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Soft Twill Summer Shorts

Find soft twill summer shorts with a classic look and an easy place in your summer wardrobe. Browse the selection, then check individual product details for fit, inseam length and care to choose the pair that’s right for you.

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Men's Field Chino Shorts, 7"
L.L.Bean Men's Field Chino Shorts, 7"
A rugged pair of gray chino shorts crafted from a soft, stretch cotton blend twill.
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$69.95 $54.99
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$69.95 $54.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Everywhere Chino Shorts, 8"
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Everywhere Chino Shorts, 8"
A pair of tan chino shorts made from a soft, abrasion-resistant cotton-nylon blend with built-in stretch.
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$74.95 $74.95
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$74.95 $74.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Everywhere Chino Shorts, 6"
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Everywhere Chino Shorts, 6"
A pair of brown chino shorts made from a soft, abrasion-resistant cotton-nylon blend with built-in stretch.
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$74.95 $74.95
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$74.95 $74.95
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Men's Sunwashed Khaki Shorts, 7"
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Khaki Shorts, 7"
A pair of blue peached twill shorts offering lived-in softness, stretch comfort, and classic everyday style.
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$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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Men's Sunwashed Khaki Shorts, 9"
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Khaki Shorts, 9"
A pair of tan peached twill shorts offering lived-in softness, stretch comfort, and classic everyday style.
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$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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Soft Twill Summer Shorts

Soft Twill Summer Shorts bring together a soft feel, the familiar character of twill and an easygoing summer style. Twill’s distinctive diagonal weave gives the fabric a subtle texture that feels right alongside simple wardrobe favorites, from a well-loved tee to a neatly tucked shirt. When choosing a pair, start with the details you already reach for: a particular length, a favorite rise or a silhouette that feels like you. A shorter inseam creates a different proportion than a longer cut, and the leg opening can make just as much difference to the overall look. Think of the shorts you pull from the drawer first when summer arrives, then use their measurements as a starting point. That familiar pair often tells you more about your preferences than a size label alone.

Finding the right fit means looking beyond the waist measurement. Compare the listed size chart with your measurements, and check any available information about the rise, hip and thigh. If you prefer a little room through the leg, look closely at the cut rather than assuming that going up a size will give you the shape you want. Waistband construction, closures and pocket placement are worth comparing, too; small details can make one pair feel more natural to wear than another. Softness and twill describe part of the fabric’s character, but they do not tell you its full composition, so read the individual fabric and care information before choosing. Care requirements are especially useful to know if you prefer a straightforward laundry routine. Color is another practical consideration: shades that work with several shirts you already own make it simpler to put together an outfit, while a different color can give those familiar pieces a fresh look.

For a thoughtful summer gift, soft twill shorts are a personal choice best guided by what the recipient already likes. Notice whether they favor longer or shorter hems, a closer or roomier cut, and quiet colors or something more expressive. An often-worn pair, folded on a closet shelf or packed first when the seasons change, can offer a useful reference for both size and style. If you are shopping for yourself, take the same approach: choose for the wardrobe and preferences you have, not an entirely different look you would need to build around. There is something satisfying about finding a pair that looks at home beside your favorite shirt from the start. As you compare Soft Twill Summer Shorts, let the fabric feel, proportions and everyday details lead the decision, with your own sense of style tying it all together.

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