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Soft Luxe High Waist Knit Shorts

Zella

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Current Price $23.60 to $35.40
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Previous Price $59.00
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Lightweight, spacer-knit fabric brings breathable comfort to ultrasoft shorts styled with a high drawstring waist and handy pockets.

  • 5" inseam
  • Elastic/drawstring waist
  • Front slant pockets
  • 50% modal, 45% polyester, 5% spandex
  • Machine wash, dry flat
  • Imported
  • This brand has committed to science-based climate action, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science
  • This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: brand adheres to responsible social and environmental practices
  • Item #10577730
  • Core Product ID 333333MKHX

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  • XXS=00, XS=0-2, S=4-6, M=8-10, L=12-14, XL=16-18, XXL=20.
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Zella

Step into your training schedule and maximize the power of your mind, body and energy. Stay focused, go further, be invincible and achieve balance in Zella athletic wear, designed with ultimate comfort innovation and peak performance technology to enhance your workout. For men, women and girls with ambitious fitness goals and a commitment to wellness. Available exclusively at Nordstrom. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Zella has committed to science-based climate action, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science. 

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(45)453.7 out of 5
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Fit: True to size

Most helpful positive review

Mar 13, 2025

buttery soft

I love the soft texture of the set and breathable fabric. Fits true to size; loose type of style. I have an hour glass shape and I tend to use 6-8 for bottoms. The medium fit perfectly. Definitely going to also purchase the brown color for my collection for this spring and summer.
IWarner
5found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

May 8, 2025

pill after first wear

Was do exited for these and the matching jacket but they pilled terribly after the first wear. Basically unwearable. Reallllllyyyyy bad quality
Cray1234
Verified purchase
21found this helpful

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3 stars9%
2 stars13%
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June 22, 2025

Quality Issue

The fit and style is amazing, plus they’re so soft and comfortable! However, after one wear/wash they’re so pilled—so disappointing! I thought they would be the BEST Varley dupe😩 until I washed them.
MamaWi
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Medium
Height:
5’8”
Weight:
153 lb.
24found this helpful
May 8, 2025

pill after first wear

Was do exited for these and the matching jacket but they pilled terribly after the first wear. Basically unwearable. Reallllllyyyyy bad quality
Verified purchase
Cray1234
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
Height:
6’0”
Weight:
170 lb.
21found this helpful
May 7, 2025

cute fit bad quality

Love the fit and style. Great wasteband and color. But it pilled within the first four/five washes
LEISUREgirlie
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Medium
Color:
BROWN MOLE
Height:
5’9”
Weight:
135 lb.
16found this helpful
July 6, 2025

bad quality shorts

When I received it,I love its soft.But after washing, it appears pill, I felt so terrible. So bad experience!Do not buy it again
Mindylee
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Small
Color:
PINK DESERT
Height:
5’2”
Weight:
136 lb.
13found this helpful
Dec 16, 2025

terrible quality

These are so soft and comfy, very flattering. I bought multiple colors in the shorts, pants and sweatshirts. Pilled and snagged like crazy after one wear, before I had even washed them. Was worse after washing. They were great about accepting the return, standing by their house brands and customers, as always. Too bad it didn’t work out, but their customer service made it worth the headache.
Verified purchase
AudinTX
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Height:
5’2”
Weight:
125 lb.
11found this helpful
Sept 13, 2025

it pills.

The short are comfortable and just long enough to be not too short. The problem appeared after wearing it a few times, it started to pill around the butt area. Keeping it anyways because it's comfy, but probably won't wear it out.
Verified purchase
LisaInNCalifornia
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Height:
5’6”
Weight:
114 lb.
10found this helpful
May 7, 2025

love!

The only thing I would change is to make them slightly less high rise, these come well above my belly button and I have a long torso. I appreciate the inseam length though. I got the matching tank and it’s such a cute comfy set for summer! I sized down in the top and bottom to small top and medium bottom. I’m usually a 10/Large in shorts (8 in pants/leggings) and medium/large top depending on the style. I think a medium top could have fit oversized too but it was sold out anyways.
Verified purchase
ElceCalvert
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
Height:
5’5”
Weight:
175 lb.
7found this helpful
Sept 13, 2025

super soft but pilled after first wear

These are the ultimate soft material but wire once and washed on delicate and air dried- pilled terribly- returned
Verified purchase
njennings
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
X-Large
Color:
GREY FORGED
Height:
5’8”
6found this helpful
July 29, 2026

Do Not Buy

Shorts pill after 3 washes and look terrible. What a waist of money!
MarielF
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Medium
5found this helpful
Sept 6, 2025

Poor quality

I purchased the matching top and bottom, was super excited to have the set. After wearing it for a few hours I had to take it off because the material was pulling all over the back wear I sat and looked like I had it for years. Very poor quality. The top seems ok, but the shorts definitely not good. Do not waste your money and purchase this item.
Islandgirlbeauty
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
5found this helpful
Mar 13, 2025

buttery soft

I love the soft texture of the set and breathable fabric. Fits true to size; loose type of style. I have an hour glass shape and I tend to use 6-8 for bottoms. The medium fit perfectly. Definitely going to also purchase the brown color for my collection for this spring and summer.
IWarner
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
5found this helpful
Apr 10, 2025

AMAZING!

These shorts are amazing! They are soft and smooth and flattering. I love this fabric. They are long enough that I don't have to worry about showing too much, but not so long that I look like a park ranger. I got the brown. The white and pink were too thin. Please make them in black, grey, green, navy, etc. I will be checking back every week for more colors!
MommyBean
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Medium
Color:
BROWN MOLE
Height:
5’7”
Weight:
170 lb.
4found this helpful

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