Length matters – How to find the right shorts and summer trousers
What a summer dress is for women, Bermuda shorts are for men. With their loose fit and bold colors, shorts make you want to be out on the sun, the beach, and the sea.
So that you can enjoy this summer feeling in your everyday life, we explain what is important about shorts and how to combine them with your favorite shirt.
Summertime is always the best of what might be. -Charles Bowden
Guide, Specials & Season
The beginnings of Bermuda shorts
Not only does the look of the Bermuda shorts remind us of our last summer vacation, but their history also represents the flair and attitude to life that these shorts still exude today.
As the name suggests, Bermuda shorts originate from the Bermuda Islands, which gained fame not only through the Bermuda Triangle. They offer everything the discerning vacationer desires: plenty of sun, turquoise water, and absolute casualness.
In the 18th century, Bermuda became one of the most important bases for the Royal Navy. However, the heat proved too much for the dapper Britons, so they opted for a lighter version of the naval uniform.
This also included the first Bermuda shorts, which are still a real fashion basic on the islands today.
Fashion facts about Bermuda shorts
In order for shorts to be considered Bermuda shorts , a few things must be taken into account:
Real Bermuda shorts end about 5 cm above the knees.
There should be a maximum of 2 finger widths of space between the trousers and the leg so that the Bermuda trousers retain their classic shape.
The most popular colors are beige, navy, and gray, but unusual color combinations and patterns are also fine if the rest of the outfit matches.
Shoes and socks with shorts
What goes best with our favorite summer pants? Unless you're at the pool, you should avoid sandals or flip-flops. Instead, opt for a pair of stylish sneakers or lightweight canvas shoes. Low-top sneakers, i.e., sneakers with a low upper, always look great with summer pants. Should you wear socks with sneakers and Bermuda shorts, or not?
Visible socks are an absolute no-go for Bermuda shorts.
If you find shoes without socks too unhygienic, you should wear socks and make sure they are not visible.
On what occasions can you wear shorts?
There are also many ways to combine Bermuda shorts in the office. If the dress code is generally a bit more casual, it's usually not a problem to wear shorts to the office on hot days. However, you should avoid shorts for business meetings or if there are business dress codes.
To avoid sweating in your suit on hot days, we recommend lightweight chinos. These will keep you looking cool even in the hottest weather! ;)
In your free time, a combination of shorts and a T-shirt always looks casual and dressed up. However, at parties and birthdays, you should still ask the host about the dress code and, if in doubt, opt for long trousers.
The ultimate challenge – combining Bermuda shorts and a jacket
You can easily recreate this casual look, but pairing a blazer with Bermuda shorts is something for the truly daring. The outfit can quickly look overdone and inappropriate.
The combination of casual Bermuda shorts and an elegant blazer is totally on trend! That's why we're sharing THE styling tips for the "summer suit":
Bermuda shorts in muted colors and without eye-catching patterns are best suited to a smart casual look.
Tone on tone – Dark blue trousers look particularly good with a matching jacket and a light blue shirt .
Wear a casual sports jacket to keep the relaxed feel of your outfit.
Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer.
-Jenny Han
Conclusion
Shorts are IN and, for us, one of the must-haves for a hot summer. Make a statement and combine your Bermuda shorts with your favorite pieces from our summer collection. This way, you'll survive even the hottest summer in style!
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