Whether you like it or not, bermuda shorts are back and better than ever. 

This once ill-fated trend of the mid-2000s, associated with the likes of Adam Sandler, has made it’s full-forced return back into fashion people’s closets. I’m not going to lie—I wasn’t into it at first. Sure, dad-core is a cool concept and jorts are at the center of low-key model-off-duty outfits, but there’s no way they actually looked cool when real people would wear them… right? Wrong. 

After scouring the internet for office-appropriate linen shorts and light-weight above-the-knee cut-offs, I kept on seeing more and more fashion people embracing denim bermuda shorts and actually looking chic. After digging up a pair from the back of my closet and taking them for a spin with a few recreated outfits off of Pinterest and Instagram, I think I’ve joined the jorts fan-club. 

My take-away: the key to an appealing bermuda shorts outfit all lies in proper styling From polished French girl basics to It girl-approved accessories, there’s a way to make denim bermuda shorts look cool again. If that isn’t something to celebrate, I don’t know what is. 

Below, browse our favorite denim bermuda shorts, as well as shop several key components you need to style them. 

What you need: denim bermuda shorts, a graphic tee, and a beret.

What you need: jean bermuda shorts, woven leather bag, long sleeve tee and sporty sneakers.

What you need: a boxy white tee, kitten heels, and black-wash denim bermuda shorts.

What you need: bermuda shorts, a baseball cap, an arm cuff and a striped cardigan.

What you need: colored denim bermuda shorts, a white crop top and black booties.

What you need: extra-wide bermuda shorts, a bomber jacket, a ’90s headband, and oval sunglasses.

What you need: a white tank, straight-leg jean bermuda shorts, and moto boots.

What you need: sporty sneakers, denim bermuda shorts, high-rise briefs and a oversized sweatshirt.

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