Fleeting fads have nothing on these pratical cropped pants. Here’s where to find yours — and how to wear them.
These days, pants seem to be shrinking before our very eyes. From the growing popularity of short shorts to the shift towards bodysuits being worn as entire outfits, today’s trends have made regular-length bottoms rarer than ever. Looking for a reprieve against the leg-baring styles of the moment? Bermuda shorts are just the way to get it.
Perfectly dressed up with a linen shirt or made more casual with classic tank tops, billowy Bermudas are the best bottoms to have in your closet this summer.
What are Bermuda shorts?
More conservative than cheeky cutoffs but less lengthy than capris, The best Bermuda shorts have longer inseams that hit one to two inches above the knee. “They originated from the early 1900s when officers in Bermuda required a cooler option to full-length trousers while working in the warm climate,” explains Toronto-based stylist Jaclyn Patterson.
Though the general premise is the same, there is not one set Bermuda shorts length, and they can also range in fabric and cut.
How to wear Bermuda shorts now
“My favourite way to style Bermuda shorts this spring and summer is with a simple cotton tank, either an oversized blazer or white button down as a top layer depending on temperature, a timeless belt and sandal kitten heels. I would finish with my go-to everyday minimal jewellery,” says Patterson.
Of course, your exact styling decisions will depend on the occasion. For work, Patterson suggests trouser-style shorts with a white button down, made more polished with a belt and simple flats. For an evening outing, she says to try a kitten heel, chunky earrings and a statement shoulder bag. The beauty of Bermuda shorts is that, with their practical length and day-to-night wearing, these truly do it all.
“Dressing is meant to be fun and effortless,” adds Patterson. “Enjoy styling shorts in a way that makes you feel your best.”
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