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Soft Luxe High Waist Knit Shorts

Zella

Current Price $23.97 to $25.97
Up to 59% off.
Comparable value $59.00
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Color: Grey Forged
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Details & care

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

Size info

  • 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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Most helpful positive review

Aug 11, 2026

soft and comfy

I was a little hesitant to buy this set after reading some reviews mentioning pilling, but I decided to give it a try and purchased both the top and pants. I wore them all day, and I’m happy to say that I didn’t experience any pilling at all. I also read that this set runs loose, so instead of my usual size Medium, I ordered an XS in the top and a Small in the pants. The top fits perfectly—not too tight, but still with just the right amount of room for a comfortable, flattering fit.
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Most helpful critical review

Aug 31, 2026

Terrible fabric

Wanted to love this as the fabric is so soft to the touch and feels great on. HOWEVER, the excessive pilling is terrible. Have not worn them often but they look terrible now. Do not buy if you care how they look.
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5 stars44%
4 stars9%
3 stars9%
2 stars16%
1 star22%
Sept 8, 2026

Shorts I can wear anywhere!

A basic from Zelle that is worth it.
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brokerbecky
Aug 31, 2026

Terrible fabric

Wanted to love this as the fabric is so soft to the touch and feels great on. HOWEVER, the excessive pilling is terrible. Have not worn them often but they look terrible now. Do not buy if you care how they look.
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imabeachlover
Aug 16, 2026
I wore these once and unless you have a large thigh gap, these immediately pill. I have bought other Zella items and they pill as well. But one wear and prior to washing is too quick.
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Stan1smith
Aug 11, 2026

soft and comfy

I was a little hesitant to buy this set after reading some reviews mentioning pilling, but I decided to give it a try and purchased both the top and pants. I wore them all day, and I’m happy to say that I didn’t experience any pilling at all. I also read that this set runs loose, so instead of my usual size Medium, I ordered an XS in the top and a Small in the pants. The top fits perfectly—not too tight, but still with just the right amount of room for a comfortable, flattering fit.
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assfghjj
Aug 9, 2026

Shorts

Vary soft and comfortable. Good quality fabric.
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Skippy Smoke
Aug 2, 2026

soft and comfortable

I agree with all the five star reviews. Very comfortable and soft. Nicely thick. Great length. I’ve had zero pilling or washing issues. Maybe I haven’t had them long enough for that but many people say happens with first wear or first wash? I have a blue and a green pair. Both are like new so far. Slightly large - if between sizes, go with the smaller one.
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CeceAnne
July 31, 2026

waist knit shorts

Extremely soft and comfortable wearing however pills very easily and as soon as you begin to wear. Def not varley quality and this material appears to stain rather easily as well.
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Traceymari
July 29, 2026

Do Not Buy

Shorts pill after 3 washes and look terrible. What a waist of money!
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MarielF
May 2, 2026

Perfect length for this type of shorts

Very comfortable, hits at the right height on the leg to be flattering.
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Katie from Bay Area CA
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.
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LisaInNCalifornia
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
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njennings
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.
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