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Belted Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Petite Chocolate Suede Belted Mini Shorts, Brown Jump to section ↓

$15.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Drawstring Shorts Worth a Place in the Rotation MADE IN PARADIS UK Fleece shorts adidas All Szn Jump to section ↓

$19.27 MADE IN PARADIS UK

Long Shorts That Punch Above Their Weight VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Future Icons Badge of Sport Shorts Jump to section ↓

$29.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

Mid Length Shorts That Don't Try Too Hard BLOCH DANCE UK BLOCH Ladies Ripstop Shorts, Raspberry Jump to section ↓

$23.00 BLOCH DANCE UK

Shorts With Above Knee Detail Done Properly LA REDOUTE UK ® Denim Shorts Jump to section ↓

$51.00 LA REDOUTE UK

The Elasticated Shorts Worth Knowing About THE_DOUBLE_F Green cotton Shorts with logo Jump to section ↓

$53.90 THE_DOUBLE_F

Zip Pocket Shorts That Get It Right CIRCLE FASHION GIVENCHY KIDS KIDS ZIP POCKET SHORTS Size: , colour: BLACK Jump to section ↓

$245.00 CIRCLE FASHION

Belted Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found

Most men treat shorts as an afterthought and it shows. Elastic waistbands, shapeless hems, fabric that looks fine folded on a shelf and terrible on an actual person. The belted short is a different proposition entirely. The belt loop construction forces a proper waistband, which means a cleaner line at the hip, better drape through the thigh, and a finished look that works somewhere beyond the garden or the beach. We've been particular about fit here because shorts are less forgiving than trousers. Too long and you're swallowed. Too short and it's a different problem. The ones we've pulled together sit at the right length, use fabrics that actually press and hold their shape, and take a belt the way a good pair of trousers does. Linen, cotton twill, structured chino cloth. Colours that work with what you already own. Wear them with loafers and a tucked shirt and nobody is calling them casual.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Petite Chocolate Suede Belted Mini Shorts, Brown $15.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LA REDOUTE UK Striped Belted Shorts $26.39 LA REDOUTE UK

BLUE VANILLA Belted Shorts - M Light Blue $12.00 BLUE VANILLA

BLUE VANILLA Belted Shorts - S Light Blue $12.00 BLUE VANILLA

BLUE VANILLA Belted Shorts - S HOT PINK $12.00 BLUE VANILLA

BLUE VANILLA Geometric Print Wrap Belted Shorts - L KHAKI $12.00 BLUE VANILLA

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Chocolate Tailored Belted Long Shorts $18.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LA REDOUTE UK Belted Chino Shorts $17.99 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK LyocellCotton Belted Cargo Bermuda Shorts $31.19 LA REDOUTE UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Charcoal Tailored Belted Long Shorts $9.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Stone Tailored Belted Long Shorts $9.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

BLUE VANILLA Stripe Belted Shorts - S WHITE $12.00 BLUE VANILLA

Drawstring Shorts Worth a Place in the Rotation

Most men have a drawer somewhere with a pair of shorts they're not proud of. Faded elastic waist, fabric that pills after three washes, a length that commits to nothing. They wear them anyway because replacing them feels low priority. It shouldn't. The drawstring short is one of the most worn pieces in a warm weather wardrobe and getting it right matters more than most men give it credit for. What we've been looking for here is a specific thing: shorts that have the ease of something casual without looking like an afterthought. Fabric is most of the argument. Linen and technical weaves that actually breathe. A length that sits above the knee without going too far. A waistband that lies flat under a shirt you want to tuck in. These are not gym shorts pretending to be something else. They're properly considered pieces that work on a terrace, on holiday, or on a Saturday that asks nothing of you.

MADE IN PARADIS UK Fleece shorts adidas All Szn $19.27 MADE IN PARADIS UK

NEW ERA CAP New York Yankees MLB Comfort Navy Oversized Shorts New Era Cap adult unisex $48.00 NEW ERA CAP

OXYGEN_CLOTHING French Terry Logo Shorts $32.50 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

LA REDOUTE UK Striped Bermuda Shorts $12.64 LA REDOUTE UK

BLACKS Men’s Sports Essentials Shorts Inch $19.97 BLACKS

NEW ERA CAP Chicago White Sox MLB Sport Classic Black Shorts New Era Cap adult unisex $44.00 NEW ERA CAP

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Kilpi Bray $14.25 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Pepe Jeans Boats $37.14 SNEAKIN UK

