Bad Shorts

Bad Shorts are Bad Shirt Club's range of loud, outrageously printed mens shorts, built to be the funniest and most eye catching pair in any room. The name is a cheeky joke, because the prints are so wild that polite society might call them bad, but the make is anything but. Each pair takes a bold, wacky design and splashes it across stretchy, lightweight shorts made for festivals, raves, the pool, the gym and lounging in the sun.

The collection covers a huge spread of prints, from festival and rave shorts to Hawaiian shorts, flamingo prints, colourful, psychedelic and trippy designs, so there is a pair for every sense of humour. Most of our bad shorts are designed to match a shirt in the same print, which means you can wear them on their own as standout standalone shorts, or pair them up for a complete matching set that turns heads from top to bottom.

They are seriously practical too. Made from 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex, they are stretchy, fast drying and comfortable, with a 5 inch inseam, an elastic waistband and drawstring, and three zippered pockets to keep your essentials safe. With no interior liner, you can wear them straight, over swimwear, or however suits your day, from a swim to a dancefloor.

Beyond the fun, every pair has a purpose. A large portion of every order goes to mental health charities across the UK, so your loudest, most ridiculous shorts also help fund real support and start important conversations. That is what makes Bad Shorts different. They are bold, funny and brilliantly made on the outside, and genuinely meaningful underneath. Loud shorts with a loud purpose, designed to make you smile and do a bit of good while you wear them. Pull on a pair and ordinary, boring shorts will never quite feel the same again.

Loads of brands sell mens shorts, but very few make a pair of bad shorts quite like Bad Shirt Club. The first thing that sets ours apart is the confidence of the designs. We do not do plain or muted. Our shorts are loud, funky and gloriously over the top, created to be the most outrageous, funniest shorts at the festival, by the pool or in the rave. While other shorts blend into the crowd, ours are built to start conversations the moment you walk in.

The second difference is how versatile and well made they are. Crafted from stretchy, fast drying 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex, with zip pockets and a comfy drawstring waist, a single pair works as festival shorts, swim shorts, gym shorts and lounge shorts all at once. That is brilliant value and far more useful than a one trick novelty.

The third is that almost every pair is part of a matching set. Pick your bad shorts and you can grab the shirt in the exact same print for a full co-ord, so the look flows from top to bottom and getting dressed takes seconds.

Then there is the purpose. Bad Shirt Club is a mental health awareness brand at heart, and a large portion of every pair sold goes to mental health charities across the UK. The whole point of the loud style is to spark the kind of conversations that help break the silence around mental health. Add fast tracked delivery, recycled packaging and thousands of five star reviews, and you have a pair of bad shorts that beats the competition on style, substance, usefulness and feel good factor. Once you have worn a pair, plain shorts never quite feel the same again, and most customers are back for another print before the summer is out.

Bad Shorts are designed for a relaxed, comfortable fit that suits their loud, easy going style, and the stretch in the fabric makes them very forgiving. As a general rule they come up true to size, so most people are happy ordering their usual size. With 10% spandex in the blend, an elastic waistband and an adjustable drawstring, they move with you and are easy to dial in to a comfortable fit on the day.

The 5 inch inseam gives a classic, mid thigh length that flatters most builds and is ideal for festivals, swimming and warm weather, neither too long nor too short. If you are between sizes or prefer a roomier feel, sizing up is a safe bet, especially for hot holidays and all day wear. If you like a closer fit, stick to your usual size.

To get the most accurate fit, we always recommend checking the size guide on each individual product page before you order. Every pair lists detailed measurements, so you can compare them to a pair of shorts you already own and love. This takes the guesswork out of buying online and helps make sure your bad shorts arrive ready to wear.

Because there is no interior liner, you have full freedom over what you wear underneath, whether that is swimwear for the pool, your usual underwear, or nothing at all if that is your style. It also makes them quick and easy to throw on and just as quick to dry. If you are buying as a gift and are unsure of the size, the stretchy, drawstring fit gives plenty of breathing room, and if it is not quite right our straightforward returns make swapping simple. Our friendly team is always happy to help with sizing too, because we want every pair to look outrageous and fit just right from the very first wear.

Absolutely. One of the best things about Bad Shorts is how versatile they are. They are designed for the gym, swimming, festivals and lounging, so a single pair does the job of several. The 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex blend is stretchy, lightweight and fast drying, which means you can jump in the pool or the sea, get out, and be comfortable again in no time. That makes them brilliant loud swim shorts for holidays, pool parties and beach days.

