What are Bermuda shorts?

Bermuda Shorts are a clothing object named for a place where they first became popular fashion. They are the style of pants that are cut on the knee just above the knee. They are considered to be half -colored as short trousers and are usually neatly adapted to purely cut lines and clean hem.

These short pants were first worn by members of the British army, especially those located in areas where the pants were too hot weather, such as deserts and tropical zones. At the beginning of the 20th century, many of these members of the British armed forces were placed in the British overseas territory of Bermuda. The same style of shorts was later worn by entrepreneurs in the same area. This is reportedly where the shorts have gained their name.

Bermuda Shorts have become widely popular as an acceptable commercial clothing in the hot tropical climate of Bermuda. Those wearing entrepreneurs were usually made of fine material, the same used in the production of suits. In fact, they were usual as part of a suit with socksOn the knee shirt, tie and jacket or other tailor -made. For this reason, the shorts are sometimes called dresses because they are considered something that one can wear and is still "dressed".

These shorts were originally designed for men, but later both men and women began to wear them. The length of the shorts is the same in both cases and is often worn as a holiday clothing. It is quite common to see tourists on Bermuda or other tropical islands who wear them. One adaptation for women is a skirt of the same material and length and with the same waist, front closure and pockets. This can be called Bermuda skirt. Bermuda shorts still wear British armed forces, especially in the British Royal Navy.

Bermuda Shorts are also considered a basic clothing object in what is known as Preppy Style, a term used to describe clothing styles popular in preparatory schools. Peppy style is characterDivided by adapted clothing and conservative style. For boys, this may include items such as sweaters with a neckline, shirts, loafer shoes, blazers, long shorts and pure cut pants. For girls, popular objects can include well -adapted skirts, buttons, wool sweaters or cashmere and shoes.

Available in solid or printed colors, Bermuda Shorts are especially popular in a solid navy blue, solid khaki and solid pastel colors. Repeated printing of icon is also popular. In this style, one icon, such as a sailboat or animal, is repeated on the solid background of the material. The printed icon often has an embroidered appearance or can actually be embroidered on a fabric with a solid content.