LA REDOUTE UK Shorts $18.00 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Standard Cut Shorts with Flag Crest $31.49 LA REDOUTE UK

JUICY COUTURE UK BLACK DREAMIN' PYJAMA SHORTS - S Black $20.00 JUICY COUTURE UK

FILA UK Skyway Mariano Tonal Check Swim Shorts - $40.00 FILA UK

Long Shorts That Punch Above Their Weight

The short that hits below the knee has been fighting a reputation battle for a while now and we think it finally has the upper hand. Done badly, the length reads as uncertain, not quite shorts, not quite anything. Done well, it is one of the more considered things you can wear when the weather goes up and the dress code stays vague. We have been looking specifically at cuts that fall at a flattering point on the leg, fabrics with enough structure to avoid the beach towel problem, and proportions that work with a linen shirt as well as a fitted tee. Tailored shorts in linen and cotton blends. Utility styles that have been reined in enough to look intentional rather than surplus. The colour stories here go well beyond navy and khaki. These are not shorts that need an apology or a holiday to justify them. They hold their own wherever you wear them.

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Future Icons Badge of Sport Shorts $29.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

TOKYO LAUNDRY Jogger Shorts Gathorne Space Dye Sweat Shorts in Light Blue $10.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

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

MONSOON Octopus Shirt & Jersey Shorts Set Orange $30.00 MONSOON

NATURAL COLLECTION Fluxies Period Sleep Shorts $22.00 NATURAL COLLECTION

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Essentials Plain Chelsea Shorts - Navy - Navy $14.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

INSTOCK UK Elastic Waist Drawstring Pocket Detail Shorts - Black L $15.94 INSTOCK UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Light Blue Pinstripe Long Line Denim Shorts $14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Black Velvet Frilly Low Rise Bloomer Shorts $8.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Scoop Neck Plain Padded Crop Tank Top Drawstring Waist Wide Leg Shorts Long-Sleeve Button-Up Shirt - Shirt - White $15.58 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

TOKYO LAUNDRY Mens Underwear Walkers Pack Boxer Shorts Set in Sachet Pink Jet Stream $8.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

LA REDOUTE UK CrabStriped Fleece SweatshirtShorts Piece Outfit $11.99 LA REDOUTE UK

Mid Length Shorts That Don't Try Too Hard

Getting shorts right is harder than it should be. Too short and you're in holiday territory whether you want to be or not. Too long and you've crossed into a different decade entirely. The mid length is the sensible answer but even then, most options manage to look either too casual for anything useful or too try hard in ways that are difficult to explain but immediately visible. We've been looking specifically at shorts that sit around the knee without making a statement about it. Clean cuts, decent fabrics, and colours that work with more than one type of shoe. Linen that doesn't crease into disaster within an hour. Cotton that holds its shape through a full day. Nothing with unnecessary pockets or branding that does the talking for you. The best shorts in this edit look considered without looking like the person wearing them thought too hard about it. That balance is rarer than it ought to be.

BLOCH DANCE UK BLOCH Ladies Ripstop Shorts, Raspberry $23.00 BLOCH DANCE UK

LA REDOUTE UK House of Tiro Shorts $31.35 LA REDOUTE UK

BLOCH DANCE UK BLOCH Ladies Ripstop Shorts, Steel $23.00 BLOCH DANCE UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Printed shorts Jack & Jones Bowie $18.17 MADE IN PARADIS UK

TOKYO LAUNDRY Mens Underwear Wexler Pack Long Length Boxer Shorts Set in Veiled Pink Light Green $9.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

LA REDOUTE UK Striped Mid-Length Swim Shorts $70.00 LA REDOUTE UK

CIRCLE FASHION TOM FORD COMPACT POPLIN SWIM SHORTS Size: , colour: BLACK $490.00 CIRCLE FASHION

MADE IN PARADIS UK Boxer shorts Jack & Jones Anthony x $19.38 MADE IN PARADIS UK

STUARTS LONDON Boardies® Palmtopia Swim Shorts $50.00 STUARTS LONDON

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Mid Rise Panel Accordion Pleat A-line Sports Mini Skirt With Inset Shorts Light Gray $32.41 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

TOKYO LAUNDRY Mens Underwear Jack Pack Long Length Boxer Shorts Set in Light Grey Marl Jadeite Green $9.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

TOKYO LAUNDRY Mens Underwear Wexler Pack Long Length Boxer Shorts Set in Light Grey Marl Jadeite Green $9.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

