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Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution Frayed High Waist Cargo Shorts, Main, color,
Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution Frayed High Waist Cargo Shorts, Alternate, color,
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Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution Frayed High Waist Cargo Shorts, Alternate, color,
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'Ab'Solution Frayed High Waist Cargo Shorts

Wit & Wisdom

Lily Pad

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Sport cool, utilitarian style on a sunny day in frayed, stretch-cotton cargo shorts fashioned with 'Ab'solution shaping panels that comfortably mold and hold.

  • 4 1/2" inseam; 25" leg opening; 10 1/2" front rise; 15" back rise (size 8)
  • 97% cotton, 3% spandex
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #6171730
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Wit & Wisdom

Wit & Wisdom offers a beautiful lineup of casually chic tops and pants in a full range of sizes from petite to plus. The brand specializes in laid-back looks that are consistently clean, classic and pulled together. Women with all body types seek out Wit & Wisdom clothing, particularly the brand's famous "Ab-solution" jeans, which offer slimming, shaping and lifting in all the right places.

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Apr 30, 2021
Great fitting shorts - keeps everything in place
These shorts are wonderful - there is a an elastic band on the inside of the waist that helps keep your tummy in and the shorts secure. The length is great too - not too short and not too long or frumpy. The color in person is a little more muted - like a regular "army" green than what the picture depicts, which I actually like better. I'm 5'8" and wear 28 jeans and the size 6 fit perfectly.
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Aug 15, 2023
Quality is a disappointment
These shorts were comfortable and cute the first two times I wore them. On the third wearing (after having washed three times according to the label instructions), one of the fasteners fell off!
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CBChicago8
Verified purchase
Apr 30, 2021
Great fitting shorts - keeps everything in place
These shorts are wonderful - there is a an elastic band on the inside of the waist that helps keep your tummy in and the shorts secure. The length is great too - not too short and not too long or frumpy. The color in person is a little more muted - like a regular "army" green than what the picture depicts, which I actually like better. I'm 5'8" and wear 28 jeans and the size 6 fit perfectly.
Fit: True to size
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Color: Lily Pad
11found this helpful
love4quality
Body shape: Waist narrower than shoulders and hips
Aug 15, 2023
Quality is a disappointment
These shorts were comfortable and cute the first two times I wore them. On the third wearing (after having washed three times according to the label instructions), one of the fasteners fell off!
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
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Size purchased: 6
Usual size: 6
Color: Lily Pad
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shannenp
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June 6, 2023
Love these shorts and the color
These shorts are very comfortable. Love the length and the color. I bought both green and orange.
Fit: True to size
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MCT2
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Aug 11, 2021
Comfortable
Great material, good length. Color is fun summer color.
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Color: Persimmon
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Julieah
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Apr 25, 2021
Comfortable!
These shorts are cute comfy well made, rich color. Love the hem!
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Color: Lily Pad
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Apr 11, 2025
Soft and well made.
Wrong style for my body type, but good length, and cute pockets! Soft and well made.
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