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Cotton Rich High Waisted Pleat Front Bermuda Shorts

Product code: T575294

About this style

These cotton-rich shorts are a sophisticated take on classic Bermuda styles. Designed in a flattering longline fit with a high-rise waistband and hook bar and zip fastening. Added stretch for comfort. They feature a neat pleated front and two handy side pockets. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

Details & care

Fit and style

Hook bar and zip fastening

High waisted

Added Stretch

Composition

97% cotton, 3% elastane (exclusive of trimmings), Pocketing (pocket fabric composition) - 65% polyester, 35% cotton

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry low temperature

Iron at medium temperature

Do not dry clean

M&S

Cotton Rich High Waisted Pleat Front Bermuda Shorts

£28

Colour

Customers say:

Fits true to size()
Waist

Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (116)

4.3

72% Recommended this product

Mentions
25 July 2026rkbluemarlin
Verified Purchase

Too voluminous for petites!

No, I don't recommend this

These looked ridiculous on me - I wouldn’t recommend if you’re petite! Material was soft and thick, if anything too thick for hot weather.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Fair

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Fair

25 July 2026Tina10
Verified Purchase

Elegant with a beautiful cut

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

These are great, I’ve bought the black and the creamy coloured ones. I take an 8-10 usually but needed the 10 for sure with these, I also have a reasonably small waist and if your waist isn’t small you might want to consider going up a size. The material holds its shape and is thick cotton so these are very elegant and can be worn dressy and to work. I find them very flattering. That said, the material is quite thick cotton and not flowy so if you are going somewhere where temps will be well above 30C you may want to take something lighter and more flowy, I think these could be too heavy for extremely hot weather.

Helpful?

23 July 2026VickyG
Verified Purchase

Lovely smart shorts

These are great shorts - smart enough for the office but still comfortable to wear. Leg length is just right, and the fabric has a good weight/structure to it.

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

18 July 2026Gailyshep
Verified Purchase

Classy and stylish

Yes, I recommend this

I was unsure at first but they are very flattering and very comfortable

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

17 July 2026unic
Verified Purchase

High waisted pleated cotton shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Love the length and fit of the pleated shorts. The only issue is after sitting down for a time, not only do the back pleats go out of shape but the front ones do as well! Otherwise they are a beautiful fitting product reaching just to the top of my knee

Helpful?

16 July 2026Shopadoodahday
Verified Purchase

Smart shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Tried linen shorts in various styles n colours but just not right for me as a sixty something so tried these for the length as a last resort and they’re perfect. Bought in pink and in black. I’m size 12 and the 12 fit fine tho the pink is a teeny bit more snug on the waist. The fabric is slightly thick/heavy compared to linen but I’m ok with that as they look very smart with a linen vest

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

16 July 2026KGill
Verified Purchase

Bermuda shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

Really lovely shorts and look very d ressy with pleats. Length is great. Ordered size 10 and fit is just right.

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14 July 2026BCH01
Verified Purchase

Stylish city shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Great city shorts - got lots of comments in the office when I wore them

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

12 July 2026Andy68
Verified Purchase

Lovely fitting shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely soft feel fabric, these shorts have really wide legs (length just sits on knee, I’m 5’ 8”) which makes them look like a skirt or culottes that are nice and cool to wear. Flattering flat pleats and darts around waistband, two flat side pockets which don’t add bulk around hips. One could very easily dress the shorts up or down, depending on footwear and top choices. Not washed them yet so will reserve judgement on quality until I do so!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

11 July 2026Mbear2
Verified Purchase

Soft and comfortable

Yes, I recommend this

Soft fabric and comfortable to wear, love the sewn down pleat at the front. Fit true to size.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

11 July 2026Cafefalco
Verified Purchase

Weird design

No, I don't recommend this

These reminded me of the regulation culottes I had to wear for hockey at school. They are not Bermuda shorts in the original sense. The material is too thick for summer and I bit to far above my knee (I'm 5' 5"). I ordered two pairs and they will both be going back unfortunately.

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Average

Material

Fair

Style

Poor

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Average

Material

Fair

Style

Poor

10 July 2026Patricia1958
Verified Purchase

Lovely shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely shorts. Great price. Good value. Comfortable and look great on

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

08 July 2026Jean HA
Verified Purchase

Stylish shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Stylish shorts of a longer length, something to wear about and about

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

08 July 2026MSBoT
Verified Purchase

Smart shorts

Yes, I recommend this

A nice length, a flattering style, but they take a bit too much maintenance for me.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

08 July 2026Jo joB
Verified Purchase

Great fit

Yes, I recommend this

Look great, Stylish, comfortable fit, lovely colour,

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

07 July 2026bettfromchorley
Verified Purchase

Great Bermuda shorts

Yes, I recommend this

I did like the shorts but I would have preferred them without the pleats. I am 5ft and a size 10, I bought size12 as other reviews said they were tight on the waist, size 12 fit perfectly a bit baggy on the hips. In the end I felt they would look better on a taller lady so I returned them. I

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

06 July 2026AmberMae357
Verified Purchase

Potentially size up

Yes, I recommend this

On the snug size for a 14 but still look good on. I would keep that in mind in case you wanted a looser look

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

06 July 2026JayBee11
Verified Purchase

Nice quality but sizing hit and miss

Yes, I recommend this

M&S sizing is all over the place. I have size 10 pink shorts from a previous year that are too big. I gave size 8 also from a previous year and they are fine. Having read comments online about sizing I ordered both sizes. The size 8 in this style was too small. With stores holding so little stock ordering online is very hit and miss. I do like the shorts so I am keeping the 10 which do allow for things to be tucked in if required.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

06 July 2026StellaP
Verified Purchase

Great Shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Great fit & quality - a nice smart/casual find - recommended

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

05 July 202622Mitzi 55
Verified Purchase

Great knee length

Yes, I recommend this

Nice knee length shorts quite tight around the race so maybe go up a size but ideal if you don’t like your legs

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

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