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Recommendations for black linen mix elasticated shorts with side pockets

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HillyHoney · 21/06/2026 08:44

I'm after some quite specific black shorts - can anyone recommend any, please?

Linen mix
Fully elasticated waist (sort of paperbag waist, so a wide-ish band)
Side pockets
Slightly shorter than mid-thigh
Pretty voluminous, i.e. not slim-fitting or tight

I have some old ones from M&S that no longer fit me - I've put on a few pounds and they're not the right shape for me anymore (I don't think the next size up would solve the problem).

I've seen similar in Uniqlo and H&M but am I missing any other great shorts from anywhere else?

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 21/06/2026 13:04

New look new look

HillyHoney · 21/06/2026 18:46

Ooh thanks both :) I am partial to New Look for it's linen stuff actually, I don't know why I didn't think to look there. Those are definitely a possibility.

The M&S ones aren't quite voluminous enough really - also a shade too long, same for the Eleven Loves ones.

I do like those Palome ones though! That's more the kind of style I had in mind although 100% linen can be a bugger. I'm not too fussed about creasing but it can be a stiff sometimes. Have you ordered from them before @EleanorMc67?

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EleanorMc67 · 21/06/2026 19:49

HillyHoney · 21/06/2026 18:46

Ooh thanks both :) I am partial to New Look for it's linen stuff actually, I don't know why I didn't think to look there. Those are definitely a possibility.

The M&S ones aren't quite voluminous enough really - also a shade too long, same for the Eleven Loves ones.

I do like those Palome ones though! That's more the kind of style I had in mind although 100% linen can be a bugger. I'm not too fussed about creasing but it can be a stiff sometimes. Have you ordered from them before @EleanorMc67?

I haven't bought anything from Palome yet, no - though a few things have tempted me! The quality & cut look good, & it generally gets very good reviews. A linen blend is easier though - maybe try the New Look ones first?

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