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Japanese Shorts

Japanese shorts that end at the knee and carry the detail: paisley showing through snap sides, an asymmetric paneled hem, jacquard trim on stretch denim, a silver chain on cargo pockets, or a print of snowy peaks. Most have an elastic or drawcord waist, in Asian sizes from XS to 5XL.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Finding your fit in Japanese shorts

Layers, panels and hardware

The paisley shorts are built in two layers: a plain outer layer with metal snaps down each side, and black-and-white paisley that shows below the hem and through the open snaps. The asymmetric pair steps its black hem in panels, longer on one leg than the other. The women's cargo shorts hang a two-strand silver chain from the waistband to a flap pocket, with a buckled strap on each side.

Denim and prints

The denim shorts are slim stretch denim with a woven jacquard of zig-zag and diamond bands in orange, red, green, teal and cream, repeated inside the turned-up cuffs. The patchwork shorts, in a thin woven fabric, print navy, teal and bright blue panels with brush-script lettering, and the white drawstring shorts carry a range of blue-gray snowy mountains.

Choosing your Japanese shorts size

Go by the waist, hip and length in each size guide rather than the label. Most pairs have an elastic waist with a drawcord, so they adjust a little; the denim shorts are slim, so take your true size there. Sizes run from XS on the denim to 5XL on the patchwork pair. Most pairs are knee-length, so they work with a plain tee and high-tops.