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Men's Tailored Swim Short in Navy

Name: Sunspel Men's Tailored Swim Short
Brand: Sunspel
SKU: sunspel-mens-upcycled-marine-plastic-tailored-swim-short-in-navy
Price: 165 GBP

Shorts

£165

The verdict

A tailored swim short in recycled polyester; Sunspel's refined, upcycled option at the high premium tier.

Fit

Tailored cut is neat and form-fitting without restricting movement. Expect a slimmer silhouette than typical swim shorts, with a refined leg and mid-thigh length. Size true.

Quality

At £165 GBP, recycled polyester is durable and quick-drying. Upcycled marine-plastic materials show sustainability commitment. Tailoring precision and seaming are precise.

Price check

High premium pricing reflects the tailored cut, upcycled material sourcing, and Sunspel's upper-tier construction. Justified for shoppers prioritizing sustainability and refinement.

Best for

Environmentally conscious shoppers seeking a tailored, refined swim short from a heritage brand, willing to pay premium for upcycled construction.

Care

Rinse promptly after saltwater and air dry to extend the life of the upcycled polyester.

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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