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Green Shorts That Punch Above Their Price FILA UK Billet Cargo Shorts - Jump to section ↓

$25.00 FILA UK

Orange Shorts You'll Reach For First GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL MOLO Shorts Kids color Orange Jump to section ↓

$39.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

Pink Shorts That Look More Expensive Than They Are STUARTS LONDON Paul Smith Men's Shorts - Pink Jump to section ↓

$100.00 STUARTS LONDON

Red Shorts You'll Reach For First GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL TAGLIATORE Shorts Men color Red Jump to section ↓

$199.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

Shorts That Look Right for Casual SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Vintage Straight Shorts Black Wisconsin Washed Black - Size: Jump to section ↓

$44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

The Purple Shorts We Keep Coming Back To SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Ladies Slim Fit Logo Debossed Sports Tech Racer Shorts, Purple, Size: Jump to section ↓

$27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

Yellow Shorts You'll Reach For First PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Butter Yellow Crochet Textured Hot Pants Shorts Jump to section ↓

$6.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Green Shorts That Punch Above Their Price

Green is the colour most men talk themselves out of and that is a mistake. Done right, it is one of the most wearable tones in a warm weather wardrobe. It works with navy, with white, with tan leather, with pretty much any trainer you already own. The real question with shorts is never really the colour. It is the cut, the fabric, and whether the length actually flatters the leg or just hovers awkwardly at the knee. We have been looking specifically at options that get those things right without asking you to spend serious money to find out. Some of the best shorts we have seen recently have come in well under what you would expect to pay for this level of finish. These are not budget compromises. They are just good value, which is a different thing entirely. Green shorts that earn their place in a summer rotation and leave money for everything else.

FILA UK Billet Cargo Shorts - $25.00 FILA UK

LA REDOUTE UK Pack of Shorts $13.99 LA REDOUTE UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Vintage Officer Chino Shorts Green Olive Khaki - Size: $22.49 SUPERDRY_UK

BLACKS Men's Tech Trail™ Utility Hiking Shorts - Green R $39.97 BLACKS

LOUCHE Hilton Linen Mix Shorts $49.00 LOUCHE

INSTOCK UK Le Shark Rotary Cotton Pique Jogger Shorts - S Eden Green $5.99 INSTOCK UK

ETHICAL SUPERSTORE Kite Newton Twill Shorts Ivy $55.00 ETHICAL SUPERSTORE

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Terrex Parley Agravic All-Around " Shorts - Green - M Green $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

JUICY COUTURE UK PEPPERMINT APPLIQUE TERRY BOOTY SHORTS - XXX Green $45.00 JUICY COUTURE UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Bermuda Sweat Shorts: Mens - Jade Green $20.00 INSTOCK UK

INSTOCK UK Floral Embroidered High-Waisted Denim Shorts - L Dark Green $22.94 INSTOCK UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Club Tennis -Stripes Shorts - Green - S Green $24.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

Orange Shorts You'll Reach For First

Most men land on navy or khaki and stop thinking. Which is fine, but it means they also miss what orange does to a summer wardrobe when it's handled properly. Not the neon, not the faded terracotta that's trying too hard to be subtle. The proper warm orange that works with a white linen shirt, looks good against tanned skin, and holds its own next to the kind of easy footwear you actually wear in July. The problem has always been finding the right shade in a cut that doesn't betray you the moment you sit down. We've been looking at lengths, fabrics, and waistband finishes because those three things determine whether a pair of shorts becomes a favourite or stays folded at the bottom of a drawer. These have the weight to drape well, the colour to earn attention without demanding it, and the fit to make getting dressed on a warm morning feel easy. Orange done right is a statement that doesn't shout.

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL MOLO Shorts Kids color Orange $39.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Lois $24.55 SNEAKIN UK

INSTOCK UK Ruffle Trim Sleeve Top and Shorts Co-ord Set - Orange ML $18.94 INSTOCK UK

FILA UK Galli Houndstooth Shorts $27.50 FILA UK

INSTOCK UK Azalea High Waist Tie Belt Paper Bag Shorts - Orange $16.85 INSTOCK UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Sportswear Recycled Board Shorts Orange - Size: Xxl $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL BOBO CHOSES Shorts Kids color Orange $50.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL BARROW KIDS Shorts Kids color Orange $65.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

STUARTS LONDON HUGO Dorts Shorts - Orange $89.00 STUARTS LONDON

THE_DOUBLE_F Shorts yelloworangered striped $32.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas x Palace Juventus Goalkeeper Shorts $49.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

BARGAINMAX LIMITED Barbie Ken Green Shorts Doll $21.99 BARGAINMAX LIMITED

Pink Shorts That Look More Expensive Than They Are

Pink shorts have a confidence problem, and it is entirely undeserved. The colour has been doing heavy lifting in menswear for decades, from the sun-faded salmon of old Riviera photographs to the kind of dusty rose that looks sharp against a navy linen shirt on a warm Saturday. The hesitation most men have is not about the colour itself. It is about getting it wrong and looking like an afterthought. What we have found is that pink shorts live or die by two things: the weight of the fabric and the precision of the cut. A mid-length, well-constructed short in the right shade of pink reads as considered rather than bold. That is the sweet spot we have been looking for here. Every pair in this collection looks more considered than its price tag suggests. No cheap sheen, no awkward fit, no colour that washes out after three wears. These are the ones worth adding to the rotation before summer disappears.

STUARTS LONDON Paul Smith Men's Shorts - Pink $100.00 STUARTS LONDON

BOUX AVENUE Boux Avenue Luxe satin pyjama shorts - Light Pink $22.00 BOUX AVENUE

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL BONPOINT Shorts Kids color Pink $112.50 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

INSTOCK UK Short Sleeve Buttons Top & Lace Up Shorts Co-ord Set - PInk ML $22.94 INSTOCK UK

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL DONDUP KIDS Shorts Kids color Pink $108.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL TARTINE ET CHOCOLAT Shorts Kids color Pink $60.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

MONSOON Baby Floral Frilly Top & Shorts Set Purple $16.80 MONSOON

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Hooded Zip-Up Jacket Camisole Top Puffy Shorts Jacket - Pink $16.43 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

HUNKEMOLLER_UK Hunkemöller Valencia Brazilian Shorts Pink $11.00 HUNKEMOLLER_UK

HUNKEMOLLER_UK Hunkemöller Satin pyjama shorts Pink $19.00 HUNKEMOLLER_UK

MILANOO_UK Pink Lolita Layered Ruffle Bloomers Pumpkin Shorts Lace Elastic Waist Lolita Pettipants $17.13 MILANOO_UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Mini Football Shorts Pink Stripe $12.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

Red Shorts You'll Reach For First

Most men play it safe with shorts. Navy, khaki, olive if they're feeling adventurous. And then summer arrives and the whole wardrobe feels a bit grey by August. Red shorts done right are not a statement piece or a risk. They are just a colour that works in the sun, reads confident without trying, and pairs more easily than most men expect with what they already own. Off white linen shirt, washed out tee, even a lightweight overshirt. Red earns its place. What we have been looking for specifically is shorts that justify the colour with the quality to match. The right length, somewhere above the knee without going too short. A fabric with enough weight to hang properly rather than cling. And a fit that is relaxed without being shapeless. Bright reds, deeper terracottas, faded brick tones. All in here. These are the shorts that end up at the top of the pile every time the weather turns.

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL TAGLIATORE Shorts Men color Red $199.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

THE_DOUBLE_F BC Shorts whitered stripes $31.20 THE_DOUBLE_F

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL MONNALISA Shorts Kids color Red $39.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

LOUCHE Louche Vessa Scalloped Hem Pull On Shorts $45.00 LOUCHE

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas SPT S Basketball Shorts - Red - Red $24.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

BLACKS Men’s Shorts - Red R $26.00 BLACKS

TOKYO LAUNDRY Mens Underwear Tower Pack Boxer Shorts Set in Mars Red Light Grey Marl $8.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Graphic Mellow Ride Club Satin Retro Shorts - Red - Red $34.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

SOCK SHOP SOCKSHOP Music Collection Pack The Sex Pistols Boxer Shorts Black Large $14.99 SOCK SHOP

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Must Haves Badge of Sport Shorts - Red - Red $24.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

STUARTS LONDON Orlebar Brown Standard Mid-Length Swim Shorts - Fossil $115.00 STUARTS LONDON

SPARTOO.CO.UK Tommy Hilfiger SY men's Shorts in Red $57.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

Shorts That Look Right for Casual

Most men own at least one pair of shorts they should throw away. The waistband sits too low, the hem hits an awkward point on the knee, and the fabric has a slightly shiny quality that reads cheap in full sunlight. Getting casual dressing right in warm weather is harder than it should be and shorts are usually where it goes wrong first. What we've been looking for here is proportion above everything else. A mid thigh length that works with trainers and loafers equally. A fabric with enough body to hold its shape when you sit down. Colours that earn their place in a wardrobe rather than just filling a drawer. Nothing too loud, nothing too safe. These are shorts that look considered without looking like you tried. The kind where the rest of the outfit, a plain tee, a good sandal, a decent watch, suddenly feels more put together than it has any right to be. That is the standard we held everything to.

