This Chic Summer Shorts Trend Is Winning Over Every Other
When it comes to summer trends, Bermuda shorts are one of my favorite fashion finds. Spotted on runways from Bottega Veneta to Saint Laurent and everywhere on the street style scene, they’re a fashion essential to add to your arsenal. While at first, they may seem tricky to wear, I’ve found that they are one of the easiest pieces to style once you have a few tricks down. Simply paired with a scoop-neck top and heels, it’s an outfit staple that I’ve been wearing again and again. Looking to fashion people for inspiration, though, I’ve discovered a number of chic ways to pair the shorts.
Whether paired with a simple cardigan, a padded T-shirt and heels, a button-down and flip-flops, or a sweater and sport sandals, there are endless winning outfit formulas to try out for yourself. Ahead, I’m highlighting outfits approved by fashion people and pieces inspired by their looks. Trust me, you’ll want to add these to your closet immediately.
As I mentioned, this trend is a personal favorite. I like to keep things simple, so my favorite way to style a pair of Bermuda shorts is with a scoop-neck tee.
Add a cool cardigan to a pair of denim Bermuda shorts.
To transition the look to fall, add a pair of knee-high boots.
Or, simply add a pretty knit.
Yep, this is a perfect way to style a padded tee.
Cutouts will be huge this fall. Here's a chic way to pull them off.
Sometimes, simple is best.
Throwback strapless tops have been everywhere this summer. I can't think of a better way to wear one.
Yep, another perfect way to style a button-down.
Flip-flop heels for the win.
Bra tops just won't quit.
This might be the ultimate transitional look.
Here's how to continue wearing sport sandals through to fall.
Next, read about 25 cool fashion finds I'm obsessing over right now.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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