For the gym or a workout, the stretch fabric and elastic drawstring waist give you full freedom to move, while the three zippered pockets keep your phone, keys and cards secure whether you are training, travelling or on a night out. There is no interior liner, so you are free to wear swimwear or your own underwear underneath depending on the occasion.

When you just want to relax, they double as some of the comfiest lounge shorts you will own, ideal for the garden, the sofa or a lazy holiday afternoon. And of course, they are festival ready, easy to spot in a crowd and comfortable enough to dance in all weekend.

That versatility is a big part of why our bad shorts are such good value. Instead of buying separate swim shorts, gym shorts, festival shorts and casual shorts, you get one outrageous pair that does it all and gets people talking wherever you go. Wear them solo or match them to the shirt for a full set when you really want to make an entrance. Because they are built to be worn again and again, the prints hold their bright colours wash after wash, and a large portion of every pair sold goes to mental health charities across the UK. That is one loud pair doing the work of four, all summer long.

Bad Shorts work anywhere you want to be the loudest, most memorable person around, but a few occasions are made for them. Festivals and raves are the obvious ones. A pair of loud, neon or psychedelic shorts is easy to spot in a crowd, comfortable enough to wear all weekend, and even better matched with the shirt for a full festival co-ord. Add a bucket hat and sunglasses and you have an outfit nobody will forget.

Holidays and summer breaks are another perfect fit. Hawaiian shorts and flamingo prints practically demand sunshine, a pool and a cold drink, and the fast drying fabric makes them ideal swim shorts for beach days and pool parties. Stag dos are a firm favourite too, since matching bad shorts get the whole group looking hilarious and coordinated, and they make for unforgettable photos.

They are also great for rugby tours, cruises, barbecues, birthdays and any themed event where blending in is not the goal. If you fancy turning heads on the course, our bold prints even work as outrageous golf shorts for a relaxed, fun round, though you may want to check the dress code first.

You do not have to save them for big occasions either. With zip pockets and a comfy stretch waist, plenty of customers wear our shorts for everyday summer style, the gym, or a walk in the sun. From the first warm weekend of the year to the last festival of the season, there is always a good reason to pull on a pair. Whatever the occasion, a large portion of every pair sold helps fund mental health charities, so your shorts do some good wherever you wear them, and start a few conversations along the way. Wherever your summer takes you, there is a pair of bad shorts ready to make it louder.

Yes, festival shorts, rave shorts and Hawaiian shorts for men are at the heart of the Bad Shorts collection, and we are a proudly UK based brand, so your shorts ship quickly across the UK with tracked delivery. If you have been searching for mens festival shorts, rave shorts for guys, Hawaiian shorts or flamingo swim trunks, this is exactly the right place to look.

Our festival and rave shorts come in bold neon, psychedelic and trippy prints designed to stand out in any crowd and survive a full weekend of dancing. Our Hawaiian shorts crank up the classic tropical look with palms, flamingos and pure summer chaos, and double brilliantly as swim shorts thanks to the fast drying, recycled fabric. Flamingo prints in particular are a customer favourite, whether you call them flamingo shorts or flamingo swim trunks.

Every print is designed to match a shirt in the same design, so you can build a full festival co-ord or Hawaiian set whenever you want maximum impact. Prefer to keep it simple? Wear the shorts on their own as standout standalone shorts and let them do the talking.

Whatever the style, the spec stays the same: stretchy 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex, a 5 inch inseam, an elastic drawstring waist and three secure zip pockets. They are loud on the outside and genuinely practical underneath. As with every pair we sell, a large portion of each order goes to mental health charities across the UK. So you get the funniest festival, rave or Hawaiian shorts in the crowd, and you help support a genuinely good cause while you are at it. That is loud style with real substance, shipped fast across the UK, loud, practical and proudly British. It is everything your summer wardrobe has been missing, in one outrageous pair.

Yes, and this is one of the features customers love most. Every pair of Bad Shorts comes with three zippered pockets, two on the sides and one on the back, so your phone, keys, cards and cash stay secure no matter how hard you are dancing, swimming or causing chaos. At a festival, on a night out or in a busy pool party, knowing your essentials will not fall out or go missing is a genuine game changer.

The zips mean you can move freely, jump around in a crowd, or hang off your mates shoulders without losing your phone. It is a small detail that makes a big difference, and it sets our shorts apart from the cheap novelty pairs that have no pockets at all or flimsy open ones.

Because the shorts are made from fast drying 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex, the fabric and pockets recover quickly after a dip, so a quick swim will not leave you soggy for the rest of the day. That said, we always recommend taking your phone out before you actually get in the water, as the pockets are designed to be secure rather than waterproof.

