
Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Aisha, Gemma, Esme, Leanne and Hannah went through everything in black pleated shorts the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, sit right and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.
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Haggar Cool 18 Shorts
$34.99 HAGGAR
UNIQLO Women's Jersey Pleated Long Shorts, Black, Small
$39.90 UNIQLOCalvin Klein Women's Pleated Tailored Shorts - Black
$99.00 $39.60 CALVIN KLEIN
Dunst Cotton-Linen Pleated Shorts Black
$77.00 RENT THE RUNWAY
Dark in Love Gwen Pleated Garter Shorts
$52.00 CRONJAGERCalvin Klein Women's Cotton Stretch Twill Pleated Bermuda Shorts - Black
$109.00 $76.30 CALVIN KLEIN![Belted Pleated Shorts [BK] (D251MSA009)](https://images2.productserve.com/?w=200&h=200&bg=white&trim=5&t=letterbox&url=ssl%3Acdn.wconcept.com%2Fproducts%2F7205016%2F14%2F720501614_1.jpg&feedId=21675&k=a4025c57cf746e327503216150f8c78f09fae7af)
Belted Pleated Shorts [BK] (D251MSA009)
$276.00 W CONCEPT![Sig Tag 01 Shorts [Black]](https://images2.productserve.com/?w=200&h=200&bg=white&trim=5&t=letterbox&url=ssl%3Acdn.wconcept.com%2Fproducts%2F7205264%2F59%2F720526459_1.jpg&feedId=21675&k=c03d7dc24611989db668577f8373369380963b3d)
Sig Tag 01 Shorts [Black]
$303.00 W CONCEPT
Susana Monaco Faux Leather Pleated Shorts Black
$158.00 SHOPBOP
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Wide Bermuda Cotton Shorts [Black]
$174.00 W CONCEPT
Theory Fluid Pleated Shorts Black
$235.00 SHOPBOP
Knickerbocker Canal Cotton & Linen Pleated Shorts 8 Black
$195.00 SHOPBOP![MINI POCKET MODERN FOUR-PANTS SHORTS [BLACK]](https://images2.productserve.com/?w=200&h=200&bg=white&trim=5&t=letterbox&url=ssl%3Acdn.wconcept.com%2Fproducts%2F7204965%2F42%2F720496542_1.jpg&feedId=21675&k=b0e6993d106647ff682d190c529c1e998fa63866)
MINI POCKET MODERN FOUR-PANTS SHORTS [BLACK]
$111.00 W CONCEPT
Faherty Sun Strider Pleated Shorts Black
$128.00 SHOPBOP
Max Mara Black Cotton Pleated Shorts
$186.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Apiece Apart Short Bari Shorts Black
$295.00 SHOPBOP![Double Pleated Bermuda Length Denim Shorts [2colors]](https://images2.productserve.com/?w=200&h=200&bg=white&trim=5&t=letterbox&url=ssl%3Acdn.wconcept.com%2Fproducts%2F7204390%2F30%2F720439030_1.jpg&feedId=21675&k=cb0481a4f5606f3ad6bcaaa9e3b431619c5e7a77)
Double Pleated Bermuda Length Denim Shorts [2colors]
$103.00 W CONCEPT
Our Legacy Pleated Shorts Studio Black Micro Canvas
$330.00 SHOPBOP
Balenciaga Black Gabardine Pleated Shorts
$329.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET![Relaxed Pleated Bermuda Shorts [Brown]](https://images2.productserve.com/?w=200&h=200&bg=white&trim=5&t=letterbox&url=ssl%3Acdn.wconcept.com%2Fproducts%2F7204668%2F62%2F720466862_1.jpg&feedId=21675&k=ae061df049d1f5bd7d123b160a525dd50d526241)
Relaxed Pleated Bermuda Shorts [Brown]
$130.00 W CONCEPT
Gucci Black Leather Trim Wool Pleated Shorts
$349.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Gucci Black Stretch Crepe Pleated Shorts
$294.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Balenciaga Black Jacquard Pleated Shorts
$269.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET
Pleated cotton shorts
$320.00 MAJE
MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Black Pleated Leather Bermuda Shorts
$472.00 $236.00 VALICOMore like this
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