After a whole week of wearing long trousers for work, the weekends are a time to take a breather – especially needed for Singapore’s hot and sticky weather – and swap for shorter silhouettes such as the bermuda shorts. And if you’re working from home, it means you can wear these comfy numbers all day – perfect for when you have to dash out to run a quick errand!
But if you have been hesitant about this pant style for fear of looking frumpy or like you’ve given up on any semblance of style, fret not, as we have rounded up five ways that you can style the airy, stylish pants as seen on the runways.
Similar to how men wear it, the T-shirt and bermuda shorts are a popular look even among us women. But if you want to take the casual look up a notch, pair it with a pair of high socks as it adds visual details to the lower half of the body. Consider fun designs from Happy Socks to inject some personality.
Also, we recommend opting for shorts made with heavier, structured materials such as cotton and wool.
Cut in the style of a suit and made with mid-weight cotton, this Max Mara pair retains an air of formality.
Picking a pastel hue adds a fun, bright pop to your ensemble. Pair this with the high socks and go glam either with a pair of high heels or smart casual with sneakers.
If the office permits, when not try wearing the bermuda shorts to work? To look less slouchy and more professional, pair it with a crisp white shirt, such as what you see here at The Row 2020 Spring/Summer.
Comme Des Garçons is known for their unconventional silhouettes and this unique design looks both like shorts and skirt. Pick this if you aren’t one to look like the rest.
If wearing white is too plain and drab looking, pick a statement colour to offset, such as this orange number from Brunello Cucinelli.
Bored with the usual dresses you sport on the weekends? Pair the shorts with a loose-knit jumper for a stylish date look such as what the model is wearing here at the 3.1 Phillip Lim 2020 Spring/Summer show.
Picking a versatile and neutral hue will make it easier to incorporate the bermuda shorts into your wardrobe. Moreover, we love this beige-toned Lvir number for its clean, sleek lines.
Another tip we can give you is to play with different elements. Even if you pair this satin bermudas with a black shirt, the resulting monochrome look would still look fresh.
The three-piece look isn’t just reserved for the gentlemen. Toga 2020 Spring/Summer 2020 played on the classic pairing and sent out a unisex look that still looks undeniably good. Of course, you can pick more feminine hues, patterns and details to add your own spin.
Here’s a look you can try: pick a bright coloured vest and wear it over a white shirt tucked into this grey high-waisted berms. Finish with a pair of sandals or boots.
Need more space to hold your belonging beyond what your bag can hold? Try this cargo shorts design from Prada and finish the look with an oversized shirt and vest.
This point plays on juxtaposing textures. This look seen on the Bottega Veneta 2020 Spring/Summer runway played on a leather bermuda shorts and elevated it with a loose, airy top. Such a pairing wouldn’t lose your feminine appeal too.
Whether it is shorts or bermudas, a leather iteration will always be a versatile classic to own. Pair this black number with a lace blouse for chic points.
Leather and colours are on-trend this season too, so don’t be afraid to experiment and opt for different shades.
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Text: Dolly/NUYOU
Translation and additional reporting: Ho Guo Xiong