As soon as it returns to the forefront of the fashion scene - approximately every 5 years - teeth cringe: who wants to wear such unfriendly clothing? And yet, by practicing it, we find it full of qualities.
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Free the bermuda
With such an origin - he was born on the island of Bermuda - he should make people dream. However, he persists in evoking these Bermuda shorts equipped with emergency multipockets worthy of the GR20: ultra practical but rarely elegant. He can also conjure up the image of Angus Young, the mythical AC/DC guitarist with the famous schoolboy shorts. Stop! The garment that interests us is far too sharp to pass the test of the hiking trail or the baccalaureate. Depending on the circumstances, it lends itself to office looks, evenings with friends or days of relaxation.
Don't confuse shorts and bermudas
Longer than shorts - they stop around the knees - they would rather be the legitimate child of skirts and trousers: they reveal the legs, camouflage the thighs and let you run around and ride your bike without fear of kicks. wind. Tempted? Aim for sobriety and an almost severe fall. To give you an idea of the style, consider men's dress pants that would have been cut slightly above the knee or just below.
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It can be darted, high waisted, fluid, loose and supple or straight and neat with a navel waist. So that it displeases your mirror as little as possible, avoid materials that mark, crease quickly or corkscrew on the thighs: no rough edges, go for dry wool, a matte fabric, leather or leather effect or , more couture, a slightly moiré fabric: ideal to accompany a silk blouse or an evening blazer.
Cut your Bermuda shorts yourself
There is a plethora of denim Bermuda shorts cut raw edge. It's more relaxed but at least the line is pure. If your closet is overflowing with jeans, you can take inspiration from it to make your own with jeans that you no longer wear but… that still fit you. Otherwise, it's a waste of time! Forget the flared jeans (you risk recovering a culottes) or on the contrary, too fitted (here, the skimpy slim is out of the question).
Opt for straight or boy-friend jeans instead. If it's pure cotton, let it unravel on its own or help it by rubbing the edge vigorously with scissors. With a little lycra, it will be difficult to make small fringes: in this case, plan a hem conforming to the original. Roll it up? Again, these are not shorts.
Look your shorts
In its urban version, it is not condemned to the polo silhouette and boat shoes. It supports more current and much more sympathetic interpretations for the silhouette, especially if you want to hide curves in the belly, buttocks and thighs. Find the formula that inspires you the most.
For a street chic 2021 spirit, better than an oversized t-shirt or sweatshirt that could weigh you down, cover it partly or almost completely with one of these ultra-loose shirts colored or printed with exotic flowers that we beginning to see everywhere for the summer: roll up the sleeves to lighten the look and unbutton a little or a lot on a tank top. Stand up straight, tie your hair up in a bun or grab your spongebob, add a cuff bracelet, chunky earrings, and wear chunky sneakers, chunky slides, or low-heeled sandals. All you have to do is find your waist bag or your mini bag with thin chains.
To work or go out in shorts, take inspiration from a “tayloring” atmosphere. Pair it with an elegant top that you slip inside, long-sleeved or sleeveless: fluid blouse, plain or printed in the same shades, sophisticated blouse (Victorian collar, ruffled shoulders), small ultra-fine knit polo shirt. .. Over it, to warm up, put on a classic blazer (navy, gray, Prince of Wales) or a nicely colored one.
And why not a tailor-made total-look? If you notice a “rectangle block” effect, belt your jacket to harmonize the silhouette. What jewelry? Don't overload yourself: stud earrings, delicate pendants or hoops will suffice. And now is not the time to get the wrong shoes: boots or barefoot coarse could disappoint all your efforts. Go for white derbies, minimalist strappy sandals or mules. Anything that would mess up the boy scout.
Isabelle Thomas has been a personal stylist for over ten years and an expert in self-image. She created the wardrobe detox© a method for shopping in her wardrobe.
