I’m Not Normally a Shorts Person, But This Elegant Trend Has Me Convinced type of thing!

June 17, 2026 / Swedan Margen /

Every summer, there’s one wardrobe staple that always comes back: shorts. Rarely does a week go by without me combing through the new-in pages of my favourite brands, on the hunt for shorts in the latest colourways and elevated fabrications, and I believe that there’s a pair for everyone. Everyone but me.

Prefer a tapered, more tailored shape? Shorts instantly become cooler and more fashion-forward. In light, airy cotton? Casual sophistication is easily achieved. But unfortunately, I’ve just never found the pair for me. That was until this week, when I stumbled across a trend that encompasses not one but two of my favourite elements: satin and a Bermuda-shorts silhouette.

With the weather in flux, I’ve been looking for a way to wear shorts which feels UK summer-approved. When any given day can quickly turn from a hazardous downpour to a balmy, bright sky, leaving the house in the correct attire is imperative. Having left the house in Harry Styles-approved satin shorts, gusts of wind have left me wishing for more coverage, but of course, when temperatures rise, my wool blend Bermudas have been left dripping in sweat. And this is where the magic of the satin Bermuda short trend comes into play.

Satin Bermuda Shorts summer 2026 worn by Barbara Ferguson. She wears a butter yellow lace trim pair.

The longer cut offers a welcome layer of coverage, whilst the silky satin fabrication feels light enough to wear when temperatures begin to climb. Better yet, the style taps neatly into fashions on-going obsession with Y2K-inspired dressing. So, when you think about it, this once “dated” shape being popular again makes a lot of sense. However, unlike the futuristic prints and eclectic colour clashes that defined the era, many of the satin Bermuda shorts popular today have been sporting a refined, 2026-feeling twist.