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Cotton Rich Elasticated Waist Shorts (6-16 Yrs)

Product code: T874407B

About this style

These cotton-rich shorts are a casual essential for laid-back summer days and perfect for kids. Regular fit with an elasticated waist and adjustable drawstring for comfort, while two side pockets add practical finishing touches to the simple design.

Details & care

Style

Regular fit

Drawstring fastening

Safety Warning

Keep away from fire

Composition

85% cotton, 15% polyester (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry medium temperature

Iron at medium temperature

Do not dry clean

M&S

Cotton Rich Elasticated Waist Shorts (6-16 Yrs)

£6

Colour

Customers say:

Fits true to size()
Waist

Matching items: Hoodie, Zip Hoodie, T Shirts and Sweatshirt
Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (90)

4.7

78% Recommended this product

Mentions
17 July 2026SAL2124
Verified Purchase

Fab co ord set

Yes, I recommend this

My boys LOVE these shorts for holiday season. Very comfy and cool in the heat ... also a great length ... look great with the matching top

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

17 July 2026Elle11
Verified Purchase

Great summer shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely soft fabric. Great colours so I bought four shorts plus the matching t shirts. Wash well too

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

15 July 2026Gracious for ever
Verified Purchase

Shorts at a pretty good price!

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely soft cotton material but thick enough to give the shorts a good structure. A satisfactory repeat purchase.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Material

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Material

Good

15 July 2026Cherry577
Verified Purchase

Great

They are exactly how they were described, comfy and nice

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

13 July 2026Deesmum
Verified Purchase

Good summer basic

Yes, I recommend this

I bought a number of items from the range, good summer holiday wardrobe, comfy and smart, hopefully hard wearing for the next few months.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

13 July 2026Gillis51
Verified Purchase

Great comfortable shorts.

Yes, I recommend this

Gorgeous comfy shorts comfortable to wear & very versatile, these shorts are worn a lot.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

09 July 2026Zoraida
Verified Purchase

Just ok

The shots are quite large and I expected them to be lighter. The main drawback though is that the drawstring is quite short and keeps going into the waistline unless you can stop it somehow. They are acceptable for the price paid.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Material

Fair

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Material

Fair

08 July 2026ArsenalFan1
Verified Purchase

Drawstring too short

No, I don't recommend this

The shorts were very good and a very reasonable price but in the Age 14-15 ones the drawstring was so short that as you stretched the elastic to put them on the drawstring vanished inside the waistband. We even tried tying knots in the ends but this didn't make any difference. If the drawstring was 6 inches longer I would have given them 5 stars.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Average

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Average

Material

Excellent

06 July 2026Joy3752
Verified Purchase

Misleading colour stated

The only problem with this was that it stated that the colour was orange, but, it is definitely very pale, more of a peach colour

Helpful?

05 July 2026OnlineDream
Verified Purchase

Great quality shorts

These shorts are of great quality with perfect fit and very comfortable. Initially I bought three, then ordered two more and finally another colour. My son finds them perfect for the summer season.

Helpful?

01 July 2026JuJu75
Verified Purchase

Too big

No, I don't recommend this

Far too big in the waist for the average 13/14 year old

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very large

01 July 2026Ilovechocolate66
Verified Purchase

Would recommend .

Yes, I recommend this

Absolutely lovely. Great value, superb quality and wash really well.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

29 June 2026Fev
Verified Purchase

Good quality fabric and fit

Yes, I recommend this

Great quality fabric and fit. Longer than your average, reach just above knees on my tall 10 year old, bought size 11-12

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

25 June 2026Tboat
Verified Purchase

Great qyality

Yes, I recommend this

This top and down is so stylish, it suit him well.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

23 June 2026W Swaffer
Verified Purchase

Excellent

Yes, I recommend this

Thick material, soft and comfy. These are a great price and quality. Wash well without fading

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

20 June 2026AbbyA
Verified Purchase

Look and feels like fleece

Yes, I recommend this

Not bad, but I find them too thick for summer. The fabric looks and feels like fleece.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Material

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Material

Average

20 June 2026SurreyCath
Verified Purchase

Super soft and comfy brightly coloured shorts!

Yes, I recommend this

Bought these for my 13 yr old and he loves them! Lovely and bright and super soft and comfy!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

20 June 2026Farah l
Verified Purchase

Great quality.

Brought as a gift , can’t go wrong . Lovely summer coordination.

Helpful?

16 June 2026Warklady
Verified Purchase

Great looking shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Bought a pair each for our grandsons and love the extra length in the leg it just looks more modern in appearance. Love the steel biue shade it goes with lots of colours for hoodies or t shirts they wear. The size 7/8 on a slim 9 year old but a cord on the waist to tie off still left enough length in the leg. Really pleased with our purchase and they wash and iron well too.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

15 June 2026Jinty3
Verified Purchase

Good quality

Yes, I recommend this

Love the material, colour and great fit and price.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

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