9 Pairs of Bermuda Shorts And The Sandals To Pair Them With

Elle

a day ago

Despite being in the throes of summer 2025, the SS26 shows have already begun, with Copenhagen Fashion Week being one of the first on the calendar. It's also the perfect chance to get a hit of street style before fashion month begins in earnest, next month. So what are Copenhagen's coolest girls wearing? There were dresses over jeans, there were bonnets, and most ubiquitously, there were Bermuda shorts – teamed with summer's best sandals.
The trend has been bubbling up for a while now and it's likely you already own a pair of denim jorts. Now's the time to expand your collection to include Bermuda shorts, which come in a variety of guises, from sporty (see Dior's SS25 show) to utility-inspired (at Burberry).
Traditionally, the Bermuda was neat and tailored, offering a weather-appropriate alternative to suit trousers in the Bermudan heat in the early 1900s. Today, we're applying the term more loosely to a short that hits either just above, on or below the knee. Importantly, they are the perfect partner to some of our favourite summer sandals, from 1990s-inspired mules and 1970s-tinged clogs, to colourful jelly shoes and platform clogs.
In short (pun intended), the Bermuda-short-and-sandal pairing is a no-brainer, especially when it's too hot to think. Below, see our favourite ways to style them – with a little help from nine stylish women.
Lean into the season's sporty mood with a pair of Bermudas in nylon or tech fabric and utilitarian rope sandals. We love this showgoer's surfer-esque shorts from the Miu Miu men's collection.
Sometimes, simplicity is key. Cream denim Bermuda shorts look great as part of a neutral outfit, and perfectly complement leather flip flops from the likes of Toteme, Massimo Dutti or The Row.
The Bermuda short first gained popularity in the early 20th century as part of an abbreviated trouser suit better adapted to warmer climes. These days, we love how it looks with mesh flats and a fresh white T-shirt.
When it comes to chunky slides, none are chicer than Hermès' Chypre sandals, a more heavy-duty alternative to the iconic Oran. Quiet luxury may now be a hackneyed term, but it very much describes what happens when you pair such a sandal with a tailored Bermuda short.
Bermuda shorts can work well into autumn; simply choose a pair in suede or leather, like this Copenhagen Fashion Week showgoer. Teamed with minimal sandals in an earthy hue, it feels purposeful and effortless in equal measure.
Linen Bermuda shorts are a boon in a heatwave and this Mango pair will form the basis of so many looks. In high temperatures, style them with a simple vest and statement accessories, like a silk scarf and, our favourite, a pair of pop-bright jelly shoes. Ancient Greek Sandals' Iro model is our go-to.
Stay true to the Bermuda short's history with a neatly tailored pair in white or black, styling them as part of a clean, tonal look – complete with a pair of this season's cage sandals, either with small heels or without.
The mule continues its reign this spring/summer. A kitten heel pair lends a girlish touch to crisp, indigo-rinse denim shorts and an oversized tee or knit. Consider an anklet and/or toe ring to finish the look.
When one thinks of platform clogs, one thinks of Chloé and all of those beautiful, billowing boho dresses. Teaming them instead with slim-fit Bermuda shorts feels wonderfully unexpected. We also love the additions of the bandana and beads.