The Anti–Short Shorts Trend That Every Cool Person I Follow Is Wearing

As much fun as a pair of hot pants can be for the right occasion, they're not the most practical summer bottoms. Shockingly short and requiring adjustment every few seconds, the buzzy celebrity trend has its pitfalls, which is probably why their complete opposite has made a run for fashion's top spot in the shorts department. Even with all of the bad publicity that Midwestern dads (I can say that because my dad is one) have gotten for Bermuda shorts, the very appropriate hot-pants alternative has managed to campaign its way into every fashion person's warm-weather wardrobe.

All the proof you need that Bermuda shorts are having a moment exists on my Instagram feed, which I've combed through meticulously and re-created below. Showcasing the best styles to go with and, subsequently, what to wear with them once you pick a pair of your own, let the forthcoming selection serve as your primary guide to the trend. Scroll down to get started.

If they're good enough for chic French women like Sara Ramén, they're certainly good enough for me. Here, the model and chef styled her black Bermuda shorts with a high-neck tank, gold ankle-strap ballet pumps, and matching jewelry.

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Though I usually think of Bermuda shorts as a summer staple, this look on Danielle Jinadu proves they are equally chic when styled with knee-high boots and a stellar leather jacket in the chillier months.

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It doesn't get more classic and elegant than a crisp white tee styled with a sleek belt, dark-wash Bermudas, and black sandals. If you're ever stumped about what you should wear in the summer, reference this photo, and all your problems will be solved.

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The quiet luxury and old money aesthetics are pretty much just this outfit, which includes a Chanel chain-link flap bag, minimal flat sandals, a white tee, and long tailored shorts. There are no logos in sight, but everyone will know your outfit is expensive.

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I know the shorts-with-boots look used to be a major faux pas, but in 2024, it's anything but. In fact, I think that it's one of the chicest ways to style your shorts when you opt for a longer, tailored pair and extremely sleek boots. A blazer on top is the perfect finishing touch, but you already knew that.

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For those hot summer days when you need to go into the office, Bermuda shorts and a matching tailored waistcoat will be your best friends. Pair them with '80s-era earrings and some kitten-heel pumps for maximum compliments.

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I'm pretty much smitten with all things khaki colored lately. Though white and black bottoms will always be present in my wardrobe, there's something so laid-back and cool about chinos, especially when they're Bermuda shorts styled with a gorgeous pair of sandals.

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Sometimes, wearing baggy trousers with a baggy shirt can feel like you're drowning in fabric. Whenever I want to wear two oversize pieces without overpowering my frame, I opt for Bermuda shorts instead of pants. I recommend always wearing this pairing with heels, as they add an elevated and formal touch to the otherwise casual ensemble.

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