Tom & Boy Checked Shorts

These are not quiet shorts, which is exactly the point.

Tom & Boy’s checked pull-on shorts have that brilliant “packed the best clothes first” energy — bold gingham in warm pink, golden yellow, soft cream, and deep navy that somehow feels both vintage and completely impossible to miss. Like an old holiday photo, but better dressed.

The relaxed fit keeps them practical enough for actual summer life: running barefoot through the garden, climbing things they probably shouldn’t, and returning home with pockets full of completely essential rubbish. The elasticated waistband and drawstring tie make them easy, comfortable, and ready for all-day wear without anyone needing to think too hard about it.

They work perfectly with the matching checked shirt if full impact is the plan, but they’re just as good with a simple tee, clashing stripes, or whatever gets grabbed first on the way out the door. That slightly rebellious mix-and-match feeling is exactly where Tom & Boy gets it right.

Bright, playful, and confidently a bit much — the kind of shorts children choose for themselves, which usually means they’re the best ones.