The Slackers shown in this listing are in stock and ready to ship.
They are a combination of our mid-weight and sturdy linens.
Please note: the mid-weight Slackers are shown with coordinated Cap Tops and Tunics, which are not included with your purchase.
If your colour/size/length isn't listed, find the Made-to-Order Slackers HERE
Made to order Slackers ship 2-4 weeks after receiving your order.
For further product details see below.
Like the HiLo's and Baggies, Slackers are (and are meant to be!) VERY roomy. They combine a straight leg with a dropped crotch (which hits at about knee-height) and large slash pockets (for more details about the shape and fit watch Ep 114 of the Slow Wardrobe podcast on YouTube). The resulting silhouette is less rounded than the HiLo's and Baggies but follows the relaxed, over-sized feel of most of the Layercake range. And just like the HiLo's and Baggies, they can be worn full-length or cropped, depending on the look you are after.
Slackers have a big slash pocket on both hips for a smooth silhouette.
The wide leg-shape gives them a culotte-like feel when worn cropped. When worn full-length, they are super-comfortable, easy to team with just about any other Layercake and they hit that typical Layercake combination of looking both quirky and sophisticated at the same time.
The Slow Wardrobe sizes
We follow our own sizing system, recognising that the traditional system of "ladies dress-sizes" does not account for body shape and height. See how The Slow Wardrobe sizes relate to body measurements HERE.
Trousers
These garments are designed to fit a very wide range of sizes and heights, from a UK size 10 to 28. Check these garment measurements to give you an idea of their dimensions. All trouser and skirt lengths are measured from the top of the waistband down to the bottom of the hem, along the side seam.
Palazzos: 3 sizes in 2 lengths
| Measurement - cm / in | Palazzos - Small | Palazzos - Large | Palazzos - XLarge |
| UK size | 8-14 | 14-20 | 20-28 |
| Waist relaxed | 65 / 25.5 | 80 / 32 | 95 / 37.5 |
| Waist fully extended | 102/40 | 114 / 45* | 130 / 51* |
| Hips | 127 / 50 | 142 / 56 | 158 / 62 |
| Length - Regular | 95 / 38 | 95 / 38 | 95 / 38 |
| Length - Long | 105 / 42 | 105 / 42 | 105 / 42 |
* These waist extensions still comfortably scoots over hips that measure 3" more!
Slackers: 3 waist sizes in 2 lengths
|
Measurement - cm / in |
Slackers - Small |
Slackers - Large |
Slackers - XLarge |
| UK size | 8-14 | 14-20 | 20-28 |
| Waist relaxed | 70 / 28 | 85 / 34 | 100 / 39.5 |
|
Waist fully extended |
120 / 47 | 135 / 53 | 135 / 53 |
| Hips | 137 / 54 | 153 / 60 | 153 / 60 |
|
Length - Regular |
95 / 38 | 95 / 38 | 95 / 38 |
| Length - Long | 105 / 42 | 105 / 42 | 105 / 42 |
Custom sizes
We do everything we can to be truly size-inclusive. We can highly individualise your Layercake, by adapting the standard fit and/or choosing a non-standard fabric/colour.
Linen Care & Washing Instructions
Every Layercake has washing labels sewn into them, usually in the left side-seam. All our linen is pre-shrunk, unless stated otherwise and can be machine-washed at 40º C and either line-dried or machine-dried. If you machine-dry them, take them out of the dryer as soon as it finishes and hang them up straightaway, then you will not have to iron them.
Our Linen
Linen is one of the world's strongest textiles and most sustainable fashion choices, creating zero waste as every part of the plant is used (for textiles and food). Our linen is all European grown, yarn-dyed and woven especially for us, then boil-washed to pre-shrink it.
Find out more about our linen.
Wearability
Linen is not only a Summer fabric, it is also a natural insulator, providing warmth when it is needed and offering the perfect base for a layered look, trapping air between the layers to keep you cozy year-round.