This One "Ugly" Summer Trend Was Low on My Buy List Until I Saw These 7 Outfits

Whether you like it or not, Bermuda shorts are back and better than ever. This once ill-fated '00s trend, often associated with Adam Sandler, has returned to the closets of fashion people everywhere. I won't lie; I wasn't into this trend at first. Sure, dadcore is a cool concept, and jorts are at the center of many model-off-duty outfits, but there's no way they actually look cool when real people wear them… Right? Wrong.
While scouring the internet for office-appropriate linen shorts and lightweight cutoffs, I kept seeing more and more fashion people embracing denim Bermuda shorts and looking chic. After digging up a pair from the back of my closet and taking them for a spin with a few re-created outfits I pulled from Pinterest and Instagram, I think I've joined the jorts fan club.
My takeaway? The key to an appealing Bermuda shorts outfit lies in proper styling. From polished French basics to It girl–approved accessories, there's a way to make denim Bermuda shorts look cool again. If that isn't something to celebrate, I don't know what is.
Browse my favorite denim Bermuda shorts below. Then shop for the components you need to style them.
What you need: Denim Bermuda shorts, a graphic tee, and a beret.
What you need: A boxy white tee, kitten heels, and black-wash denim Bermuda shorts.
What you need: Bermuda shorts, a baseball cap, an arm cuff, and a striped cardigan.
What you need: Colored denim Bermuda shorts, a white cropped top, and black booties.
What you need: Extra-wide Bermuda shorts, a bomber jacket, a '90s headband, and oval sunglasses.
What you need: A white tank, straight-leg denim Bermuda shorts, and moto boots.
What you need: Sporty sneakers, denim Bermuda shorts, high-rise briefs, and an oversize sweatshirt.

Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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