Add a little knitted comfort to your ballet routine. The Intermezzo Ippolita 5577 warm-up shorts combine soft cotton-blend fabric with a raised cable-knit pattern and an easy elasticated waist. Pull them on over your leotard and tights for warm-ups, barre or a cosy layer between rehearsals.

Best For: Ballet warm-ups • Barre • Rehearsal breaks • Layering over leotards and tights

Why You’ll Love the Intermezzo Ippolita Warm-Up Shorts

• Soft cotton-blend knit: Adds comfortable coverage around the hips and upper thighs.
• Braided texture: Raised cable details run across the front and back for a classic ballet knitwear look.
• Elasticated waist: A flexible mid-to-high waistband makes these shorts easy to pull on over your classwear.
• Easy leg openings: Small side openings at the hems give the short shape a relaxed finish.
• Visible leg lines: The short cut leaves your knees and lower legs uncovered during class preparation.

Intermezzo Ippolita Shorts – Warm-Up Styling & Fit

Part of the Intermezzo Studio Collection, Ippolita pairs easily with a plain leotard and your favourite crossover wrap. Add a knitted shrug or cropped sweater for a coordinated warm-up outfit.

Fit advice: A regular fit offers comfortable room through the hips. The elasticated waistband provides give, with no ties or drawcord. Check the Intermezzo size chart and try them over your usual leotard and tights.

50% cotton, 50% polyester.

Soft cotton-blend knit with a raised braided pattern, combining cable details and contrasting stitches. The textured construction gives the shorts a traditional knitwear appearance and a tactile finish.

An elasticated waistband adds flexibility at the waist. The short silhouette provides a knitted layer around the hips and upper thighs over your dancewear.

Ippolita is designed for a comfortable fit, with an elasticated waist and ease around the leg openings. Start with your waist and hip measurements and the relevant Intermezzo size guide, allowing room for the leotard and tights you intend to wear underneath.

The waistband should sit comfortably without digging in. Its mid-to-high position will vary with your torso length and body proportions.

The knit should follow the hips without pulling tightly across the seat. Try a plié and a gentle knee lift to check comfort through the hips and upper thighs.

Elastic at the waist provides give; choose a size that also fits comfortably through the hips. If you are between sizes and prefer more room for layering, consider the larger size after checking the size guide.

Follow the garment’s care label for the washing method, water temperature and any drying or ironing restrictions.

General guidance for caring for the knit:

When washing is permitted, use a mild detergent and wash with similar colours.
Avoid wringing or stretching the wet fabric.
Gently reshape and dry flat, subject to the garment’s care instructions.
Store folded to help preserve the shape.