How does the fit of these shorts compare to standard Polo Ralph Lauren shorts? Are they a relaxed or slim fit?

While not explicitly stated, Polo Ralph Lauren pyjama shorts typically have a relaxed fit, consistent with sleepwear. For a more precise comparison, we recommend checking the size chart or trying on in-store.

What are the recommended washing and drying instructions for these cotton poplin shorts (e.g., machine wash cold, tumble dry low)?

Machine wash, using only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry and iron with or without steam. Do not professionally clean.

Is the button fly functional for quick bathroom access, or is it primarily decorative?

The button fly is functional, not decorative, and provides convenient bathroom access, as is standard for this type of closure on pyjama shorts.

Is the cotton poplin pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after the first wash?

The product data does not specify if the cotton poplin is pre-shrunk. To minimize shrinkage, we recommend machine washing cold and tumble drying low, following the care instructions.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Pink Striped Poplin Pyjama Short

CA$49.95CAD

In Stock

Polo Ralph Lauren pink striped poplin pyjama shorts are men's sleepwear/loungewear bottoms with a mid-thigh length and a relaxed fit. They are made from 100% cotton poplin and feature a covered elastic waistband with drawcord, button fly, slant pockets, and an embroidered logo. Available in sizes large and X-large, these shorts pair with the matching T-shirt (style 16320-24110).

Color: Pink
Material: 100% cotton poplin
Style: casual, loungewear
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas

Color

Pink

Size

LARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Ultra comfortable 100% cotton poplin pyjama shorts with elastic waistband and button fly.

Covered elastic waistband with drawcord, slant pockets, button fly, embroidered logo.

Color: Pink · pink
Material: 100% cotton poplin
Style: casual, loungewear
Occasion: sleepwear, loungewear
Gender: male
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas

Additional Attributes

Ultra comfortable 100% cotton poplin
Covered elastic waistband with drawcord
Slant pockets
Button fly
Embroidered logo

Product Insights

This Polo Ralph Lauren pajama short offers a relaxed fit with an adjustable waist and functional button fly, prioritizing comfort and durability over formality. The embroidered logo resists cracking and peeling, while cold water wash and low-heat drying protect the elastic waistband and prevent shrinkage. It provides value at roughly half the cost of comparable organic-cotton poplin shorts.

Verified claims

Washing and drying: Cold water wash and low-heat drying prevent shrinkage and protect the elastic waistband.
Ironing: Iron while slightly damp on medium heat; use a pressing cloth over the embroidered logo.
Logo durability: Embroidered logo resists cracking and peeling unlike printed logos, extending garment life.
Care: Cold wash and air dry minimize shrinkage and protect elastic; iron damp on medium heat.
Button fly: Button fly is functional for quick bathroom access, not decorative.
Design details: Relaxed fit, adjustable waist, and embroidered logo prioritize comfort and durability over formality.
Value: At $49.95, roughly half the cost of comparable organic-cotton poplin shorts.

Product record

Title: Pink Striped Poplin Pyjama Short
Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren
Price: 80 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Keeping poplin crisp and caring for the embroidered logo

Placing a clean cotton cloth over the embroidered logo—or turning the shorts inside out—before applying a steam iron protects the raised threads from direct contact, preventing flattening or snagging while the steam still smooths the surrounding fabric, so the logo remains distinct wash after wash.
Poplin responds best to ironing when slightly damp—the steam relaxes its tight plain weave, and a medium heat setting prevents the shine and scorch that dry heat can inflict on the pink stripes, producing a smooth, polished finish without damaging the cotton.
Air drying the shorts—removing them from the dryer while slightly damp—reduces the deep creases that set in a hot dryer cycle, so a quick steam press is often all they need; the cooler method also spares the elastic waistband from high heat that can degrade its 20% rubber content over time, keeping the shorts comfy and secure.
100% cotton poplin shrinks 3–4.5% after its first hot wash because cotton fibers absorb water and contract under heat—cold-water washing and line drying keep the shorts’ relaxed fit and length from creeping up, even after repeated laundering.

