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Browse all Sunspel shorts →Men's Seersucker Swim Shorts in Navy/White
The verdict
Fit
Seersucker's puckered texture adds visual depth. Cut is relaxed through the hip and thigh, hitting knee-close; drawstring waist adjusts easily for varied sizes.
Quality
At £145 GBP, recycled polyester seersucker is durable and quick-drying. The texture resists wrinkles and pilling; seaming is reinforced for water durability.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing reflects the new-season release and textured novelty. Fair for Sunspel's standard, though more expensive than standard drawstring options.
Best for
Shoppers seeking a textured, distinct swim short that adds visual interest without compromising durability.
Care
Rinse after saltwater or chlorine and air dry to preserve the seersucker texture and color.
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