Shorts

Men’s Shorts for Summer, Weekends and Everything In Between

A good pair of shorts should be comfortable, easy to wear and useful for more than one type of day.

The Wayver men’s shorts collection is built around that idea, with relaxed summer styles designed for everyday wear, holidays, weekends and warmer weather.

From breathable linen shorts and soft cotton beach shorts to classic Bermuda shorts and quick-drying swim shorts, each style is designed with a focus on comfort, clean proportions and straightforward functionality.

No unnecessary detail. Just well-made men’s shorts that are easy to wear.

Men’s Linen Shorts

Linen is one of the most useful fabrics for warm weather.

Naturally breathable and lightweight, linen allows air to move through the fabric and becomes softer with wear, making it particularly well suited to Australian summers.

Wayver linen shorts are made from 100% linen and cut in a relaxed fit for comfortable everyday wear. An elasticated waistband provides additional flexibility, while the clean design makes them easy to dress up or down.

Wear linen shorts with a plain T-shirt and sneakers for a simple weekend outfit, or pair them with a linen shirt or lightweight knit when you want something slightly sharper.

The natural texture of linen also means the fabric develops character rather than needing to look perfectly pressed at all times.

Which is useful, because summer generally has better things to do.

Men’s Cotton Shorts

Cotton shorts are a dependable warm-weather staple.

Soft, breathable and easy to wear, they sit comfortably between casual sports-style shorts and more structured tailored styles.

Wayver Cotton Beach Shorts are designed specifically for relaxed summer dressing. They use compact Pima cotton with a soft wash and an elasticated drawstring waistband, creating a comfortable short that still looks considered enough to wear away from the beach.

The result is an easy everyday men's short that works with T-shirts, polos, casual shirts and lightweight knitwear.

For holidays, weekends or simply days when trousers seem unnecessarily ambitious, cotton shorts are difficult to beat.

Men’s Bermuda Shorts

For a slightly more classic shorts silhouette, Bermuda shorts provide additional coverage while maintaining the comfort needed for warmer weather.

The longer proportion gives them a cleaner, more traditional appearance than very short casual styles, making them particularly useful when you want something relaxed without looking overly beach-focused.

Pair Bermuda shorts with a crew neck T-shirt for an easy casual outfit or add a short-sleeve shirt or knit polo for something more polished.

Their simplicity makes them easy to rotate through summer without having to think too hard about what goes with them.

Which is generally how summer dressing should work.

Men’s Swim Shorts

Good swim shorts need to work in the water and still look good enough to wear afterwards.

Wayver men's swim shorts are made using quick-drying fabric and feature an elasticated waistband with drawstring, mesh pocket bags and a secure rear pocket. The current fabric combines cotton and nylon to provide the comfortable feel of cotton with the faster-drying performance needed around water.

The clean design means they can move easily between swimming and casual wear.

Wear them at the beach, by the pool or on holiday, then throw on an Essential Crew Tee and keep going.

Ideally without having to return to the hotel room first.

Swim Shorts or Board Shorts?

The terms swim shorts and board shorts are often used interchangeably, although traditionally they refer to slightly different styles.

Board shorts generally have a longer length and were originally developed for surfing, while modern swim shorts tend to be shorter, lighter and designed for both swimming and casual wear.

Wayver swim shorts take the more versatile approach.

They provide enough coverage for swimming and beach use while maintaining a clean, everyday shape that can comfortably be worn away from the water.

For most men, that makes them significantly more useful than a dedicated pair of swimming shorts that only ever sees a pool.

The Right Shorts for Hot Weather

Choosing shorts for summer is largely about balancing comfort, breathability and where you plan to wear them.

Linen is particularly effective in hot conditions because of its naturally breathable construction.

Cotton provides softness and comfort with a more familiar casual feel.

Swim shorts add quick-drying performance for days around water.

Bermuda shorts provide a slightly longer, more traditional silhouette.

There is no single best option. The useful part is having a few different styles that cover different situations.

How Should Men’s Shorts Fit?

Shorts should sit comfortably around the waist without needing excessive tension from a belt or drawstring.

Through the seat and thigh, there should be enough room for natural movement without the fabric looking overly loose.

Length comes down partly to personal preference, but proportion matters.

Shorter styles such as swim shorts and beach shorts create a relaxed summer look, while longer Bermuda styles provide additional coverage and a slightly more traditional appearance.

The aim is simple: enough room to be comfortable, without excess fabric getting in the way.

Elastic Waist Shorts for Everyday Comfort

An elasticated waistband can make a significant difference to how comfortable shorts feel over the course of a day.

Unlike a completely fixed waistband, elastic provides some flexibility when sitting, moving or travelling.

That is why several Wayver summer shorts use elasticated waistbands combined with drawstrings.

The drawstring allows you to adjust the fit while the elastic keeps the waistband comfortable.

It is a practical detail rather than a decorative one, which is generally the type of detail we prefer.

What to Wear With Men’s Shorts

Shorts are one of the simplest pieces in a man's wardrobe to style.

A plain crew neck T-shirt works with virtually every style.

Linen shorts pair particularly well with lightweight cotton tees, linen shirts and casual button-down shirts.

Cotton beach shorts work easily with T-shirts, polos and sneakers.

Bermuda shorts can be dressed slightly further with a knitted polo, short-sleeve shirt or lightweight crew knit.

Swim shorts can be worn with a simple T-shirt or casual shirt before and after swimming.

Footwear can change the whole outfit. Sneakers keep things casual, while loafers or leather sandals can sharpen linen and Bermuda styles.

The main rule is not to overcomplicate it.

Men’s Summer Shorts for Travel and Holidays

Shorts become particularly useful when travelling somewhere warm.

The right styles take up very little space, work across different situations and can be worn repeatedly with different tops.

A pair of linen shorts can handle lunch or dinner.

Cotton shorts cover everyday exploring.

Swim shorts take care of beaches and pools while still doubling as casual shorts.

Add a few Essential Crew Tees and a lightweight shirt and you have covered a surprisingly large portion of a warm-weather trip.

Less packing. Fewer decisions. More useful clothes.

Choosing the Right Shorts Fabric

Different fabrics change both how shorts feel and how they perform.

Linen is breathable, lightweight and naturally textured, making it ideal for hot weather.

Cotton feels soft and familiar and works particularly well for relaxed everyday shorts.

Cotton and nylon blends can combine comfort with improved drying performance, making them particularly useful for swimwear.

The best fabric depends on where you plan to wear the shorts.

That is why the Wayver shorts collection includes different constructions rather than trying to make one pair do absolutely everything.

Building a Summer Shorts Rotation

You don't need a wardrobe full of shorts.

A few good pairs will cover most warm-weather situations.

Start with an easy everyday cotton short.

Add a linen style for hotter weather and occasions when you want something slightly more refined.

Include a pair of swim shorts for holidays, beach days and the pool.

A Bermuda style gives you another option when you prefer a little more length.

Choose versatile colours such as Navy, Black, Olive and neutral natural shades and it becomes difficult to go too far wrong.

Wayver Men’s Shorts

Wayver is an Australian menswear brand focused on everyday wardrobe essentials.

Our men’s shorts follow the same approach as the rest of the range: good fabrics, comfortable fits, practical details and designs that are easy to wear repeatedly.

Across linen shorts, cotton shorts, Bermuda shorts and swim shorts, the goal is not to make summer dressing complicated.

Quite the opposite.

Find the styles you like, add a T-shirt and get on with your day.