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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)

€7.75

Colour

Waist

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

Reviews (103)

4.7

78% Recommended this product

Mentions
10 August 2026ninjdunc

Would highly recommend

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Comfortable, great feel and excellent value for money - my son loves wearing them. And they have pockets, so he can wander around in a typical slouchy teenage manner!

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

08 August 2026Chew cute

Cotton shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

It is cotton rich but it is baggy in some places which makes it not that comfortable

Helpful?

02 August 2026EA 54

Very pleased

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Very good quality for a good price really impressed

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

02 August 2026Ebre

What we were after

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect for what we needed: comfy summer shorts for play and lounging.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Material

Excellent

01 August 2026KGill

Great quality at a great price

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Great quality fabric and nice colors. Very good for the price

Helpful?

01 August 2026BebbaMiles

A bit big round the waist.

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

No, I don't recommend this

Very large in the waist. Can be tied with the draw string but thats a bit inconvenient for an eight year old to do himself! Would prefer a smaller elasticated waist where the string isnt needed.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Large

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

Material

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Large

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

Material

Good

01 August 2026Uba

Excellent quality.

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

My 9 year old grand daughter loves it. She says irs very comfortable and she wears it all daylong. Love the colour and the texture. I recommend this product. Definitely buy a different colour. Thanks M&S for the lovely quality products.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

01 August 2026KathrynKen

Great quality but big.

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Great quality but ordered the 9 to 10 and they were huge! Will keep them until my son grows into them through.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Very large

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Very large

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Material

Excellent

28 July 2026enthusiasticgardener

Great quality, great fit, great value

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

I bought the steel blue colour and are so pleased with everything about them. They are a great fit, great quality, great colour, great value and are very comfortable, Well done M&S full marks.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

26 July 2026Jamie2018

Lovely shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Bought for my grandson. Lovely soft material. Good quality.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

23 July 2026Orderlost

Good cotton, washes well.

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

These are a thicker cotton, very practical, good value and colour choices. The fit is quite loose and as reviews mention the waist ties disappear into the waist band so only 4 stars. I tied a knot in each side and sewed up the sides so it wouldn't pull through. Working well.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Material

Excellent

23 July 2026SG15

Nice shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Shorts are of good quality and very comfortable. Suitable for PE.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

18 July 2026Gnrf

School shirts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Bought these for my grandson going back to school. Tried other retailers but these are the best value for the money

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

17 July 2026SAL2124

Fab co ord set

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

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 do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

17 July 2026Elle11

Great summer shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

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 do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

15 July 2026Gracious for ever

Shorts at a pretty good price!

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

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 do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Material

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Material

Good

15 July 2026Cherry577

Great

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

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

Good summer basic

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

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 do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

13 July 2026Gillis51

Great comfortable shorts.

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

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

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

09 July 2026Zoraida

Just ok

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

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 do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Material

Fair

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Material

Fair

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