With the arrival of spring, it’s time to stock up on essentials for warm weather. I hope that soon it will please us with constant sun and +25 outside. However, what should you choose in the 2021 season? I advise you to pay attention not only to A-line dresses, mini skirts, plus size hoodies and straight jeans: Bermuda shorts are making a comeback this spring and summer! What are the specifics of this silhouette and what to wear with Bermuda shorts? Now we’ll find out.
THE FIRST BERMUDAS
I’m sure each of you has heard of Bermuda shorts at least a couple of times. But do you know the history of these shorts, which were sewn exclusively and were a purely male model for a long time?
Like many other items of clothing, Bermuda shorts have a military origin. The British Army needed uniforms more suitable for the tropical weather in their hottest colonies, and the British came up with a solution. Bermuda shorts were essentially a pair of short trousers that ended above the knee. Bankers and businessmen in Bermuda adopted the look in the 1920s. And when British and American tourists visited the island, they also capitalized on the trend by wearing tailored long shorts. By the same analogy, rich tourists who came to Hawaii in those days brought with them Hawaiian shirts (shirts with short sleeves and bright colorful prints) and white shorts, adopting this trend from the locals.
As you can see, initially Bermuda shorts were a men’s clothing model. However, by the beginning of the 1980s, the taboo on shorts was a thing of the past, and this model gained popularity in the women’s version. Since then, Bermuda shorts have gone out of fashion, and then in 2021, they rightfully occupy their place in stores and on the catwalks, and in the list of fashion trends.
HOT COMBINATIONS WITH BERMUDA SHORTS
At first glance, it may seem that Bermuda shorts are an exclusively sporty model of shorts, because they resemble cycling shorts in length. But Bermudas are usually made of suiting fabric, linen, cotton or denim, and look more like trousers cut off above the knee than sports shorts. In addition, Bermuda shorts very often have a smoothed crease, although this is not a prerequisite for this style.
Trendy Bermuda shorts this season include both bright and monochrome models in black and white. First of all, I advise you to pay attention to women’s suits with bermuda shorts in smart casual style: you must admit, a business suit with elongated shorts is something out of the ordinary! You can choose a jacket and shorts both from the same fabric and from different materials of different colors: for example, a sky-blue long oversize jacket, dark Bermuda shorts and a white T-shirt under bright pumps.
High-waisted Bermudas look great paired with a crop top, whether it’s a spaghetti strap or puff sleeves. This is a more relaxed and street look. And you can also combine plain bright-colored Bermuda shorts with a contrasting sweatshirt or long-sleeved top. A good look is obtained with oversize denim Bermuda shorts and a white printed T-shirt. Choose what you like!
