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Bermuda Shorts That Don't Try Too Hard DAMART Damart Crinkle Bermuda Shorts Jump to section ↓

Board Shorts That Look the Part TOKYO LAUNDRY Swim Shorts Anstey BeachSurf Board Scene Swim Shorts With Free Flip Flops Jump to section ↓

$12.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

Lounge Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found SOCK SHOP Mens Pack Lazy Panda Bamboo Loungewear Selection Shorts Burgundy Small Jump to section ↓

$10.99 SOCK SHOP

Running Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found LA REDOUTE UK Running Shorts Jump to section ↓

$20.00 LA REDOUTE UK

Shorts for Smart That Do the Work for You PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Chocolate Peachskin Longline Shorts Jump to section ↓

$14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

The Activewear Shorts Worth Knowing About KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Bubble Studio Mini Shorts Matcha Latte Jump to section ↓

$18.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

The Cycling Shorts Worth Knowing About PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Olive Seamless Ruched Bum Cycling Shorts Jump to section ↓

$6.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Bermuda Shorts That Don't Try Too Hard

Most men get Bermuda shorts wrong in the same direction. Too casual, too printed, too much fabric doing too much talking. You end up looking like you're on a stag do rather than someone who has actually thought about what he's wearing in warm weather. The good ones sit at a length that works, around the knee or just above it, in a fabric that holds its shape through a full day rather than going limp by lunch. We've been particularly drawn to tailored cuts in linen, cotton twill, and shorts that carry a clean waistband without unnecessary hardware. Neutral colours do the most work here. A well cut Bermuda in a good olive or a faded khaki will go with half the shirts you already own. These are not beach shorts. They are warm weather casuals that don't announce themselves when you walk into a room, which is exactly the point.

DAMART Damart Crinkle Bermuda Shorts $21.99 DAMART

SPARTOO.CO.UK Urban Classics Bermuda men's Shorts in Black $34.48 SPARTOO.CO.UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Black cotton Bermuda shorts $152.75 THE_DOUBLE_F

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Indigo Bermuda Shorts Dark Blue Indigo Dobbie - Size: Xxl $49.99 SUPERDRY_UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Black baggy wool Bermuda shorts $500.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

THE_DOUBLE_F Beige viscose Bermuda shorts $159.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

LA REDOUTE UK Chino Bermuda Shorts in CottonLinen $9.19 LA REDOUTE UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK -pocket Bermuda shorts Lyle & Scott Golf $56.44 MADE IN PARADIS UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Bermuda shorts Helly Hansen " . $36.45 MADE IN PARADIS UK

LA REDOUTE UK Seersuker Bermuda Shorts with Elasticated Waistband $21.19 LA REDOUTE UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Disney Bermuda Shorts men's T shirt in Grey $18.07 SPARTOO.CO.UK

THE_DOUBLE_F De-Sire Grey Denim Bermuda Shorts $93.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

Board Shorts That Look the Part

Most men treat board shorts as an afterthought and it shows. Too long, too loud, too much going on, and suddenly the rest of the effort you put into how you look on holiday counts for nothing. The shorts are doing more visual work than people realise, because from the waist down is all there is when you're poolside or walking the seafront. We've been looking specifically at length and fabric weight. A shorter cut, sitting above the knee, changes the proportion entirely. Quick dry fabric that doesn't cling when wet and doesn't look plasticky when dry is harder to find than it should be. Colour and print matter too, though restraint almost always wins. The ones in here sit right. They work with a linen shirt thrown on top for lunch, they work with nothing but a tan, and they photograph well without trying to. Looking good at the beach takes no more effort than looking good anywhere else. It just takes the right shorts.

