Fashion fans say Marks and Spencer’s shorts are the ‘best ever’ and ‘really comfy to wear’
Finding a comfortable yet stylish pair of shorts for the heatwave can prove tricky, but mature shoppers have been praising a £27 M&S pair they say is ‘great for the older lady.’ The shorts in question are the £27 Pleated Longline Shorts that come in an easy to style mocha hue.
Previously sold out in the sought-after ecru design, they’re also available in black but with only two sizes (UK six and eight) still available at the time of writing. The shorts feature a longline design with a modern minimalist feel, making them easy to dress up or wear to the office.
Fashion fans can simply add a crisp white shirt and ballet flats for an elevated daytime look and swap out the shoes for mules or kitten heels come evening. Featuring a high waisted cut, the shorts also boast flattering pleats around the tummy area.
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If M&S’ shorts don’t suit, then fear not as the high street is awash with a variety of alternatives. One is the Roman Dusk Palm Embroidered Shorts which come in UK sizes 8-18 and retail at £26. New Roman customers can bag the item for £19.50 using the code AFRPLC25Q226 which is valid on full priced items.
Meanwhile, New Look is offering the Cotton Twill Pull On Drawstring Shorts in three colours, priced at £19.99 a pair. Back to M&S, and the Pleated Longline Shorts are proving a popular buy, with an overall review score of 4.3 out of five stars.
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One satisfied customer raved: “Absolutely Stunning! They are very comfortable to wear and look very stylish.
“Perfect length and fit. Lightweight material makes them very cool in the heat.” A second five-star review reads: “Excellent leg length which is great for the older lady. Very smart.”
Someone else agreed, commenting: “Really flattering length for us older ladies. I have scars on both knees so these are ideal and very lightweight. Need more colours though.”
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Best shorts ever for me. I love these shorts, they are perfect. I’m fussy with shorts but cannot fault them.”
It is worth noting that one buyer deducted some stars as they felt the item comes up on the smaller side, writing: “Beautiful shorts but slightly on the smaller side, so I’d recommend sizing up if you are in between sizes.”
Despite this, someone else said: “Really flattering. I got the mocha and they are lovely and comfy to wear.
“If you have the trousers from last year then this is a nice short version, almost looks like a skirt. Mine are just below my knee, lovely for summer but still very smart.”
Another also raved: “Bought for holiday, loose comfortable style and relatively crease free for travelling – good length for mature lady.”
A final review reads: “I am at an age where my knees are knobbly. I was overjoyed to see online M&S’ pleated long line shorts. Unable to find a pair in my local store or online, I put it on my wishlist, a couple of days later I was collecting my order from my local store – so easy.
“No wonder you sold out – lovely light cool Viscose fabric fit true to size, look smart and most importantly hide my knobbly knees. You get a lot for the price. Would be great if more styles were available in longer lengths.”
