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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 (31)

4.4

74% Recommended this product

Mentions
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

23 June 2026Anne Marie Radigan
Verified Purchase

Good quality shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Loved these shorts. Very dressy. Like the elasticated waist band. My only gripe is, I think they are a bit too wide.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

21 June 2026Debbied13
Verified Purchase

Great quality

Yes, I recommend this

Great shape, material and print. Really comfortable.

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

21 June 2026Deepop54
Verified Purchase

Stylish shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Excellent value and good quality. Decent length too

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

21 June 2026Janouise
Verified Purchase

Lovely shorts! Great value!

Yes, I recommend this

Love these shorts! Very comfy! Smart, can dress up or down.

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 June 2026Toppy62
Verified Purchase

Good all rounders!

Yes, I recommend this

Easy on, pockets, bought for a very hot trip to Marrakesh. They managed camel rides & rock scrambles and being cotton, were comfy throughout. Since bought the off white ones…

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

18 June 2026ASTE
Verified Purchase

Great shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Great holiday shorts. Bought in two colour ways and love both. Very comfortable.

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 June 2026arielsdream
Verified Purchase

Pure cotton!

Yes, I recommend this

its so hard to find 💯 cotton clothes and I’m allergic to elastane. these are cool, comfy and pure cotton. love them!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

10 June 2026Sam5503
Verified Purchase

Casual shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Great casual shorts. True to size. Slightly see through.

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

10 June 2026like2betaller
Verified Purchase

Good quality

I thought these would be fine for an everyday type of shorts. I found the legs much to wide. Returned

Helpful?

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?

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Material

Poor

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