At last! Why thigh-friendly Bermuda shorts are the most flattering style to invest in this summer

Gone are the days of icky 80s-style nylon Bermuda shorts. For 2025, the Bermuda short has had the chicest of upgrades. Say hello to the key piece that will give you effortless summer style no matter what you wear with it.

Bermuda shorts are longer-length shorts, usually knee-length or just above, that were first made popular in Bermuda (hence the name), traditionally worn by men as business attire to suit the island’s hot climate. Now the fashion wheel has completed another cycle and what was once seen as frumpy has come back around. Championed by the fashion crowd and worn by the likes of Keira Knightley, teamed with burgundy boots, to Jennifer Lawrence with a pinstripe shirt, Bermuda shorts are officially cool again.

If, like me, you don’t particularly like getting your thighs out, not only does the longer length provide more coverage, but the baggier style also allows plenty of room to feel comfortable in, whatever your shape, making them the most thigh-friendly of shorts. Hurray! With a tailored waistband and belt loops, you can even take these shorts in a more sophisticated outfit direction by adding a crisp belt, blazer, gold heels and an evening clutch bag.

For everyday integration into your wardrobe, wear with a casual white vest or a slouchy jumper with a simple French tuck. Just add sandals and sunnies for any effortlessly chic summer’s day look, casual workday style or, of course, holiday attire.

It’s time to cast aside your reservations about Bermuda shorts and invest in a pair – they’re guaranteed to become a summer staple for 2025 and beyond.

Our top picks for thigh-friendly Bermuda shorts: