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Returns are accepted within 100 days
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Women's basic shorts at DILLING are underwear shorts made from organic cotton or merino wool, designed for everyday use. Underwear shorts sit at the top of the thigh and provide more coverage than briefs while being less bulky than longer styles. They are a practical everyday underwear choice for use under skirts, dresses, or as a standalone base layer in warmer conditions. DILLING women's basic shorts are made in simple cuts without embellishment, in natural materials suited to daily wear and frequent washing.
The women's basic shorts range covers organic cotton and merino styles in standard and high-waist fits, sized across a full range of adult women's sizes.
Underwear shorts are the most practical everyday underwear option for active use under fitted or flowing clothing. Shorts eliminate the friction between the inner thigh that can occur when wearing skirts and dresses, making them particularly useful for walking, cycling, or extended periods of activity. They also function as a light base layer for the upper leg in cooler conditions. The basic cut at DILLING avoids visible lines under fitted clothing while providing the coverage of a full underwear short.
Organic cotton basic shorts in the women's range are breathable and suited to everyday use. Cotton is absorbent and comfortable against the skin, making it a reliable choice for all-day underwear. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides, which is particularly relevant for a garment worn directly against the skin for extended periods. Cotton shorts can be machine washed at standard temperatures and are low-maintenance to keep in a daily rotation.
Merino wool basic shorts provide light temperature regulation and are suited to use as underwear or as a thin base layer under clothing in cooler conditions. Merino manages moisture by absorbing it into the fibre without feeling damp on the skin, which keeps the wearer comfortable across varied activity levels and temperatures. Merino wool naturally resists odour, which makes these shorts practical for travel or days with mixed activity levels. Merino shorts should be washed on a wool cycle at 30°C.
Women's basic shorts at DILLING are available in standard and high-waist fits. The standard waist sits at the natural hip; the high-waist style sits above the navel and provides a smoother silhouette under high-waisted clothing. Both cuts are cut close to the thigh without a separate leg hem that would be visible under fitted clothing.
Organic cotton shorts can be machine washed at 40°C. Merino wool shorts should be washed on a wool cycle at 30°C and laid flat to dry. Full care instructions are on each product label.