How these shorts compare to other cotton poplin options

At the sale price of CA$49.95 — a 35% markdown from the original CA$80 MSRP borne out on Stylight — these shorts undercut not only the brand's own full-price sleepwear but also many mass-market alternatives, making the Polo name accessible at a price point normally dominated by unbranded basics.
An embroidered logo — more common on premium sportswear than on sleep shorts — resists the cracking and peeling that plagues printed logos after repeated washing, extending the garment's presentable lifespan and improving its cost-per-wear calculation.
At roughly half the US$98 ask of the Isla Organic Cotton Poplin Short — another 100% cotton poplin loungewear piece — these Polo shorts stretch the budget nearly two-for-one while trading a rigid button-front for an elastic-drawcord waist that better suits lounging.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
A pair of mid-thigh length pink poplin shorts with vertical white pinstripes, elastic waistband with visible drawstring, and a small dark rectangular label at the center front waistband.
Overall silhouetteLoose-fit mid-thigh shorts with a relaxed straight leg and a hem that falls above the knee on a standing model.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.43 · w 0.46 · h 0.37 (high)
Waistband and drawstringElasticized waistband with a central front drawstring made from the same pink fabric, ends hanging down the front.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.43 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high)
Front fly and buttonCenter-front fly with a single visible button near the waistband and stitch lines defining the fly.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.49 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
Fabric patternVertical narrow white pinstripes on a pink base running continuously over the shorts.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.32 (high)
Label at waistbandSmall dark rectangular label sewn at the center-front of the waistband, aligned above the fly.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.43 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium)
Fabric finishSmooth lightweight woven poplin appearance with minimal visible texture and soft pleating where waistband gathers the fabric.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.46 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a male model wearing the shorts against a plain light gray wall and floor; frontal view with soft even lighting and natural shadows; model also wears a plain white T-shirt which is not part of the analyzed product.
Model and poseMale model standing, leaning slightly against a wall with legs crossed at the ankles and hands relaxed at sides, showing the front of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.03 · w 0.68 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and surfacePlain light neutral wall behind the model and a smooth light-colored floor; no props or packaging visible.
Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadowing along the model's left side and gentle specular highlight on the floor near the feet.
Additional garment visiblePlain short-sleeve white crewneck T-shirt worn by the model, covering the upper portion above the waistband of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
pastel pink· shorts base#D4B4C3white· pinstripesdark charcoal· waistband label
02: Product
Light pink poplin shorts with narrow vertical white stripes, elastic waistband with drawstring and a single visible front button fly; right-front embroidered dark logo and side pockets are visible.
Main fabric and patternLight pink woven fabric with narrow vertical white pinstripes running uninterrupted over the visible front panels of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high)
WaistbandElasticized waistband with gathered fabric and an exposed drawstring that hangs down the front center of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high)
Front fly and closureCenter front fly with a visible single pale button placed near the top of the fly placket.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Side pocketsAngled side pocket opening visible on the right side (viewer left) where the model's hand is inserted; left-side pocket edge visible at hip.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium)
Embroidered logoSmall dark navy embroidered polo player logo located on the right-front waistband area above the pocket.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high)
Waist label text“Polo R L? (script on dark rectangular label at center front waistband)”Partial
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.09 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium)
Hem and constructionStraight stitched hem at the leg openings visible with a single row of topstitching; seams are plain and finished.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.67 · w 0.68 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Model shot cropped mid-thigh showing shorts on a person wearing a white T-shirt; neutral light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
Model stylingModel wearing a plain white tucked T-shirt; left hand rests in pocket and right hand hangs at side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high)
Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray background with soft diffuse studio lighting producing mild shadows along model legs and under the hem.
Image crop and framingImage is cropped from mid-torso to mid-thigh, focusing on the front and sides of the shorts; lower legs partially visible.
Colors
pastel pink· shorts body#CBA3B5white· pinstripesnavy· embroidered logo
03: Product
Rear view of a pair of mid-thigh length pink shorts with narrow white vertical pinstripes, elastic waistband, visible side pocket openings, and a center back seam.
Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting mid-thigh shorts seen from the back with straight hem and relaxed leg openings.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (high)
WaistbandElastic waistband gathered across the back, same pink striped fabric, with a visible top edge under a tucked white shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high)
Fabric patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical white pinstripes running continuously from waistband to hem on a pink background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high)
Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the center back of the shorts from waistband toward crotch area.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.40 (high)
Side pocketsSide pocket openings visible at each hip indicated by slight fabric folding and seam lines; pockets set into side seams.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (medium)
Hem detailStraight hem with visible stitch line encircling each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high)
Material appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a faint sheen consistent with poplin or similar shirting cloth.
Visible brandingNo visible logos, brand marks, or printed text on the visible rear of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio rear-angled product shot showing a model from waist to knees against a neutral background; white T-shirt, visible arms, and even studio lighting with soft shadowing.
Model and poseMale model shown from the back, arms hanging at sides, wearing a white short-sleeve shirt tucked over the waistband; hands partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 1.00 (high)
BackgroundPlain neutral light grey background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows under the hem and behind the legs.
Image cropImage cropped from mid-back/top of shirt down to just below knees; feet and upper torso not shown.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
pale pink· shorts base#F1CCDEwhite· vertical pinstripes#ECECF1

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Q&A

4 answered

How does the fit of these shorts compare to standard Polo Ralph Lauren shorts? Are they a relaxed or slim fit?: While not explicitly stated, Polo Ralph Lauren pyjama shorts typically have a relaxed fit, consistent with sleepwear. For a more precise comparison, we recommend checking the size chart or trying on in-store.
What are the recommended washing and drying instructions for these cotton poplin shorts (e.g., machine wash cold, tumble dry low)?: Machine wash, using only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry and iron with or without steam. Do not professionally clean.
Is the button fly functional for quick bathroom access, or is it primarily decorative?: The button fly is functional, not decorative, and provides convenient bathroom access, as is standard for this type of closure on pyjama shorts.
Is the cotton poplin pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after the first wash?: The product data does not specify if the cotton poplin is pre-shrunk. To minimize shrinkage, we recommend machine washing cold and tumble drying low, following the care instructions.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-underwear/sleepwear-leisurewear/lounge-shorts/pink-striped-poplin-pyjama-short--16320-26004?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026