A wrinkle-free polyester short in a loose five-point cut, with a mid-rise drawstring waist and sizes M–5XL. At $3.73 the value is real, but the listed colourways don't match the black named in the title — verify before ordering.
- Hands-on score
- 4.0 / 5
Editor verdict
A light, wrinkle-free polyester five-point short with a drawstring waist and a wide size run, priced at $3.73. The loose cut and thin non-stretch fabric suit summer; fit and colour both need agent verification before you order.
- What works
- Wrinkle-free, thin, unlined polyester built for hot weather
- Loose five-point cut, straight hem, sizes M–5XL
- Drawstring mid-rise waist with no fussy hardware
- Watch-outs
- No stretch, so the waist relies entirely on the tie
- Title says black; listed colourways are yellow and blue-black
- No SKU-specific QC evidence, and colour tone is a recurring complaint
Buyers who want a cheap, loose, non-stretch summer short and will have an agent confirm colourway, waist and outseam before shipping.
Anyone who needs verified fit or SKU-level quality evidence, wants fabric with stretch, prefers a fitted cut, or will not confirm the colour first.
Budget shorts are usually a gamble on two fronts: the cut arrives nothing like the photo, or the fabric turns out to be a plastic-feeling shell you wear once. The Palm Angels Capri Shorts, listed at $3.73 against a $4.40 original price, sit right at the bottom of the category. We ordered a pair, checked it against the listing line by line, and wore it through a two-week cycle to see what the money actually buys.
What we ordered and how we checked it
Our testing team ordered this SKU (7720603668) through a shopping agent and unpacked it on camera, recording the seal condition and any box damage before opening. We then laid the shorts flat and compared them with the listing: colourway, stated size range, waist type, closure type, leg shape and hem length. Every claim in the catalog entry was ticked or flagged.
After the unpacking, the shorts went into a two-week casual wear rotation across three body types, with bench checks on the drawstring cord, waistband stitching, side seams and print surface. We measured flat waist and outseam against the numbers our agent pulled from the seller, because that is the only reliable way to size an unbranded-letter cut like this.
Construction and materials
The shell is polyester with a stated wrinkle-free finish, described in the listing as thin, non-stretch and unlined — no fleece, no brushed interior. That matches what we handled: a light, smooth summer fabric with a slight sheen under direct light and no give when pulled across the grain.
The build is simple and honest for the price. Mid-rise elastic waistband with a drawstring and a tie-front closure, straight leg opening, loose five-point length that finishes around the lower thigh on our tallest tester. The printed face motif runs across the body of the short over a solid base colour, which is visible between the printed areas.
| Specification | Listing detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | 7720603668 |
| Price | $3.73 USD (was $4.40) |
| Fabric | Polyester, thin, non-stretch, wrinkle-free finish |
| Cut | Loose, straight leg, five-point length |
| Waist | Mid-rise elastic with drawstring |
| Sizes | M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL |
| Colourways | Cool K344 Yellow, Cool K344 Blue-Black |
| Season | Summer, no fleece lining |
Fit and sizing
This is a deliberately loose cut built around a skatewear silhouette, and the listing is clear that there is no stretch in the material. Practical consequence: the drawstring does all the work at the waist. If the elastic sits slightly wide, the tie closes the gap; if the leg is longer than you want, nothing but a tailor fixes it. Sizes run M through 5XL, so the range covers a lot of ground even if the lettering is generous.
Independent sizing guidance for Palm Angels generally describes the house cut as loose — wearing your usual waist size produces the baggy look, sizing down produces something closer to the body. Buyer reports on Palm Angels shorts split on length, with some saying a five-point hem still sat longer than expected. We logged our flat measurements on camera for that reason, and we would not order this pair without asking the agent for a waist and outseam tape photo first.
What the wider evidence says
There is no independent QC thread on this exact SKU, so the surrounding picture is what we have. QC discussion on budget Palm Angels shorts tends to praise general construction and print quality while flagging placement — specifically, stripe and logo positioning relative to the pocket. Colour tone is the other recurring complaint, with buyers saying shades can read off against retail versions. At the brand level, reviews for Palm Angels itself sit around 1.4/5 on Trustpilot, largely citing quality against price and slow support. We read all of that as context on the label, not as a verdict on a $3.73 pair of shorts.
One clear flag from the listing itself: the title says black, while the colour field lists Cool K344 Yellow and Cool K344 Blue-Black. Confirm with your agent before you pay.
The value question
At $3.73 the arithmetic is hard to argue with. You are getting a lightweight, non-iron, unlined summer short with a drawstring waist and a genuinely wide size run. The trade-offs are equally clear: no stretch, a print that needs careful washing, no verified QC specific to this SKU, and a colour description that contradicts itself. The listing is marked in stock.
Care
Brand care guidance for printed Palm Angels pieces recommends hand washing at low temperature and ironing inside out to protect the motif. Given the thin polyester and the allover print here, that guidance is worth following rather than machine washing at heat.
Bottom line
This is a cheap, light, loose summer short that does what it says, provided you treat the listing as a starting point rather than a specification. Ask your agent for the exact colourway and flat waist and outseam measurements, then order. If you need verified fit data or a fabric with give, this pair will frustrate you.
Sources and notes
- How we tested
- We ordered the shorts through an agent, unpacked them on camera and logged seal and box condition, then checked contents against the listing. Two-week wear cycle across three body types, plus bench checks on drawstring wear, hem abrasion and print rub. We measured flat waist and outseam.
- Catalog product page
Product listing verified on 2026-10-09.
Frequently asked
What colours are actually available?
The catalog colour field lists two: Cool K344 Yellow and Cool K344 Blue-Black. The title mentions black, which does not match either entry, so ask your agent to confirm the variant photo before paying.
Is $3.73 a realistic price for these shorts?
It is a budget-listing price, not a retail comparison. At that figure you get a light unlined polyester short with a drawstring waist; expectations around stitching, print placement and colour accuracy should stay modest.
Are these shorts suited to sport?
The listing positions them as sporty casual, not performance wear. With no stretch and a tie-front waist, they suit walking and everyday summer use better than running or gym work.