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Browse all Sunspel shorts →Men's Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts in Dark Tan
The verdict
Fit
Drawstring closure with a relaxed fit through hip and thigh. Linen blending adds texture; expect a slightly loose, intentionally crinkled aesthetic that softens with washing.
Quality
At £87 GBP, the cotton-linen blend is breathable and durable. Sunspel's seaming and drawcord are solid; the fabric will develop character (creasing) but remains structurally sound.
Is the price fair?
Fair mid-premium pricing for a natural-fiber blend. Linen adds cost and longevity; the price reflects honest material and construction.
Best for
Shoppers in warm climates or those who embrace linen's textured aesthetic and breathability.
Care
Wash warm and air dry to embrace the linen crinkle; or wash cool and iron damp if you prefer a smoother finish.
What owners report about Sunspel shorts
Third-party coverage of Sunspel's shorts centers on the swim shorts, which reviewers describe as cut to look like tailored chino shorts, in a matte fabric with a fine mesh lining that works from pool to bar. Owners on the brand's verified-review platform call them "expensive but they feel it" and praise the fit and colour, though one owner found even the smallest size too big and had a pair tailored. Brand-level owner feedback is more mixed: several reviewers say pieces run slim and small, and some report shrinkage and dye fading after repeated washes.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the swim shorts' fabric quality and tailored, wear-anywhere styling as matching the high price.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is the recurring complaint — slim, inconsistent cuts and limited small sizes — and brand-level owners report shrinkage and fading after many washes.
- Sizing
- Feedback conflicts — brand-level reviewers found Sunspel slim and small ("a large, but it was more like a medium") while one shorts owner found the smallest size too big and had them tailored — so check garment measurements before buying.
About Sunspel's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Sunspel Swim Shorts | FashionBeans · Sunspel Swim Shorts in Sky Blue Reviews | Feefo · Sunspel Reviews 2025 - AllReviews