The rest of the build is just as practical. A 5 inch inseam, a comfy elastic waistband with a drawstring, a stretchy lightweight feel and no interior liner make these as easy to wear as they are loud. Whether you are using them as festival shorts, swim shorts, gym shorts or everyday summer shorts, they are designed to keep up with a big day out. And as always, a large portion of every pair sold goes to mental health charities across the UK, so practical, loud and feel good all come as standard. It is the rare pair of shorts that is as practical as it is ridiculous.

It is a fair question, because plenty of novelty shorts look fun in a photo and feel awful to actually wear. Bad Shorts are built to be the opposite. While the prints are loud, wacky and unapologetically over the top, the make is genuinely good, and that is something our customers comment on again and again in their reviews.

The fabric is a stretchy, lightweight blend of 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex, which means real comfort, freedom of movement and a fast drying finish. The elastic waistband and drawstring keep them comfortable whether you are sitting, dancing, swimming or lounging, and the 5 inch inseam sits at an easy, flattering length. You can genuinely wear a pair from midday at the pool right through to a late night out without a single complaint.

Durability matters just as much as comfort. Our prints are made to hold their bright, bold colours wash after wash. To keep them looking their best, we recommend a cool machine wash inside out with similar colours and letting them air dry, which the fast drying fabric makes quick and easy. Avoid tumble drying and ironing the print directly and they will stay loud for many summers to come.

Choosing recycled polyester is also part of the bigger picture. It gives you a tough, high performing short while making a more sustainable choice, and every pair ships in recycled, planet friendly packaging too. So yes, you can absolutely wear a pair of our bad shorts all day and all night. They will keep up with you, look outrageous the whole time, and help fund mental health charities while they do it, because a large portion of every sale supports mental health causes across the UK. Treated well, a single pair will happily see you through festival after festival.

Bad Shorts make brilliant gifts, and they are some of the best stag do shorts you can buy. If you are shopping for someone who loves to stand out, has a great sense of humour or is impossible to buy for, a pair of loud, outrageous shorts is a guaranteed winner. It is the kind of present that gets a proper laugh when it is opened and then actually gets worn all summer, which is exactly what you want from a gift.

For stag dos, shorts are hard to beat. Kitting the whole group out in matching bad shorts, or full sets with the shirts to match, instantly makes everyone look coordinated, hilarious and easy to spot, whether you are roaming a city, hitting the bars, by the pool or causing chaos at a festival. The fast drying fabric and secure zip pockets make them practical for a weekend away, and the photos are unforgettable.

Gifting is made easy too. With a huge range of bold prints, from festival and rave designs to Hawaiian and flamingo styles, you can pick a pair to suit the recipient's personality. If you are unsure on size, the stretchy, drawstring fit gives plenty of breathing room, the size guide on each product page helps you choose, and gift cards are available if you would rather let them pick their own.

There is also a feel good bonus that sets these gifts apart. A large portion of every pair sold goes to mental health charities across the UK. So when you give a pair of Bad Shorts, you are handing over the funniest shorts at the party and quietly supporting a cause that matters at the same time. That is a gift that keeps on giving, long after the laughs have faded, and for a present that actually gets worn, bad shorts are hard to beat.

Yes, and this is the part we are proudest of. Bad Shirt Club is a mental health awareness brand first and a clothing brand second. A large portion of every pair of Bad Shorts sold goes to mental health charities across the UK, helping fund real, practical support for people who need it. We have worked with organisations such as Suffolk Mind, and in recent years we have helped fund a mental health helpline that supports thousands of people. When you buy a pair from this collection, that purchase becomes part of something much bigger than fashion.

The brand was founded on a deeply personal mission. After our founder lost his best friend to mental illness, he turned grief into purpose, using the laughter and connection that loud clothes created on his travels to start conversations about mental health. That is why every pair is intentionally loud. The whole point is to get people talking, because a stranger asking where you got your outrageous shorts can be the start of a conversation that genuinely helps someone.

So why buy from Bad Shirt Club rather than anywhere else? Because you get the best of both worlds. You get a brilliantly made, bold and hilarious pair of shorts, built from stretchy recycled fabric with proper zip pockets and a fast drying finish, and you get the knowledge that your money is doing real good. Add in fast tracked delivery, recycled packaging, thousands of five star reviews and a friendly team that genuinely cares, and the choice becomes easy.

In short, our bad shorts let you look ridiculous, feel great and back a cause that matters, all at once. Wear your worst to do your best. That is the heart of Bad Shirt Club, and every pair in this collection carries that mission with it.