Top Picks
Shorts Fabrizio Elastic Tie Waist Linen Cotton Blend Chino Shorts in Natural
LIAM’S PICK TOKYO LAUNDRYShorts Fabrizio Elastic Tie Waist Linen Cotton Blend Chino Shorts in Natural
£17.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Shorts Hunter Cotton Embroidered Chino Shorts in Amazon Khaki
IAN’S PICK TOKYO LAUNDRYShorts Hunter Cotton Embroidered Chino Shorts in Amazon Khaki
£18.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Shorts Somero Cotton Twill Chino Shorts in Khaki
CONNOR’S PICK TOKYO LAUNDRYShorts Somero Cotton Twill Chino Shorts in Khaki
£14.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Blanche White Shorts
KWAME’S PICK CERQULARBlanche White Shorts
£169.00 CERQULAR
Shorts Mens Armel turquoise shorts with belt
ADE’S PICK TOKYO LAUNDRYShorts Mens Armel turquoise shorts with belt
£11.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
How we pick

Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Liam, Ian, Connor, Kwame and Ade went through everything in cotton smart shorts the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, fit properly and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.

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Under £5022 pieces
Shorts Ramsgate Cotton Chino Shorts In Smoked Pearl
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Shorts Ramsgate Cotton Chino Shorts In Smoked Pearl

£12.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
NAUTICA Mens Shorts White Casual Classic L W32 Comfortable Cotton Blend
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NAUTICA Mens Shorts White Casual Classic L W32 Comfortable Cotton Blend

£25.99 CERQULAR
Shorts Massi Classic Fit Cotton Twill Chino Shorts in Sky Captain Navy
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Shorts Massi Classic Fit Cotton Twill Chino Shorts in Sky Captain Navy

£14.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
CHAPS Mens Shorts Red Casual Classic XL W34 Pocketed Cotton Blend
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CHAPS Mens Shorts Red Casual Classic XL W34 Pocketed Cotton Blend

£28.59 CERQULAR
Shorts Mens Armel turquoise shorts with belt
TOKYO LAUNDRY

Shorts Mens Armel turquoise shorts with belt

£11.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Shorts Forio Cotton Twill Chino Shorts with Woven Belt in Sky Captain Navy - Kensington Eastside
TOKYO LAUNDRY

Shorts Forio Cotton Twill Chino Shorts with Woven Belt in Sky Captain Navy - Kensington Eastside

£19.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
TOMMY HILFIGER Mens Shorts Red Casual Classic L W30 Cotton Blend
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TOMMY HILFIGER Mens Shorts Red Casual Classic L W30 Cotton Blend

£32.49 CERQULAR
DICKIES Mens Shorts Beige Cargo Cotton Blend XL W34 Workwear Durable
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DICKIES Mens Shorts Beige Cargo Cotton Blend XL W34 Workwear Durable

£33.79 CERQULAR
Portwest WX3 Service Work Shorts
TOOLED UP

Portwest WX3 Service Work Shorts

£38.95 TOOLED UP
Shorts Mens Armel midnight blue shorts with belt
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Shorts Mens Armel midnight blue shorts with belt

£11.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Shorts Fabrizio Elastic Tie Waist Linen Cotton Blend Chino Shorts in Natural
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Shorts Fabrizio Elastic Tie Waist Linen Cotton Blend Chino Shorts in Natural

£17.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Shorts Hunter Cotton Embroidered Chino Shorts in Amazon Khaki
TOKYO LAUNDRY

Shorts Hunter Cotton Embroidered Chino Shorts in Amazon Khaki

£18.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
Farah Hawk Chino Twill Shorts - Navy
BRIAN JAMES

Farah Hawk Chino Twill Shorts - Navy

£40.82 BRIAN JAMES
Shorts Aragon Cotton Chino Shorts with Belt in Ivory Grey
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Shorts Aragon Cotton Chino Shorts with Belt in Ivory Grey

£15.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
NAUTICA Mens White Casual Cotton Blend Shorts XL W36 Classic Fit Summer
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NAUTICA Mens White Casual Cotton Blend Shorts XL W36 Classic Fit Summer

£25.99 CERQULAR
TOMMY HILFIGER Mens White Casual Shorts XL W38 Cotton Blend Classic Fit Summer
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TOMMY HILFIGER Mens White Casual Shorts XL W38 Cotton Blend Classic Fit Summer

£33.79 CERQULAR
Shorts Somero Cotton Twill Chino Shorts in Khaki
TOKYO LAUNDRY

Shorts Somero Cotton Twill Chino Shorts in Khaki

£14.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
TOMMY HILFIGER Mens Shorts Grey XL W36 Classic Cotton Blend Casual
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TOMMY HILFIGER Mens Shorts Grey XL W36 Classic Cotton Blend Casual

£33.79 CERQULAR
Shorts Forio Cotton Twill Chino Shorts with Woven Belt in Charcoal - Kensington Eastside
TOKYO LAUNDRY

Shorts Forio Cotton Twill Chino Shorts with Woven Belt in Charcoal - Kensington Eastside

£19.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY
NAUTICA Mens Shorts White Casual Plain M W34 Lightweight Cotton Blend
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NAUTICA Mens Shorts White Casual Plain M W34 Lightweight Cotton Blend

£25.99 CERQULAR
Armani Exchange Cotton Stretch Shorts
COES

Armani Exchange Cotton Stretch Shorts

£95.00 COES
Golding Classic Cotton Chino Shorts
COES

Golding Classic Cotton Chino Shorts

£89.95 COES
Worth the splurge3 pieces