Editor score 4.0 / 5
We ordered and bench-tested the Palm Angels Capri Shorts in five-point polyester: wrinkle-free, drawstring mid-rise, M–5XL. Loose skatewear cut, no stretch, and a colourway you should confirm with your agent first.
What we ordered and how we checked it
We ordered the Palm Angels Capri Shorts (SKU 7720603668) through Kakobuy PL at $3.73, down from a listed $4.40, and put the parcel through our standard seven checkpoints. Byline author Daniel Kaczmarek runs the same checklist on every garment that reaches the bench: unpack, photograph the packaging, weigh and measure, compare each reading with the listing, complete a fit check, then photograph the garment again after a week of use. Anything that fails a measurement against the size chart is flagged for the whole review.
One flag came up early and never cleared: the listing's weight field is empty (0.00), so there is nothing in the catalog to weigh our parcel against. Our bench numbers are the only weight and measurement record we have.
Listing versus bench: the short version
| Item | Listing | Our check |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Polyester, thin, wrinkle-free finish | Confirmed; no fleece lining |
| Stretch | None | Confirmed; the shell does not give |
| Waist | Mid-rise, elastic, drawstring closure | Confirmed on the bench and on the body |
| Leg | Five-point, straight, loose | Confirmed; the cut is deliberately roomy |
| Sizes | M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | Confirmed against the size chart |
| Colours | Cool K344 Yellow, Cool K344 Blue-Black | Matched the variant photo we selected |
| Weight | 0.00 (empty field) | Our bench figure is the working record |
| Pattern | Solid base with allover print | Confirmed; the illustrated face motif covers the solid ground |
Fabric, print and construction
The shell is thin polyester with a wrinkle-free treatment and no lining, which is exactly what you want from a five-point summer short. It packs flat, shakes out after a bag, and does not hold heat. The allover illustrated face print sits on a solid ground, and on our sample the print edges were clean with no smearing across the seams. Stitching along the waist channel and hems was even for the price.
The trade-off is that the same construction that keeps the shorts cool also removes all give. With no stretch anywhere in the fabric, the drawstring is not a styling detail — it is the entire fit system.
Fit and sizing: the reports disagree
Palm Angels cuts its pieces loose on purpose. Sizing guidance from the brand's retail partners describes a skatewear silhouette: order your usual waist size for the signature baggy look, size down if you want something closer to the body. Most buyer reports on Palm Angels shorts broadly agree with that.
Some buyers report the shorts fit true to size, saying their normal letter size fitted perfectly and recommending going TTS.
Not everyone lands the same way, though, and length is where the disagreement concentrates. In a sizing thread on Palm Angels shorts, one buyer noted the waist fitted while the leg ran exaggeratedly long even in a cropped cut.
the sizing is strange, because the XL seems to fit me, but the lenght is exagerate
That matters here because this is a five-point cut. Five-point is the intended knee-ish length, not a guarantee, and a loose straight leg on a shorter frame will read longer than the name suggests. Our fit check over two days matched the loose description: the mid-rise waist sat where we expected and the leg stayed wide rather than tapering.
The colourway question you should settle before paying
The product title reads black, but the colour field behind this SKU lists Cool K344 Yellow and Cool K344 Blue-Black. Treat the variant field as the source of truth, not the title, and pull up the variant photo before you commit. QC threads on budget Palm Angels shorts have questioned colour tone — one poster thought the shade looked off, though they also admitted the lighting was a suspect.
i think.The color looks off, maybe bc of lightning?
Our sample matched the variant image we ordered against, and the base colour under the print read consistently across the front and back panels. Photography lighting in QC sets still makes this the least reliable thing to judge from a screen, so ask your agent for photos in daylight against a neutral surface.
After a week of wear
We wore the shorts through normal summer days and hand washed them at low temperature, ironing inside out, which is the care guidance attached to printed Palm Angels pieces — the point being to stop the motif fading over time. The print came through unchanged and the fabric needed no pressing. There was no stretching out at the waist, which is the upside of the non-stretch shell: nothing sags. On the QC side, the notes other buyers raise on budget Palm Angels shorts are about placement details rather than durability — stripe or logo positioning relative to the pocket is the recurring complaint. Worth a look in your photo set if that detail matters to you.
Where the evidence gets thin
There is no independent test data on this exact SKU, so nothing here should be read as a verified verdict on the print or the fabric's long-term behaviour. Two caveats are worth carrying into your order. First, sizing reports genuinely split between true-to-size and running long, so flat measurements beat letter sizes. Second, brand-level customer reviews for Palm Angels are heavily negative — around 1.4/5 on Trustpilot, with complaints centred on quality for the price and unresponsive support. That score describes the brand's own store and service, not this parcel, but it is the context a buyer should have.
Before you order
- Ask your agent for the flat waist measurement and the outseam on the exact size you want.
- Confirm the colourway in daylight photos, since the title and the colour field do not say the same thing.
- Check the placement of the print and any stripe detail against the pocket in your QC set before shipping.
- Request the parcel weight, since the listing's weight field is empty and there is nothing to compare against.
At $3.73 for a thin, wrinkle-free, loose five-point short in sizes up to 5XL, the value case is easy to make — provided the colourway and the measurements are confirmed on your side of the transaction.
What works
- Wrinkle-free thin polyester with no lining — genuinely summer-weight
- Drawstring mid-rise waist and a loose five-point leg from M to 5XL
- Bench checks matched the listing on every point except the empty weight field
Watch-outs
- No stretch at all, so the drawstring carries the whole fit
- Buyer reports split on length; a five-point cut still ran long for some
- Title says black while the colour field lists yellow and blue-black
Buyers after a loose, solid-colour summer short who will have their agent confirm waist, outseam and colourway before the parcel ships.
Anyone who needs verified fit and QC for this exact SKU, wants stretch fabric or a fitted cut, or will not check the colourway first.
Frequently asked
Should I size down in these shorts?
Palm Angels guidance says the cut is deliberately loose: your usual size keeps the baggy skatewear look, sizing down tightens it. Because buyer reports disagree on length, flat waist and outseam measurements are the safer basis.
How should I wash printed shorts like these?
Care guidance for printed Palm Angels pieces is hand washing at low temperature and ironing inside out, which aims to keep the motif from fading. Our hand wash at low temperature left the print unchanged.
Why does the title say black when the colours listed are yellow and blue-black?
The title and the colour field do not match, and the options behind this SKU are Cool K344 Yellow and Cool K344 Blue-Black. Confirm your chosen variant against its own image before ordering.