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Elegant Dressers in Their 50s are Styling This Chic Shorts Trend Right Now

By Swedan Margen

Elegant Dressers in Their 50s are Styling This Chic Shorts Trend Right Now

Pause the denim shorts. If you want to stay cool this summer without compromising on elegance, take your styling cues from the ever-chic Demi Moore. Stepping out this week, the actor swapped classic cut-offs for a graceful pair of knee-grazing Bermuda shorts.

Offering more coverage than the micro shorts that dominated last summer, the longer length of Bermuda shorts feels inherently more elegant, whilst the calf-baring silhouette still delivers the lightness needed to dress comfortably through a heatwave.

Demi Moore wears Bermuda shorts with pointed-toe flats and a black cardigan.

To enhance the leg-lengthening effect, Demi styled hers with a pair of pointed-toe ballet flats. Although completely flat, the elongated toe subtly extends the line of the leg, creating a poised, streamlined finish. She completed the look with oversized black sunglasses, a fine-knit black cardigan and a glossy leather bag.

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Whilst Demi opted for sleek ballet flats, I've also spotted stylish dressers in their 20s pairing Bermuda shorts with minimalist flip-flops and delicate strappy sandals for a more relaxed, high-summer take on the trend.

Influencer @cocoschiffer wears Bermuda shorts with black flip-flops and a v-neck tank top.

If you're looking for a shorts trend that actually looks elegant, keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best Bermuda shorts to buy now.

Shop Bermuda Shorts:

Tailored Bermuda Shorts

H&M

Tailored Bermuda Shorts

Honestly, these look more expensive than they actually are.

Long Belted Bermuda Shorts - Oyster-White - Xs

Zara

Long Belted Bermuda Shorts

These come with a belt for an elevated look.

Straight Mid-Rise Bermuda Shorts - Women | Mango United Kingdom

Mango

Straight Mid-Rise Bermuda Shorts

Whilst I love these in the chocolate brown, these also come in red.

Pleated Longline Shorts

Marks & Spencer

Pleated Longline Shorts

In a light shade of beige, this is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.

Drew Short

Style with pointed-toe flats to get Demi's look.

Sandy Short

These draw-string shorts also come in four other shades.

Asos Design Long Line Bermuda Short in Ivory Linen

Asos Design

Long Line Bermuda Shorts

The Bermuda shorts trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Kim Pleated City Short

Letset

Kim Pleated City Short

These are a much more elevated alternative to casual denim shorts.

Auggie Pleated Wool and Silk-Blend Shorts

Khaite

Auggie Pleated Wool and Silk-Blend Shorts

In my opinion, khaki is one of the most elevated neutrals out there.

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