Shorts With Above Knee Detail Done Properly

Above the knee detail on shorts is one of those things that gets done badly far more often than it gets done well. A stripe down the side becomes a tracksuit reject. A patch pocket sits at the wrong angle. Embroidery that looked interesting on the hanger looks confused in daylight. The problem is rarely the idea itself. It is the execution and the proportions and whether the rest of the short is worth wearing on its own terms. We have been looking specifically for pieces where the detail feels considered rather than compensatory, where it adds something to a short that would already hold its own without it. Tailored enough to wear with a linen shirt, relaxed enough to not feel precious on a warm weekend. The fabric weight matters here too. Lightweight and the detail reads cheap. These are the ones where everything is working at the same time.

LA REDOUTE UK ® Denim Shorts $51.00 LA REDOUTE UK

WEIRD_FISH Weird Fish Kinnie Flat Front Shorts Navy Size $40.00 WEIRD_FISH

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas KRFT Parley Shorts - Navy - M Navy $34.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

LA REDOUTE UK XX Chino Shorts $49.49 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK XX II Tapered Chino Shorts $44.00 LA REDOUTE UK

SNEAKIN UK Jersey shorts Urban Classics Heavy Pintuck $18.20 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Helly Hansen " $49.00 SNEAKIN UK

FILA UK Black Fila x Hailey Bieber Crinkle Shorts $70.00 FILA UK

INSTOCK UK Wrangler Five Star Premium Cargo Shorts - ” Khaki Brown $9.99 INSTOCK UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals -Stripes Swim Shorts - Orange - S Orange $19.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

FILA UK Popcorn Fila x Hailey Crinkle Shorts $70.00 FILA UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK GANNI BLUE DENIM BERMUDA SHORTS $110.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

The Elasticated Shorts Worth Knowing About

The elasticated waistband has a reputation problem and most of it is deserved. Years of shapeless holiday shorts and cheap athleisure have done real damage. But the waistband itself is not the enemy. Bad tailoring is. Bad fabric is. A short that fits well through the seat and thigh, in a cloth that behaves itself, with a waistband that sits properly rather than rolling over, is one of the most comfortable and wearable things you can put on from May through to September. We have been looking specifically at options that work beyond the pool. Shorts you could wear to a casual lunch, a weekend market, a long afternoon that becomes an evening. The details matter more than people expect. Length, fabric weight, how the hem falls. A drawstring that tucks away rather than dangling like an afterthought. These are the ones that have clearly been thought about by people who care. Comfort should not come at the cost of looking like you stopped trying.

THE_DOUBLE_F Green cotton Shorts with logo $53.90 THE_DOUBLE_F

SNEAKIN UK Audi kids' shorts Formula One Team DNA $27.72 SNEAKIN UK

BLACKS Men’s L.I.M Fuse Shorts $39.97 BLACKS

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Dalon Cargo Pocket Shorts $229.00 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

STANDOUT Pelican Rapids Sweat Shorts $49.95 STANDOUT

STANDOUT Missour Sweat Shorts $54.95 STANDOUT

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Arena Fundamentals X R $21.66 SNEAKIN UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Abstract Tile Shorts $118.15 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

SNEAKIN UK Swim shorts Speedo Volley $48.32 SNEAKIN UK

BLACKS Men's Horizon Peak Cargo Shorts $17.97 BLACKS

STANDOUT Regular Sunfaded Shorts $94.95 STANDOUT

SOCK SHOP Pack Black Plymouth Button Cotton Boxer Shorts Men's Extra Large $11.99 SOCK SHOP

Zip Pocket Shorts That Get It Right

Most shorts with zip pockets manage to look like they belong on a campsite rather than anywhere you'd actually want to be seen. The zip is either positioned awkwardly, the pocket sits proud of the fabric, or the hardware is so chunky it ruins the whole silhouette. Done well though, a zip pocket on a short is one of the more considered details in warm weather dressing. Your phone stays put, your keys stop jabbing you, and nothing falls out when you sit down. Practical without broadcasting it. We've been particularly interested in shorts where the zip is recessed neatly into the seam or sits flat against a tailored pocket opening, so the function doesn't fight the form. Length matters too. Too short and the pockets pull. Too long and you lose the whole point. The shorts in this edit have found the balance between looking good and actually working for the day you have planned.

CIRCLE FASHION GIVENCHY KIDS KIDS ZIP POCKET SHORTS Size: , colour: BLACK $245.00 CIRCLE FASHION