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Vintage Straight Shorts Black Wisconsin Washed Black - Size: $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

BLACKS Men's Ramble Shorts - Khaki R $19.00 BLACKS

BLACKS Men’s Shorts $26.00 BLACKS

TOKYO LAUNDRY Jogger Shorts Figure Motif Brushback Fleece Jogger Shorts in Deep Lichen Green $12.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

FILA UK Gardenia Eusebio Pin-Tuck Shorts - $40.00 FILA UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Stretch shorts Casual Friday Carsten . $23.62 MADE IN PARADIS UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Poplin beach shorts Guess $56.68 MADE IN PARADIS UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Enorsia Oversized Ribbed Shirt & Shorts Set In Blue $29.99 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

SNEAKIN UK Bermuda shorts Napapijri N $56.53 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Sportswear Graphic Shorts - Grey - L Grey $24.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas ID Cloud Shorts $19.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

MADE IN PARADIS UK Casual shorts Revolution $44.72 MADE IN PARADIS UK

The Purple Shorts We Keep Coming Back To

Purple shorts are one of those things that sounds like a risk until you actually try them and realise they work harder than half the neutrals in your wardrobe. The key is in the shade. Washed out mauves and dusty plums sit closer to a neutral than people expect and pair naturally with white, navy, and faded khaki without asking too much of whoever is wearing them. We kept coming back to these particular cuts because the fit is doing real work. Not too short, not pulling at the thigh, and with a waistband that sits properly rather than rolling forward. That matters more in shorts than almost anywhere else in menswear. These are warm weather pieces that feel considered rather than accidental, the kind of thing you reach for on a Saturday morning and end up wearing all day without a second thought. Colour does not have to mean costume. These prove it.

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Ladies Slim Fit Logo Debossed Sports Tech Racer Shorts, Purple, Size: $27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

NEW ERA CAP LA Lakers NBA Match Purple Oversized Shorts New Era Cap adult unisex $57.00 NEW ERA CAP

SOCK SHOP SOCKSHOP Music Collection Pack Black Sabbath Boxer Shorts Black Medium $14.99 SOCK SHOP

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Pajama Set: Long-Sleeve Plain Button Top + Padded Camisole + Pants + Shorts - Set Of - Top & Padded Camisole & Pants & Shorts - Floral - Purple $51.77 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

SOCK SHOP SOCKSHOP Music Collection Pack Black Sabbath Boxer Shorts Black Large $14.99 SOCK SHOP

SNEAKIN UK Twill shorts Colorful Standard Organic Twill Pearly Purple $51.54 SNEAKIN UK

NEW ERA CAP LA Lakers NBA Team Graphic Purple Shorts New Era Cap adult unisex $39.00 NEW ERA CAP

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Speedo Eco Essentials ' $20.50 SNEAKIN UK

HUNKEMOLLER_UK Hunkemöller Valencia Brazilian Shorts Purple $11.00 HUNKEMOLLER_UK

BARGAINMAX LIMITED Barbie Skipper Blue Shorts Babysitter with Baby Doll $17.99 BARGAINMAX LIMITED

SPARTOO.CO.UK Puma Liga men's Shorts in Purple $36.34 SPARTOO.CO.UK

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL PURPLE Shorts Men color Blue $270.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

Yellow Shorts You'll Reach For First

Most men play it safe with shorts and end up with a drawer full of navy and grey that all looks the same by July. Yellow is the move they keep talking themselves out of, which is a shame because the right shade of yellow on a well cut short is one of the easiest ways to look like you actually thought about what you put on. We are not talking about highlighter yellow. We are talking about the warmer, more considered tones that work with a white tee, a linen shirt, or nothing more than a pair of clean white trainers. The fit matters enormously here. Too long and it looks borrowed. Too baggy and the colour becomes the only thing anyone notices. The shorts in this collection get the length, the cut, and the colour right. Once you own a pair you will understand why they always seem to be the first thing you reach for.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Butter Yellow Crochet Textured Hot Pants Shorts $6.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK