These black New Saks shorts are a compact, stud-detail summer piece with a labelled size 40 and a cotton-elastane composition. Presented in As New condition, they offer a fitted, short silhouette ideal for warm-weather wardrobes and layered European styling.
Product Details
Carefully photographed and described for resale: this pair is black, finished with pyramid-stud pocket trim and a double-button waist. The interior label shows 40 and composition details; fabric contains cotton and elastane for a soft, slightly stretchy hand.
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Brand: New Saks — visible woven label inside the waist
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Material: 98% ALGODON, 2% ELASTANO (cotton with elastane for slight stretch)
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Condition: As New — no visible wear, intact trims and stitching
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Fit: Unknown — short, fitted silhouette with a mid-rise waist
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Size: Labeled W40 (EU 48) — waist marking read from the garment label
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Design: Short length with folded hem and studded pocket detailing
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Measurements: Waist label reads 40; inseam and exact flat measurements available on request
Styling & Versatility
This pair of black shorts adapts to both casual daytime looks and urban evening styling across European climates. Use them as a capsule piece for warm-season city travel where compact packing and easy layering matter.
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Occasion: Weekend citywear or a relaxed evening out — pairs well with lightweight knits
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Pair With: structured linen shirt, minimal leather sandals, and a compact crossbody bag for streamlined layering
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Complementary Pieces: merino knit, tailored blazer, minimalist loafers for a transitional office-to-evening look
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Practicality: Mid-rise cut and stretch content allow comfortable daily wear and compact packing for travel
Sustainability
Buying pre-owned extends the life of quality garments and reduces textile waste; this New Saks pair benefits from careful reuse without compromising style. We emphasize transparent condition grading and minimal additional processing to keep embodied impact low.
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Textile Waste: Purchasing this pre-owned piece keeps it in circulation and away from landfill
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Circular Fashion: Each resale supports extended garment lifecycle and reuse
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Brand Values: New Saks pieces on our platform are curated for quality and longevity
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Packaging: Shipped in minimal-waste, protective packaging to reduce transport footprint
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about fit, care and shipping for this item. If specific measurements or additional photos are needed, please ask us directly.
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Q: What is the labelled size? The garment label reads 40 (interpreted as W40 / EU 48).
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Q: What is the EU equivalent? EU equivalent: 48, derived from the labelled W40 size.
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Q: What is the condition? As New — the item shows no visible wear and all trims are intact.
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Q: How should I wash this? Machine wash 30°C on a gentle cycle; do not bleach and air dry flat to preserve the elastane content.
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Q: Are exact measurements available? Exact flat measurements (waist, hip, rise, inseam) are available on request — please ask us directly.
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Q: Can I return the item if it doesn't fit? Yes — returns are accepted within the platform policy; see our returns page for details.
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Q: Is the colour true to the photos? Photos show a strong true black; slight variance can occur depending on screen calibration.
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Q: Does the item come from a smoke-free environment? Yes — all items are stored and shipped from smoke-free facilities.
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Q: What is the fabric content? Label reads 98% ALGODON, 2% ELASTANO (cotton/elastane).
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Q: Missing info or special requests? [Please ask us directly.]
Vintage New Saks Black Shorts Women W40 has out of 3 sustainability stars. Like all products on BOAS, this product is climate positive and it has at least one independent sustainability label. Read more about the ratings on our sustainability criteria page.
