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Browse all Sunspel shorts →Men's Drawstring Swim Shorts in White/Cool Blue
The verdict
Fit
Drawstring waist provides adjustable fit. Expect a relaxed, comfortable cut through the hip and thigh—less tailored than other Sunspel lines, more forgiving in size.
Quality
At £87, the recycled polyester construction is robust. Stripe printing is clear and color-fast; seaming is reinforced for durability through repeated water exposure.
Is the price fair?
Fair premium pricing for Sunspel's heritage craftsmanship and material sourcing. Not economy, but an honest buy for an heirloom-grade swim short.
Best for
Shoppers wanting a classic, stripe-pattern swim short that balances comfort with understated British style.
Care
Rinse promptly after saltwater and air dry to protect the stripe print and fabric elasticity.
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