Class Up Your Warm-Weather Gear With Bermuda Shorts

When the sun is beating down on you, it’s hard to resist swapping your restrictive pants for a pair of breathable, skin-baring shorts. Denim cut-offs and hot pants just won’t do for professional settings, but fear not — bermuda shorts will fix your warm weather woes.

Bermuda shorts are fashion’s sharper answer to the shorts dilemma. Here are updated styles of the conservative favorite:

Wide-Leg

A roomy, wide-leg short has the same proportional effect as your favorite A-line skirt, but with a fun and practical twist. Choose a pair of wide-leg bermudas in a luxurious but light textile like linen or silk. Keep things dressy with a breezy shell and bib necklace.

Tie-Waist

Tie off your look in a pair of Bermuda shorts with a charming tie waist. This style will accentuate your narrowest part and give a subtle femme touch to any outfit. Tone down the girliness by wearing these shorts with a utilitarian button down and lace-up oxfords for a look that’s feminine and strong.

Printed

Un-basic your Bermudas by wearing a pair with a popping print. Stripes, dots, florals, or graffiti — the longer length of these shorts ensures that no matter how wild the print, you’ll still look put-together and appropriate. With a busier short, pay close attention to fit, as an ill-fitting printed bottom can quickly become unflattering.

Cut-Out

Though Bermudas are the conservative member of the shorts family, it’s still fun to flash some skin. Don a pair of Bermuda shorts with discreet cut-outs for a look that’s just a little bit sexy. Keep the color palette neutral and the fit immaculate to preserve the prim appeal of your longer shorts.

Cropped

Take your shorts game to the next level and choose a pair of Bermudas that hit just above the knee. This is a flattering look that conveys a hip, confident style you don’t see every day, especially on men. Wear them with a looser-fitting short-sleeved button down fastened all the way to the top for a crisp semi-casual look.

There’s no need to sweat it out in a stuffy pant suit. Beat the heat with a pair of shorts that works for the office.

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