Micro-Shorts? Pass—Women in Their 20s and 50s Know This Silhouette Is Far Chicer
In the past, when someone said the words "Bermuda shorts," you would probably think of a dad on vacation. But now Bermuda shorts are less an awkward outdated tourist essential and more so a fashion-person must-have. Actually, when walking around the streets of New York or Paris, you're not likely to see shorts that aren't knee-length.
Long gone are the days of Daisy Duke supremacy. The longer and looser the shorts, the better. Despite their past, Bermuda shorts are a good look. They're easy to style and comfortable to wear. Wearing Bermuda shorts is a quick way to have fun with silhouettes and create different shapes. You can show some skin with a tube top and strappy kitten heels or wear them with a button-down and chunky square-toe boots like Bella Hadid. The options are endless.
Bermuda shorts are probably so fun to style because they're still a bit of a weird option, despite going mainstream. They're still Bermuda shorts! And so they'll always bring an unexpected element to a look. You can also go up a couple sizes for a baggy, more voluminous look that's still wearable when it gets hot out.
Below, the four most important Bermuda-short styles to know, and the exact pairs I recommend to get the look.
Shop the best Bermuda shorts:
Denim Bermuda Shorts
Bella Hadid wearing Bermuda shorts.
A white wash will transition well into the fall with leather jackets.
Beloved by so many fashion editors.
The darker rinse is so chic.
Add heeled flip-flops if you want to style them like a fashion person would.
A pair you'll own for many summers to come.
Tailored Bermuda Shorts
The length is just right.
Khaite makes my personal favorite pair of pleated shorts.
Into this styling.
These come in just about every color.
COS always has the best tailoring.
Drawstring Bermuda Shorts
Easy and cool.
An insider-beloved label.
The viral drawstring shorts Margot Robbie wore to the airport are finally back in stock.
Yes to this shiny finish.
The best investment basics come from this brand.
Satin Bermuda Shorts
It's the lace trimming for me.
IYKYK.
And it's part of a matching set.
Chic!
