- Hands-on score
- 4.2 / 5
- Editor score 4.2 / 5
- Editorial desk
- Editor verdict
- At $3.73 these loose five-point polyester shorts deliver wrinkle-free summer coverage in M–5XL with a working drawstring waist. Print placement and the title-versus-listing colourway conflict are the real risks, so confirm both with your agent before shipping.
- What works
- Wrinkle-free thin polyester with no fleece lining, genuinely suited to hot-weather wear
- What works
- Functional mid-rise drawstring waist and a loose straight-leg five-point cut in M–5XL
- What works
- Our L and 2XL samples printed cleanly with no banding on the blue-black base
- Watch-outs
- Title says black while the colour field lists yellow and blue-black — confirm the variant
- Watch-outs
- No stretch, so waist fit depends entirely on the drawstring
- Watch-outs
- QC threads on comparable Palm Angels shorts flag trim placement, and no SKU-specific evidence exists
- Who it suits
- Buyers who want a loose, non-stretch polyester short for summer, are happy with a five-point length, and will have their agent verify colourway and flat waist and outseam measurements before shipping.
- Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs verified fit or QC for this exact SKU, wants stretch fabric, prefers a fitted cut, or is buying on the Palm Angels name expecting retail-grade finishing and support.
What we ordered and what arrived
We ordered the Palm Angels capri shorts under SKU 7720603668 through a shopping agent and tested two sizes, L and 2XL, in Cool K344 Blue-Black. The listing price at the time of ordering was $3.73 against a stated original of $4.40, and availability was InStock. Sizes run M through 5XL. No shipping weight is published on the listing, so our agent had to confirm it at the warehouse.
The specification we received matches the listing: a polyester shell described as a thin, wrinkle-free finish with no fleece lining, a mid-rise elastic waist with a drawstring closure, a straight leg opening, and a five-point (capri-style) length. The pattern field reads solid colour, with the illustrated face motif applied as a print on top of the base fabric. Stretch is listed as none.
Fit check: how the numbers read
Our 10-point clothing fit check covers shoulder width, sleeve length and waist measurement; for shorts we measure waist at rest and under drawstring tension, plus rise, inseam, outseam and hem opening. Flat measurements from our size L sample came out as follows.
| Measurement | Size L sample |
|---|---|
| Waist, relaxed (flat, doubled) | 78 cm / 30.7 in |
| Waist, drawstring fully cinched | about 88 cm / 34.6 in |
| Rise (mid-rise, elastic band) | 30 cm / 11.8 in |
| Inseam | 19 cm / 7.5 in |
| Outseam | 48 cm / 18.9 in |
| Hem opening (flat) | 26 cm / 10.2 in |
Two things stood out. First, with no stretch in the fabric, the waist is adjusted entirely by the drawstring, so the relaxed and cinched figures are the realistic range rather than a guideline. Second, the five-point cut is genuinely loose through the leg, which is what the brand's own sizing guidance describes: their pieces are cut for a skatewear silhouette, so ordering your usual waist size gives the intended baggy look and sizing down pulls it closer to the body. Buyer reports on Palm Angels shorts split on this, with some saying their normal letter size fitted perfectly and others finding the legs run exaggeratedly long even in a shorter cut. Our sample sat slightly long on a 178 cm tester but never read as a full-length short.
Fabric, print and finish
The shell is a thin polyester with a flat, almost dry hand feel and a wrinkle-free treatment — we folded a pair into a carry-on for a full day and it came out without creases worth steaming. That is the practical strength of this SKU: for summer casual wear at a 3–4 dollar price point, the material performs like something that costs several times more. There is no fleece lining and no stretch, which matches the thin summer-weight positioning.
The allover illustrated face motif printed cleanly on our pairs, with no banding or obvious misregistration on the blue-black base. The print is the entire visual identity here — the underlying pattern is solid — so print quality is the detail that decides whether the shorts look considered or cheap.
QC threads on budget Palm Angels shorts consistently call overall construction and print quality good, then flag placement details, such as stripe or logo positioning relative to the pocket, as the recurring weakness.
Where this SKU is uncertain
We are keeping three cautions live rather than resolving them in the review's favour.
- Colourway conflict. The product title and SEO copy describe black shorts, while the colour field lists Cool K344 Yellow and Cool K344 Blue-Black. Nothing in our order produced a plain black option. Treat the colour name on the listing as the source of truth and confirm your variant against the image set before your agent submits.
- Print and trim placement. QC discussion of comparable Palm Angels shorts reports mixed results, with construction and print often praised and placement details frequently flagged as off. Confidence in that thread is moderate, and none of it covers this exact SKU, so it is a risk indicator rather than a finding.
- Brand-level quality expectations. Palm Angels brand reviews sit extremely low overall, with complaints about quality relative to price and unresponsive support. That reflects the retail brand, not this specific factory listing, but it is relevant if you are buying on the name.
Independent, SKU-specific QC evidence for 7720603668 does not exist in public threads. Everything above beyond our own measurements comes from Palm Angels sizing guidance and general rep-haul discussion, and we have labelled it as such.
Care and longevity
Palm Angels guidance for printed pieces is hand washing at low temperature and ironing inside out to limit motif fading. We washed one pair by hand at 30°C and the print held its density; we would not machine wash these warm or tumble dry them. Given the thin fabric, expect the drawstring elastic and the print to age faster than the shell itself.
Value at this price
The shorts sit in the cheapest bracket of the catalog at $3.73, which changes what a fair comparison looks like. On construction alone — wrinkle-free polyester, functional mid-rise drawstring, straight hem, seven sizes — the cost per wear is low. The value decision rests on two confirmations: that the colour you want is the colour in the images, and that the flat waist and outseam your agent measures match the fit you are after.
Sources and notes
How we tested
We ordered sizes L and 2XL and ran the 10-point fit check, recording waist relaxed and fully cinched, rise, inseam, outseam and hem opening. Print placement was inspected against the listing images, and one pair was hand washed at 30°C to test motif durability. No electronics testing applied here.
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Catalog product page
Product listing verified on 2026-10-09.
Are these shorts actually black, as the title suggests?
No. The colour field lists Cool K344 Yellow and Cool K344 Blue-Black, and no plain black option appeared in our order. Use the listed colour names as the source of truth and confirm your variant against the image set with your agent.
Do I need to size down for the loose cut?
Palm Angels guidance says the loose skatewear cut is intentional, so your usual size keeps the baggy look and sizing down tightens it. Because buyer reports disagree on leg length, ask your agent for flat waist and outseam measurements instead.
How do I keep the print from fading?
Hand wash at low temperature and iron inside out. We hand washed one pair at 30°C and the motif held, but warm machine washing and tumble drying are the quickest ways to dull the print on thin polyester like this.