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Designed for

Casual

Why you’ll love this

Technical meets tailored. These pleated shorts feature classic design touches and use four-way stretch Luxtreme™ fabric for a powerfully sleek look and feel.

Daydrift Pleated High-Rise Short 5"

Details

High Rise, 5" Length

  • Relaxed fit is roomy through glutes and thighs

Product Features

  • Hand pockets with hidden card sleeve
  • Back welt pockets are stitched closed—snip open to use
  • Cinch the interior drawcord to customize your fit
  • Faux fly

Sweat-Wicking Luxtreme™ Fabric

  • Sweat-wicking
  • Four-way stretch
  • Cool, smooth feel
  • Added Lycra® fibre for stretch and shape retention

Materials & Care

  • Pocket Lining: 89% Polyester (recycled), 11% Elastane
  • Body: 69% Nylon, 31% Lycra Elastane
  • Machine Wash Cold
  • Do Not Bleach
  • Tumble Dry Low
  • Low Iron If Needed
  • Do Not Dry Clean
  • Wash With Like Colors

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Reviews

4.5

(13)

Fit based on reviews: True to size

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3 weeks ago

Best shorts!

Great shorts! Can be dressed up or worn casually. Perfect for work or going out. So comfy!

Size Purchased:XLUsual Size:12-14/ L-XLFits:A bit small

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Response from lululemon

3 weeks ago

The sweat spot has been met with the Daydrift Pleated High-Rise Short 5, Size M, Black.

1 month ago

The Best Classy Golf Shorts

Perfect golf shorts with a sophisticated look. Fitted waist with plenty of room to move. Holds shirts tucked in. Polished and classy.

Size Purchased:XSUsual Size:XSFits:True to size

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1 month ago

Perfect casual shorts

Great length and comfortable! Stretchy and moisture wicking. Great paired with Ace tennis polo.

Size Purchased:LargeUsual Size:10Fits:True to size

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Sweat Collective member

2 months ago

Shorts

Those are very comfortable shorts. I love them.

Size Purchased:SUsual Size:SFits:True to size

Incentivized review

Response from lululemon

2 months ago

We're feeling the love—thanks for sharing your experience wearing these shorts.

3 months ago

Great shorts

Love the length love the look dress it up dress it down feels great On just would like it and more color options please please !!!

Size Purchased:SUsual Size:SFits:True to size

Response from lululemon

3 months ago

A great length, effortless versatility, and all-day comfort? No wonder you're asking for more colours. Your feedback is noted.

3 months ago

Best Classy Shorts

I absolutely love the full length day drift pants so I was not surprised that I loved the shorts in the 5” length. I can wear them to work, run errands in them, and also dress them up and head to a patio! Please make this length in the colour ivory!!

Size Purchased:MUsual Size:MFits:True to size

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Response from lululemon

3 months ago

Thanks for sharing the love. We’re so glad the Daydrift Pleated High-Rise Short has become such a versatile favourite. We appreciate your request for the 5" length in Ivory and will share it with our team.

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