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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

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 (50)

4.5

74% Recommended this product

Mentions
24 July 2026Loveshopsnotwebsites
Verified Purchase

I wouldn’t order them again

No, I don't recommend this

The waist is elasticated and comfortable but the fit over the hips was slightly snug despite the legs being wider than I expected - the material is a bit stiff and the shorts stand out on each side of the leg.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Average

Material

Average

Style

Fair

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Average

Material

Average

Style

Fair

24 July 2026Waitingforretirement
Verified Purchase

Did not like

I am going to return them as I really don’t like the material.

Helpful?

23 July 2026Gorasia12
Verified Purchase

Great buy

I managed to get these in my size, I am so glad I did! Brilliant purchase at such a reasonable price. It’s very difficult to find cotton shorts. If the white or stripe shorts become available in my size I will definitely buy.

Reviewer Ratings

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

20 July 2026TA65
Verified Purchase

Very comfortable and good quality

Yes, I recommend this

I bought the shorts to wear while travelling around Europe in the summer months

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

19 July 2026582nfjsos
Verified Purchase

Nice shorts!

Yes, I recommend this

Very comfy and handy pockets. Can feel a bit stiff

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Average

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Average

Style

Good

16 July 2026Pauline Anne N
Verified Purchase

Great quality

Yes, I recommend this

I bought them because of the hot weather. They are a good fit, superb quality and look good om

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

15 July 2026Noodles01
Verified Purchase

Shorts - with style

Yes, I recommend this

Comfortable and lightweight - perfect for summer. Generous sizing.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

15 July 2026CA50
Verified Purchase

Ok

Need shorts for hot weather to wear indoors/garden these are ok but would not wear out as shorter than I would want .

Helpful?

13 July 2026Grace1825
Verified Purchase

Great quality, super comfy

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect summer shorts, so comfy and lovely cotton material

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

13 July 2026lmc2830
Verified Purchase

Just what I needed!

Yes, I recommend this

An excellent product. Exactly as described and a perfect fit. I've worn them almost constantly during the current heat wave. Thanks M&S, reliable as ever.

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

13 July 2026AbbyF123
Verified Purchase

Best shorts ever ⭐️

Yes, I recommend this

These shorts have been my go to in the last few weeks. The fabric and fit are amazing. I liked them so much that I got them in white as well

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

09 July 2026coat
Verified Purchase

Light decent shorts, very comfortable.

Yes, I recommend this

Baggy comfortable shorts. Love the wide elasticated waist band.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

06 July 2026YorkshireLass95
Verified Purchase

Excellent value and fit well

Yes, I recommend this

I bought a few pairs, very good value, good mayerial and fit very well, would. Certainty recommend.

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 July 2026Mumofthreegirls26
Verified Purchase

Poor fit, returned.

No, I don't recommend this

Looked fab on, was pleased until I tried to move about. The crutch was stitched so it was too tight so I couldn’t move my legs around if I wanted to run for example, the fit was also poor when sitting down.

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Fair

Material

Average

Style

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Length

Good

Value for Money

Fair

Material

Average

Style

Average

02 July 2026Hincher
Verified Purchase

Holiday shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Comfy shorts for holiday or British summers day Lovely fabric with elasticised waist band .

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 July 2026Kamccbs
Verified Purchase

Great comfy shorts you can dress up or down

Yes, I recommend this

Good quality, comfortable and proper pockets, brilliant price I will get many wears out of these shorts, you don’t need to size down they are 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

01 July 2026misspie
Verified Purchase

very comfortable and practical shorts

Yes, I recommend this

very comfortable in the fit and style and practical with the pockets and fabric. Have worn loads!

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 June 2026Equine reiki
Verified Purchase

Casual shorts

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

Great casual pair of shorts , comfortable and they wash very well too

Helpful?

26 June 2026TraceyTDC
Verified Purchase

Lovely Cotton Shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Great value shorts and lovely cotton fabric. I do have the cream which are lovely, I’ve not worn them yet, I’m still a bit unsure whether to keep them or not simply because of the colour black for the summer. The striped version didn’t really suit my age but I love the cool fabric. More colours would be a dream please!!

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

25 June 2026Viv78
Verified Purchase

Holiday shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Very cool comfy, beach holiday shorts. Good price for quality of mTerial. It of a sheen so elevated with a pretty top for lunch. On Trend colour

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

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