days. The Loretta shorts feature fabulous pockets and an iconic (and comfortable!) ‘50s silhouette. This standalone pattern looks perfect with all your vintage-inspired tops (Hepburn anyone?).

But wait! This is also an expansion pattern. These shorts are part of the Charm Patterns “L Series,” which means they mix and match with the Lamour Dress and Liz Dress bodices to make your vintage playsuit fantasies a reality. They also coordinate with the Stanwyck Skirt bib so you can make little shorts overalls!  I named this pattern for country icon Loretta Lynn (she knows how to wear a pair of dungarees!).