Second Female Marsala Leather Short, drawstring waist, worn by model with a tan vest, full length

Second Female Marsala Leather Short, drawstring waist and curved hem, product view

Second Female Marsala Leather Short, worn by model, side view of the curved hem

Second Female Marsala Leather Short, worn by model with a white tee, front view

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Second Female Marsala Leather Short, Ivory Cream

Name: Second Female Marsala Leather Short, Ivory Cream
Brand: Second Female
SKU: SCF-MAR-IVC-M
Price: 175.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$175.00 $350.00

Reduced 50%

Second Female sizing. S is an AU 8 (EU 36), M an AU 10 (EU 38). Full measurements in the size guide below.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

An elasticated waist on a leather short sounds like a compromise. It is the reason these get worn. Leather with no give at the waist is something you put up with. Leather that moves with you is something you forget you have on.

Second Female made the Marsala in soft, smooth leather with tonal stitching. A drawstring with metal ends runs through the elasticated waist and there are two slanted pockets. Ivory cream will take marks with wear. On leather that is how it should be.

This is a past-season piece and it is reduced. It was bought because a leather short that can be worn through a whole day is not easy to find. That still holds. One remains, in size M, which is an AU 10.

Spec

Soft leather, tonal stitching
Elasticated waist with drawstring, metal ends
Two slanted pockets
Wipe with a damp cloth. Condition regularly so it does not dry out. Keep away from heat and direct sun.
Remaining: one, size M (AU 10)
Size M, AU 10, EU 38

Fit. Relaxed.

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Second Female is cut in Copenhagen to European sizing. Australian sizes are the same as UK sizes, so the UK column is your Australian size: a Second Female M is a UK and AU 10, an EU 38. The measurements below are the house's own, in centimetres, taken from the body rather than the garment.

Size chart

Size	AU / UK	EU	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	6	34	81 to 85	63 to 67	89 to 93
S	8	36	85 to 89	67 to 71	93 to 97
M	10	38	89 to 93	71 to 75	97 to 101
L	12	40	93 to 97	75 to 79	101 to 105
XL	14	42	97 to 101	79 to 83	105 to 109

Measurements in centimetres. Body measurements, not garment measurements.

Choosing between two sizes

Most Second Female styles are true to size. Fitted styles and structured fabrics are the exception, and there the house recommends the larger size. Relaxed shapes and knits with give can take the smaller one. Blazers and jackets want a little room across the shoulders and bust. Any style that runs differently is noted in its Fit line.

How to measure

Bust: around the fullest part, tape level across the back.
Waist: around the narrowest part, usually just above the navel.
Hip: around the fullest part, feet together.
Inseam: from the top of the inside leg down to the ankle.

Caring for Second Female

Wool, alpaca and mohair knits: hand wash, or a gentle wool cycle with wool detergent. Dry flat. Store folded, never on a hanger.

Leather: wipe with a damp cloth. Condition regularly so it does not dry out. Keep it away from heat and direct sun.

Cotton: wash cold and gently. Air dry to keep the shape and avoid shrinkage.

Denim: wash sparingly and inside out to protect the colour. Air dry.

For every other fabric, follow the care label sewn into the piece.

Still not sure

We have handled most of these pieces and can tell you how a particular style sits against the chart. Write to us before you order, or come and try it in Red Hill. The full edit is in our Second Female collection.

Wipe with a damp cloth. Condition regularly so it does not dry out. Keep away from heat and direct sun.

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