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Browse all Sunspel shorts →Men's Drawstring Swim Shorts in Navy/White
The verdict
Fit
Drawstring waist with a relaxed, body-forgiving cut. The navy-white stripe is Sunspel's house aesthetic; expect a comfortable fit through hip and thigh, hitting just above the knee.
Quality
At £145 GBP, recycled polyester construction is durable and quick-drying. Stripe durability and color-fastness are Sunspel hallmarks; seaming is reinforced for longevity.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing reflects the new-season status and material sourcing commitment. Fair for Sunspel's tier, though costlier than last-season equivalents.
Best for
Shoppers seeking a classic Sunspel stripe swim short and willing to pay for new-collection availability and premium construction.
Care
Rinse after saltwater or chlorine and air dry to protect the stripe and fabric.
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