The 1920s Called – Bermuda Shorts Are Back. Here Are 15 Styles We Love

Summer dressing is simple – until you need to make it office-appropriate. Luckily, this season’s shorts trend is here to counter the return of ’00s micro hemlines, popularised once again by Charli XCX’s entourage.

Retro longline cuts – à la bermuda style – have made a very welcome comeback, offering a wardrobe staple that moves seamlessly from work to wine bar, should the occasion call for it.

A century on from their 1920s debut, bermudas have evolved with the times. Cut from linen, cotton, denim and technical blends, today’s versions mix sharp tailoring with relaxed proportions and a renewed sense of polish. Of course, low-rise waistlines have re-emerged too (we are in the renaissance, after all). Here are 21 of our top picks to shop now and wear on repeat.

Tailored bermuda shorts

Cut from structured fabrics with crisp seams and a defined shape, the tailored bermuda is the closest echo of its 1920s origin. Originally worn as military and business attire in tropical climates, it’s essentially a trouser reimagined with a cropped hem. Today’s versions lean on wool, cotton or recycled polyester blends with a weave that keeps its form – perfect for warmer days when you still want to feel polished and put together.

Sporty bermuda shorts

The most modern of the lot, sporty bermudas tap into the ongoing athleisure revival. They offer off-duty ease that still reads polished – suitable for errands, the office or even dinner with the in-laws. Designers have reinterpreted athletic codes across the board: Verner’s surf-inspired silhouettes, Muse’s basketball stripes and Isa Boulder’s deconstructed take on grey-marle trackpants all blur the line between performance and polish.

Denim bermuda shorts

Once polarising, “jorts” have officially hit their stride. Where denim shorts once felt anything but modest, the longer, looser cut now gives denim devotees a way to wear their favourite fabric year-round. Current takes add personality through hardware and belts – from Marle’s chunky buckle detail to Neuw’s refined, minimalist style – proving the silhouette has matured well beyond its Y2K roots.

Relaxed bermuda shorts

This is the comfort category – the answer to sweltering days when only airy fabrics and easy fastenings will do. Think light poplin that breathes, with elastic or drawstring waists designed for freedom of movement. Venroy’s paper-bag effect offers a sculptural touch, while Deiji Studios extends its boxer-inspired cut into a longline version that keeps the same effortless comfort.

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