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Pure Cotton Poplin High Waisted Shorts

Product code: T574155

About this style

Opt for a laid-back look on sunny days in these pure cotton poplin shorts. They're cut in a regular fit with a high elasticated waistband for ultra-comfortable wear. Two slip pockets add handy storage for your essentials. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft9"/176cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Fit and style

Elasticated waist

High waisted

Composition

100% cotton, 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

Pure Cotton Poplin High Waisted Shorts

£16

Colour

Customers say:

Fits true to size()
Waist

Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (21)

4.4

67% Recommended this product

Mentions
09 June 2026Pavlar
Verified Purchase

Striped shirts

Yes, I recommend this

I was a bit dubious about buying these as they have an elasticated waist...However I love them... They are smart and comfy

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 June 2026Allblue2817
Verified Purchase

On trend linen shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely stylish high waisted linen shorts. Linen is lovely quality.

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

06 June 2026GNB 3
Verified Purchase

Great product

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect fit and look great, my daughter loves 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

06 June 2026LJWatts
Verified Purchase

Stylish & comfortable

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect fit, stylish & comfortable. Love them. Value for money

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

03 June 2026Suzi740
Verified Purchase

Lovely

Yes, I recommend this

Great shorts for the summer & love the stripes. Good quality.

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

02 June 2026Greend
Verified Purchase

Fabulous shorts

Yes, I recommend this

My daughter has 2 pairs of these shot and loves them she is 38 yrs old handy zips on pockets

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

28 May 2026LouLou74
Verified Purchase

Easy to wear.

Yes, I recommend this

I bought a few pairs of shorts and did not necessarily plan on keeping these but they are a good length and value for money, an easy casual pair of shorts.

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

26 May 2026Brenda R
Verified Purchase

Happy with shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

Great quality shorts, love the button detail and the elastic waistband

Helpful?

11 May 2026avensis
Verified Purchase

Great to find a plain colour pair of shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Pleased to find these black shorts to replace a much loved old pair. I love plain coloured shorts so I can wear patterned or plain coloured tops. The material is different so will see how these shorts look after 1 wearing. I love that they have an elasticated waist and no tie cord, much more flattering. More colours please.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

11 May 2026Seg446
Verified Purchase

See through

These shorts are see through! Pockets and knickers can clearly be seen. Not the quality i would expect from M&S.

Reviewer Ratings

Material

Poor

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Material

Poor

10 May 2026juanita6
Verified Purchase

Body shape

Boxy shape, not flattering, Im a size 13ish. Fabric is very stiff, so they stick out at the sides. Also not keen on the very broad elasticated waist band. Uncomfortable in hot weather, I fear.

Helpful?

08 May 2026Luna19
Verified Purchase

Nice shorts

Nice shorts ideal for my holidays , good fit and cool material

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

02 May 2026Vans L
Verified Purchase

Great quality

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

Great shirts. Love the poplin cotton, very cool and smart at the same time so easy to dress up or down. Got them in cream/off white and don’t find them see through. Wished they did a navy version too! Might get them in black.

Helpful?

21 April 2026Suelillie
Verified Purchase

Comfy shorts

Bought these in readiness for summer. Line the elastic area waistband. Shorter style than previous shorts but that’s the trend just now.

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

12 April 2026Lissaj
Verified Purchase

Beautiful design

Yes, I recommend this

Purchased in the cream colour way, a brave decision as thought they may be too see through. They are not and fit beautifully, great fabric too

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

30 March 2026Miss BMW
Verified Purchase

Stepping out

Lovely fit, love my shorts I bought three pairs. Staff in Chester store made me feel special, excellent service. Perfection

Helpful?

25 March 2026Lynz67
Verified Purchase

Good quality and value for money

Yes, I recommend this

Practical and well made with a choice of colours and soft material, ideal for warmer weather,

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

08 March 2026KirstMax
Verified Purchase

Great!

Yes, I recommend this

Loved these shorts, nice elasicated waistband, and a good length

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

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Style

Excellent

03 March 2026Db8484
Verified Purchase

I’m not sure

No, I don't recommend this

I don’t know if I like these or not . They have a paper kind of feel to them. Nice shape though

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Fair

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Fair

Style

Good

22 February 2026Helen2626
Verified Purchase

Good shorts

Yes, I recommend this

I'm 5ft 3 ins and sometimes shorts are a bit too long but these are ideal. Pity there wasn't a more colourful choice

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Good

Style

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Good

Style

Average

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