Denim bermuda shorts are 2026’s streetwear staple—here’s how to style them
I have to admit: Bermuda shorts and I have never really gotten along. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always looked at them with suspicion, unable to place them in any specific category. Too long to have the carefree vibe of shorts, too short to look like real pants: one of those “in-between” items that, in my eyes, ended up in the corner of forgotten clothes. But what made me change my mind, as often happens, was street style.
Season after season, denim Bermuda shorts have gained more and more traction, becoming the clever go-to piece that solves the classic “I don’t know what to wear” dilemma. Cool, practical, and decidedly stylish, they can be worn at the beach just as easily as in the city: with T-shirts and loafers for a relaxed, preppy look, or with shirts and pumps for elegant evening outfits.
We’ve rounded up 5 minimal-chic looks featuring denim Bermuda shorts. Sometimes the effect is casual, other times more elegant—perfect for tackling mid-monsoon dinners and aperitifs in style, while you zip across the city. Long or midi-length Bermuda shorts? White, denim, or colored? There’s an ideal style (and outfit) for every personality.
Bermuda Shorts + T-Shirt
The first option we suggest is pairing denim Bermuda shorts with a fitted or oversized patterned T-shirt. Our tip for creating a casual city look is to choose a pair of midi-length shorts—falling just above the knee—and pair them with a pair of flats or kitten heels to inject just a bit of glamour into the look.
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