TOKYO LAUNDRY Swim Shorts Anstey BeachSurf Board Scene Swim Shorts With Free Flip Flops $12.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Classic - Inch Logo Board Shorts Navy Eclipse Navy - Size: $39.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Classic - Inch Logo Board Shorts Blue Hawaii Blue - Size: $39.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Classic - Inch Logo Board Shorts Red Bright Red - Size: $39.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Classic - Inch Logo Board Shorts Green Surplus Goods Olive Green - Size: $39.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SNEAKIN UK Boxer shorts Urban Classics Organic GT x $26.36 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Sweet Leaf Board Shorts - Floral - " Blue $34.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

STUARTS LONDON Emporio Armani Travel Essentials Double-Jersey Drawstring Board Shorts $58.50 STUARTS LONDON

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Knee-Length Graphic Board Shorts - Hazy Blue Crew Navy - Blue " $19.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

SNEAKIN UK Recycled board shorts Superdry Sportswear $33.00 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts CMP $16.60 SNEAKIN UK

BLACKS Men's Class V Pull On Board Shorts $29.97 BLACKS

Lounge Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found

Most men treat loungewear as an afterthought and it shows. The shorts pulled from the back of a drawer, slightly misshapen, fabric gone thin in odd places, elastic that gave up somewhere around year three. Fine for sleeping in, embarrassing for everything else. The problem is that home is not a private space in the way it used to be. Video calls, people dropping by, sitting in the garden on a warm afternoon. You want something that looks considered without looking like you tried. We have been looking specifically at lounge shorts that hold their shape, use fabric that actually breathes, and have a waistband that sits properly rather than rolling down every time you move. Length matters too. Not basketball, not too short. Something that works. The ones here are the ones we would actually wear beyond the bedroom, which is the only test worth applying. Comfortable is not enough on its own. Looking good while being comfortable is the point.

SOCK SHOP Mens Pack Lazy Panda Bamboo Loungewear Selection Shorts Burgundy Small $10.99 SOCK SHOP

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Sportswear Studio Lounge Shorts $17.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

NINETYPERCENT Classic Lounge Shorts in Oatmeal Marl - TENCEL Ninety Percent $25.00 NINETYPERCENT

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Plain Shorts Black - Size: $27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Plain Shorts Navy Classic Navy - Size: $27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Sf Lounge men's Shorts in Green $9.75 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Plain Shorts Grey Grey Marl - Size: $27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

JUICY COUTURE UK POWDER BLUE CHERUB MODAL PYJAMA SHORTS - X Blue $25.00 JUICY COUTURE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Fleece Lounge Shorts $40.00 LA REDOUTE UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Emporio Armani Lounge Waffle Bermuda Shorts Armani Blue men's Shorts in Blue $47.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

LA REDOUTE UK Printed Fleece Lounge Shorts $45.00 LA REDOUTE UK

SOCK SHOP Mens Pack Lazy Panda Bamboo Loungewear Selection Shorts Navy Shorts Extra Large $10.99 SOCK SHOP

Running Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found

Most men put almost no thought into running shorts and then wonder why every run feels slightly off. The wrong pair rides up, sits wrong at the waistband, and somehow manages to look bad even at 6am when nobody is watching. It matters more than it should. We've been looking specifically at shorts that perform without looking like an afterthought, because the line between functional and actually well considered is thinner than most people realise. Liner quality, length, waistband width, and how the fabric moves without clinging are the things we keep coming back to. Too short and it becomes a different conversation entirely. Too long and you're halfway to a basketball court. The sweet spot is around a five inch inseam in a fabric that manages sweat without turning translucent. These shorts have all been tested or worn by people who run regularly and have opinions about it. They are the ones worth getting right.

LA REDOUTE UK Running Shorts $20.00 LA REDOUTE UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Athena RUNNING X men's Boxer shorts in Multicolour $29.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Logo Sweat Shorts Light Grey Marl & Navy $15.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

STANDOUT Launch Shorts $35.95 STANDOUT

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

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Running Club Logo Sweat Shorts Light Grey Marl $13.50 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

LA REDOUTE UK -in- Running Shorts $31.50 LA REDOUTE UK

STUARTS LONDON Adidas Originals -Stripes Swim Shorts - Orange $7.49 STUARTS LONDON

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Misspelled Becas $33.62 SNEAKIN UK

LA REDOUTE UK Alice in Reflective Running Shorts $30.39 LA REDOUTE UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Logo Sweat Shorts Pink Chai $18.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Misspelled All Black . $33.62 SNEAKIN UK

