Five Plus One is our weekly series of buyer’s guides. We pick a specific category and dig up five great options along with one that’s a little outside the norm.

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When the weather gets hot but you still wanna show off a bit of fit flair it’s time to whip out the textured shorts. From sashiko to terrycloth and seersucker to corduroy, we’ve done our best to cover a wide range of interesting fabric shorts for any style. While we can’t promise you won’t miss your raws, we hope pulling on these shorts will put a smile on your face.

1) Portuguese Flannel: Atlantico Seersucker Shorts

Seersucker is an easy way to inject some texture into a garment whilst keeping things breathable. And seeing as it’s shorts season an this Five Plus One is on textured shorts, then Portuguese Flannel‘s Atlantico Seersucker Shorts are a no-brainer. Available in multiple colors, these 100% cotton shorts feature a white drawstring waist, two hand pockets, and a single rear pocket. Did I mention they’re garment dyed, too?

Available for $110 from Stag Provisions.

2) Save Khaki: Wide Wale Cord Shorts

Leave it to Save Khaki to make some solid corduroy shorts in a handful of 0h-s0-wearable colors. Featuring a 7″ inseam, button fly, and slightly widened leg, these shorter shorts are made in the USA, and come with all the versatility you need. Wear them with a plain tee and some pumps or dress them up with loafers and a button-down, just don’t leave them at home.

Available for $140 from Save Khaki.

3) Samurai: Indigo Dyed “Diamond” Sashiko Coastal Shorts

If you’re interested in a pair of shorts that are both highly textured and patterned then Samurai‘s Sashiko Coastal shorts might be right up your alley. Made from a fabric of grand indigo-dyed yarns, these made-in-Japan shorts have all the bells and whistles you would expect from the likes of Samurai. They’re coming in sharp with welted back pockets, a wide drawstring at the waist, and a natural nut button closure, and all the attention to detail you could possibly hope for. The sashiko stitching detail is just the icing on the cake.

Available for $195 from Corlection.

4) Corridor: Surf Drawstring Shorts

Thus far all the shorts on this list have been 100% cotton. And while we love a nice pair of cotton shorts as much as the next person, adding some synthetics to the mix can add a level of texture that would otherwise not be possible. Corridor‘s Surf Drawstring Shorts do just that, utilizing a 65%/35% cotton/viscose blend that allows for a wide range of colors, nice slub to the yarns, and small bits of nep throughout.

Available for $165 from Corridor.

5) Japan Blue: Sashiko Indigo Jacquard Shorts

Japan Blue might be known for its raw denim jeans, but they’re actually solid entry-level brand for a wide range of garments and, to be honest, the quality-to-cost ratio is about as good as it gets. This pair of Sashiko Jacquard Shorts has all the great character and texture you can hope for without adding a secondary pattern – letting the fabric’s texture do all the talking. Each pair is made in Japan from a 9 oz. indigo dyed fabric and feature a hidden fifth pocket, resin button, and contrasting gold zipper.

Available for $135 from Redcast Heritage.

Plus One – OAS: Terry Shorts

Terry cloth is a super popular fabric, but usually for robes, sweatshirts, or towels — not shorts. But innovation requires courage, and OAS‘ Terry Shorts show just that. Designed in Sweden and made from fabric woven in Switzerland, these shorts feature a two-toned diamond pattern complete with a white drawstring and patchwork rear pocket. Featuring a vry macro terrycloth weave, these shorts definitely stand out from much else of what’s out there.

Available for $120 from Manready Mercantile.