Bermuda shorts are a semi-casual style of shorts that were first worn by the British Army in hot climates. They became popular as business dress in Bermuda and are now worn by both men and women as holiday attire. They are also considered an essential piece of clothing in the preppy style. They come in solid or patterned colors, with navy blue, khaki, and pastel colors being particularly popular.
Bermuda shorts are an article of clothing named after the place where they became a popular fashion. They are a style of shorts that are cut just above the knee. As shorts, they are considered semi-casual and are generally carefully tailored with clean lines and a neat hem.
These shorts were first worn by members of the British Army, particularly those stationed in areas where the climate was too hot for trousers, such as deserts and the tropics. In the early 1900s, a number of these members of the British armed forces were stationed in the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. Later, businessmen wore the same style of shorts in this very area. This is, supposedly, where the shorts got their name.
Bermuda shorts became very popular as acceptable business dress in Bermuda’s hot tropical climate. The ones worn by businessmen are generally made of a fine material, the same one used to make suits. In fact, they were usually worn as part of a suit, with knee socks, a dress shirt, a tie, and a tailored blazer or other jacket. For this reason, they are sometimes called dress shorts, because they are considered something a man can wear and still be “dressed” properly.
These shorts were originally designed for men but later began to be worn by both men and women. The length of the shorts is the same in both cases, and they are often worn as holiday attire. It is quite common to see tourists in Bermuda or other tropical islands using them. An adaptation made for women is a skirt of the same material and length, and with the same waistband, front zipper, and pockets. This can be called a Bermuda skirt. Bermuda shorts also continue to be worn by the British armed forces, particularly the British Royal Navy.
Bermuda shorts are also considered an essential piece of clothing in what is known as the preppy style, which is the term used to describe the clothing styles popular in high schools. The preppy style is characterized by tailored clothing and a conservative style. For boys, this can include items such as V-neck sweaters, dress shirts, baggy shoes, jackets, long shorts, and neat pants. For girls, popular preppy items might include well-tailored skirts, button-down tops, wool or cashmere sweaters, and dress shoes.
Available in solid or patterned colours, Bermuda shorts are particularly popular in solid navy blue, solid khaki and solid pastel colours. Repeated icon printing is also popular. In this style, an icon, such as a sailboat or an animal, is repeated on the solid background of the material. The printed icon often has an embroidered look, or it can be embroidered on the solid color fabric.
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