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Men's Tailored Swim Shorts in Forest

Name: Sunspel Men's Tailored Swim Shorts
Brand: Sunspel
SKU: sunspel-mens-tailored-swim-shorts-in-forest-mshr3704-gnjd
Price: 165 GBP

Shorts

£165

The verdict

A tailored, recycled-fabric swim short for conscious shoppers who want structure and subtle style; premium Sunspel standard.

Fit

Tailored cut signals a slimmer, more refined silhouette than typical swim shorts—sits closer to the body without being tight. Expect a knee-length or just-above cut; size true to usual.

Quality

Recycled polyester at this price point (£99) reflects Sunspel's commitment to durability and environmental materials. Seaming and hardware are precise; this short will hold its shape through many seasons.

Price check

Premium pricing, but justified by the tailored cut, material sourcing, and construction rigor typical of Sunspel's upper range.

Best for

Environmentally minded shoppers seeking a refined, tailored swim short that resists pilling and fading.

Care

Rinse after saltwater or chlorine and air dry flat to prevent stretching and maintain the tailored silhouette.

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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