MAKEMECHIC Plaid Elastic High Waist Maternity Shorts

The plaid gingham lands heavier than the tissue and lighter than you expect. Black and white sits crisp against the paper, the high waist creating a clean line as the length finishes just where shorts should finish. The elastic gives room for a belly while keeping the silhouette neat. The fabric folds without fuss and presses flat in a suitcase.

It asks for a little care in pairing. The graphic pattern competes with loud prints, so it favours simple tops and single-colour layers. The cut is made for a defined waist, so it will not read as loose or billowy. It prefers a tucked or cropped top to show the shape it makes.

One of 78 on the maternity rail in the MAKEMECHIC range. It also answers to shorts. A size letter describes the garment rather than a body, and the way we keep the figures current is set out on how we update the catalogue.