Shorts for Smart That Do the Work for You

Most men wear shorts as if they've given up. The length is wrong, the fabric creases the moment you sit down, and the result is an outfit that reads as an afterthought rather than a decision. The smarter option is out there, it just requires knowing what to look for. We have been focused specifically on shorts that can carry a considered outfit without leaning on casual pieces to make them work. That means a tailored cut that sits at the right point on the knee, a fabric with enough body to hold its shape in heat, and a waistband that doesn't pucker when worn with a tucked shirt. Linen, cotton twill, technical blends that behave better than they have any right to. Colours that pair with loafers and a linen shirt rather than trainers and nothing else. Smart shorts are not a compromise. The right pair is simply a warm weather trouser that happens to finish earlier.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Chocolate Peachskin Longline Shorts $14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LA REDOUTE UK Aeroready Made for Training -in- Shorts $26.24 LA REDOUTE UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Grey Tailored Shorts $10.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

WEIRD FISH Weird Fish Annalise Knee Length Chino Shorts Navy Size $42.00 WEIRD FISH

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Stone Pinstripe Woven Elastic Waist Floaty Shorts $7.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Denim shorts Guess Carpenter Utility $49.30 MADE IN PARADIS UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Cream Premium Tailored Woven Shorts $15.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Stretch Chino Shorts Beige Shaker Beige - Size: $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Stone Sweat Pocket Runner Shorts $7.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

BLACKS Men's Kiwi Long Shorts $23.97 BLACKS

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Men's Classic Vintage Chino Shorts, Green, Size: $27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

LA REDOUTE UK Body Make-Up Illusion Lace Shorts $22.00 LA REDOUTE UK

The Activewear Shorts Worth Knowing About

Most activewear shorts are designed by people who stopped caring the moment they added a pocket. You know the ones. Saggy liner, fabric that pills after four washes, a waistband that folds over itself the second you push the pace. They look fine on a hanger and feel like a mistake in motion. We've been paying close attention to what separates a genuinely well made short from the category filler, and it comes down to fabric recovery, liner quality, and whether the length actually flatters the leg rather than just covering it. We've also been looking at pieces that work outside the gym without making that fact too obvious. The crossover between training and the rest of your day is real and the best shorts in this collection understand that without compromising on either side. Whether you run, train, or just move around a lot, the right short makes a difference you notice immediately and never stop noticing.

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Bubble Studio Mini Shorts Matcha Latte $18.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Navy Ultimate Sculpt High Waist Gym Shorts $10.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Red High Waist Sculpt Gym Shorts $10.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Pack Cotton Rich Boxer Shorts for Men Activewear Classic Breathable Trunk Style Menswear Underwear Comfortable Waistband Stretch – M ASSORTED

INSTOCK UK Pack Cotton Rich Boxer Shorts for Men Activewear Classic Breathable Trunk Style Menswear Underwear Comfortable Waistband Stretch - M ASSORTED $9.00 INSTOCK UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Lightweight Shorts $56.00 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Minoti Denim-Look Cargo Shorts With Elastic Waist In Black $19.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Dark Red Sculpt Ruched Bum Booty Shorts $6.25 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Sport Side Stripe Mini Shorts Ink Blue & Lemon $20.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

TOKYO LAUNDRY Jogger Shorts Siding Multi-Pocket Brushback Fleece Jogger Shorts in Jet Blue $12.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

DOROTHY PERKINS UK House Of Holland Branded Waistband Black Cycling Shorts $24.01 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Gorilla Wear Otis $30.09 SNEAKIN UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Navy High Waist Sculpt Gym Shorts $10.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

The Cycling Shorts Worth Knowing About

Cycling shorts have had a strange journey through menswear and they have arrived somewhere genuinely interesting. What started as pure performance kit has become one of those pieces that good dressers have quietly folded into everyday rotations, worn with an oversized tee, a pair of clean trainers, and the kind of confidence that makes it look considered rather than accidental. The problem is that the category is enormous and most of it is either too aggressively technical or too fashion forward to actually wear without feeling like you are making a statement you did not intend to make. We have been looking specifically at the shorts that sit in the middle ground. Ones where the compression fabric holds its shape, the length hits correctly above the knee, and the overall look works whether you are coming off a ride or heading somewhere more casual. These are the pairs we would actually reach for.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Olive Seamless Ruched Bum Cycling Shorts $6.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK