The unisex Charm Cabana Set is your ticket to casual swagger, backyard barbeques, and poolside posing. Inspired by mid-century menswear but made for anyone with attitude, this two-piece set in sizes XXS–5XL features a breezy camp-collar shirt and high-waisted shorts.
Whether you make it in crisp linen, cool chambray, or barkcloth loud enough to get you noticed from across the beach, the Cabana Set is equal parts retro resort wear and wearable summer fun. It also makes a wonderful pajama set in crisp cotton or smooth silk!

Charts
Sizes XXS-5XL
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
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Chest
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32-34 in | 34-36 in | 36-38 in | 38-40 in | 40-42 in | 42-44 in | 44-46 in | 46-48 in | 48-50 in | 50-52 in |
| 81.3-86.4 cm | 86.4-91.4 cm | 91.4-96.5 cm | 96.5-101.6 cm | 101.6-106.7 cm | 106.7-111.8 cm | 111.8-116.8 cm | 116.8-121.9 cm | 121.9-127 cm | 127-132.1 cm | |
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Waist
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30-32 in | 32-34 in | 34-36 in | 36-38 in | 38-40 in | 40-42 in | 42-44 in | 44-46 in | 46-48 in | 48-50 in |
| 76.2-81.3 cm | 81.3-86.4 cm | 86.4-91.4 cm | 91.4-96.5 cm | 96.5-101.6 cm | 101.6-106.7 cm | 106.7-111.8 cm | 111.8-116.8 cm | 116.8-121.9 cm | 121.9-127 cm | |
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Neck
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13 in | 14 in | 15 in | 16 in | 17 in | 18 in | 19 in | 20 in | 21 in | 22 in |
| 33 cm | 35.6 cm | 38.1 cm | 40.6 cm | 43.2 cm | 45.7 cm | 48.3 cm | 50.8 cm | 53.3 cm | 55.9 cm | |
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Hip
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32-34 in | 34-36 in | 36-38 in | 38-40 in | 40-42 in | 42-44 in | 44-46 in | 46-48 in | 48-50 in | 50-52 in |
| 81.3-86.4 cm | 86.4-91.4 cm | 91.4-96.5 cm | 96.5-101.6 cm | 101.6-106.7 cm | 106.7-111.8 cm | 111.8-116.8 cm | 116.8-121.9 cm | 121.9-127 cm | 127-132.1 cm |
If you are not using contrast fabric, combine the Fabric yardage with the Contrast Fabric yardage to get the total yardage needed.
| Piece Name | Sizes XXS-S | Sizes M-L | Sizes XL-5XL |
| Shirt, Fabric (1, 2, 3, 7 or 8) – see note if not using contrast fabric | |||
|
45 in
|
1-3/4 yds | 2-1/8 yds | 2-3/4 yds |
| 1.6 m | 2 m | 2.5 m | |
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60 in
|
1-1/8 yds | 1-1/4 yds | 2 yds |
| 1 m | 1.1 m | 1.8 m | |
| Shirt, Contrast Fabric (4, 5, 6, 9) | |||
|
45 in
|
7/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 1-1/8 yds |
| 0.8 m | 0.8 m | 1 m | |
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60 in
|
7/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 1 yd |
| 0.8 m | 0.8 m | 0.9 m | |
| Shirt, Interfacing (5, 6) | |||
|
45 in or 60 in
|
7/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 1 yd |
| 0.8 m | 0.8 m | 0.9 m | |
| Long Shorts, Fabric (10, 11, 15, 17, 19) – see note if not using contrast fabric | |||
|
45 in
|
1-1/4 yds | 1-3/8 yds | 1-1/2 yds |
| 1.1 m | 1.3 m | 1.4 m | |
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60 in
|
1 yd | 1 yd | 1-1/2 yds |
| 0.9 m | 0.9 m | 1.4 m | |
| Long Shorts, Contrast Fabric (13, 14, 18) | |||
|
45 in
|
3/8 yd | 3/8 yd | 3/8 yd |
| 0.3 m | 0.3 m | 0.3 m | |
|
60 in
|
3/8 yd | 3/8 yd | 3/8 yd |
| 0.3 m | 0.3 m | 0.3 m | |
| Short Shorts, Fabric (10, 11, 15, 17, 19) – see note if not using contrast fabric | |||
|
45 in
|
1 yd | 1-1/8 yds | 1-1/8 yds |
| 0.9 m | 1 m | 1 m | |
|
60 in
|
3/4 yd | 7/8 yd | 1-1/8 yds |
| 0.7 m | 0.8 m | 1 m | |
| Short Shorts, Contrast Fabric (12, 13, 14, 18) | |||
|
45 in
|
5/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd |
| 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | |
|
60 in
|
5/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd |
| 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | |
| Shorts, Interfacing (16, 20) | |||
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45 in or 60 in
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5 inch by 14 inch for all sizes | ||
| 12.7 cm by 35.6 cm for all sizes | |||
Sizes XXL-5XL
NOTE:Â due to the elastic waistband in the Shorts, the finished waist measurement is variable.
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
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Chest
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37.25 in | 39.25 in | 41.25 in | 43.25 in | 45.25 in | 48.25 in | 51.25 in | 54.25 in | 57.25 in | 60.25 in |
| 94.6 cm | 99.7 cm | 104.8 cm | 109.9 cm | 114.9 cm | 122.6 cm | 130.2 cm | 137.8 cm | 145.4 cm | 153 cm | |
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Shirt Waist
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37.25 in | 39.25 in | 41.25 in | 43.25 in | 45.25 in | 48.25 in | 51.25 in | 54.25 in | 57.25 in | 60.25 in |
| 94.6 cm | 99.7 cm | 104.8 cm | 109.9 cm | 114.9 cm | 122.6 cm | 130.2 cm | 137.8 cm | 145.4 cm | 153 cm | |
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Shirt Sweep/Hem
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37.25 in | 39.25 in | 41.25 in | 43.25 in | 45.25 in | 48.25 in | 51.25 in | 54.25 in | 57.25 in | 60.25 in |
| 94.6 cm | 99.7 cm | 104.8 cm | 109.9 cm | 114.9 cm | 122.6 cm | 130.2 cm | 137.8 cm | 145.4 cm | 153 cm | |
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Bicep
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16 in | 16.75 in | 17.5 in | 18.25 in | 19 in | 19.75 in | 20.5 in | 21.25 in | 22 in | 22.75 in |
| 40.6 cm | 42.5 cm | 44.5 cm | 46.4 cm | 48.3 cm | 50.2 cm | 52.1 cm | 54 cm | 55.9 cm | 57.8 cm | |
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Shorts Hip
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39.5 in | 41.5 in | 43.5 in | 45.5 in | 47.5 in | 50.5 in | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | 59.5 in | 62.5 in |
| 100.3 cm | 105.4 cm | 110.5 cm | 115.6 cm | 120.7 cm | 128.3 cm | 135.9 cm | 143.5 cm | 151.1 cm | 158.8 cm | |
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Shorts Total Rise
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22.5 in | 23.5 in | 24.75 in | 25.75 in | 27 in | 28 in | 29.25 in | 30.25 in | 31.5 in | 32.5 in |
| 57.2 cm | 59.7 cm | 62.9 cm | 65.4 cm | 68.6 cm | 71.1 cm | 74.3 cm | 76.8 cm | 80 cm | 82.6 cm | |
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Shorts Thigh
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26 in | 26.75 in | 27.75 in | 28.5 in | 29.5 in | 30.75 in | 32.25 in | 33.5 in | 35 in | 36.25 in |
| 66 cm | 67.9 cm | 70.5 cm | 72.4 cm | 74.9 cm | 78.1 cm | 81.9 cm | 85.1 cm | 88.9 cm | 92.1 cm | |
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Shorts Short Leg Opening
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26.25 in | 27 in | 27.5 in | 28.25 in | 28.75 in | 29.5 in | 30.5 in | 31.5 in | 32.5 in | 33.5 in |
| 66.7 cm | 68.6 cm | 69.9 cm | 71.8 cm | 73 cm | 74.9 cm | 77.5 cm | 80 cm | 82.6 cm | 85.1 cm | |
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Shorts Long Leg Opening
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24.5 in | 25 in | 25.5 in | 26 in | 26.5 in | 27 in | 27.75 in | 28.25 in | 29 in | 29.5 in |
| 62.2 cm | 63.5 cm | 64.8 cm | 66 cm | 67.3 cm | 68.6 cm | 70.5 cm | 71.8 cm | 73.7 cm | 74.9 cm | |
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Shorts Short Inseam
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4.25 in | 4.25 in | 4.5 in | 4.5 in | 4.5 in | 4.5 in | 4.75 in | 4.75 in | 4.75 in | 4.75 in |
| 10.8 cm | 10.8 cm | 11.4 cm | 11.4 cm | 11.4 cm | 11.4 cm | 12.1 cm | 12.1 cm | 12.1 cm | 12.1 cm | |
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Shorts Long Inseam
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9 in | 9 in | 9 in | 9 in | 9.25 in | 9.25 in | 9.25 in | 9.25 in | 9.5 in | 9.5 in |
| 22.9 cm | 22.9 cm | 22.9 cm | 22.9 cm | 23.5 cm | 23.5 cm | 23.5 cm | 23.5 cm | 24.1 cm | 24.1 cm |
Fabric Notes
For the shirt, we recommend light- to medium-weight wovens: cotton chambray, lawn, broadcloth, poplin, pique, eyelet, madras, and shirting; rayon or Tencel twill, gabardine, or crepe; and linen and linen blends.
For the shorts, we recommend light-to medium weight wovens: any of the fabrics recommended for the shirt would be acceptable, as well as cotton sateen, twill, and lightweight denim. Woven polyester microfiber (also called board short fabric) would also be acceptable.
Shirt Supplies
- Fabric for the shirt
- Contrast fabric for the pocket band/pocket, collar, and facing (optional)
- Thread to match
- Lightweight fusible tricot interfacing or very lightweight fusible woven interfacing
- Five 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) buttons
Shorts Supplies
- Fabric for the shorts
- Contrast fabric for the pockets, waistband, and cuffs (optional)
- Thread to match
- Lightweight fusible tricot interfacing or very lightweight fusible woven interfacing
- 1 to 2 yards (0.9 to 1.8 m) 1-1/2-inch-wide (3.8 cm) no-roll elastic for the waistband


















































