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Lace Trim Jersey Shorts

$99.00

Let the everyday, spill over with lace.

Introducing The Laced Meadow Short from Empty Reference. We envisioned a short truly born for idle summer days—it doesn't chase a tight silhouette but celebrates ease and relaxation. The fabric is a dance of 98% skin-friendly cotton and 2% spandex, granting a soft hand-feel and just-right stretch that moves with every sit, lounge, and stride.

Green and blue intertwine in a fine mini-check. This classic pattern is reinterpreted, shedding all formality to leave only a fresh visual rhythm and effortless retro charm, as if cut from a fragment of a vintage picnic blanket. The comfortably wide elastic waistband completely eliminates size anxiety and waist constriction, inviting the body into a state of complete repose.

The design's masterstroke lies at the hem. A band of delicate white lace is meticulously sewn into the inside of the cuff, revealing itself subtly when you walk or sit. This isn't a loud ornament but a secret, gentle signal, weaving pastoral poetry and artisanal delicacy into the most everyday of shapes. This is a short for dreamers, day-trippers, and all who savor the quiet romance of the mundane.

🌼 The Poetic Blueprint of an Easy Piece:

✔ Hem Lace Trim Detail: The soulful accent. The white lace isn't applied on top but is exquisitely integrated as part of the hem structure. It adds a soft, feminine (or refined) contrast from within to the crisp hemline, a low-key yet memorable design signature.
✔ Comfort Stretch Mini-Check Fabric: Foundational assurance. The cotton-spandex blend ensures the check pattern stays smooth and the body moves freely. The green-blue palette is fresh and neutral; the mini-check scale is flattering, avoiding visual bulk and creating a crisp summer vibe.
✔ Full-Circumference Elastic Waistband: The core of inclusivity. Delivers pressure-free wear, adapting to waist fluctuations—key to ultimate comfort. Simple in appearance, comfortable within, it eliminates the need for a belt.
✔ Gender-Neutral Relaxed Silhouette: Boundary-breaking design. Cut in a straight, slightly relaxed fit that doesn't over-emphasize curves, prioritizing comfort and style to create a truly unisex, shareable wardrobe staple.
✔ Empty Reference on “The Romantic Everyday”: We believe poetry hides in life's creases. The stretchy check and elastic waist are the “body's meadow”—representing unbound movement and comfort. The band of lace is the “mind's fence”—a self-defined, gentle, beautiful boundary and ornament. These shorts are your invitation to a blissfully laid-back life.

✨ Design Details: Thoughtfulness Within Ease

Lace as a Hidden Delight: The lace placement is deliberate—on the inside of the hem. This makes it an understated hint in most static poses, fully revealing itself only in motion or at certain angles, adding interactive appeal and private aesthetic pleasure.

Check as an Emotional Base: The green-blue mini-check carries a mixed aura of calm, vintage charm, and vitality. It's more interesting than a solid color, more subtle than a large plaid, and pairs easily with all types of tops, setting an effortless yet tasteful tone.

Silhouette as a Shared Language: The comfortably relaxed cut is the physical foundation of its “gender-neutral” appeal. It doesn't serve a specific gendered aesthetic but serves a lifestyle of “genderless effortlessness.”

👕 Styling Your Easy Verse

These shorts are the versatile cornerstone of effortlessly chic style.

Classic French Nonchalance: Pair with a simple white tee, a breton stripe top, or a loose linen shirt. Finish with espadrilles or canvas sneakers. Tuck in the top casually to define the waist, letting the lace trim become the unintentionally revealed romantic detail.

Urban Naturalist: Combine with a tank top, an oversized denim jacket, or a cardigan. Balance the lace's softness with neutral, slightly rugged pieces to create a layered, effortlessly chic intellectual style.

Genderless Layering: Layer a long-sleeve undershirt beneath a short-sleeve button-down for rich texture. The shorts' check and lace detail can act as the visual anchor, perfectly balancing complexity and simplicity.

Its Natural Habitat: Weekend markets, park picnics, beach strolls, café reading, short getaways, or any summer moment demanding comfort coupled with distinctive taste.

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