The 13 Best White Denim Bermuda Shorts, as Chosen by a Fashion Editor

Summer has arrived, and I’m weeks out from turning 26 and officially stepping into my late twenties. As such, I’ve been deep in the midst of a wardrobe overhaul.

Having decided that I’m now curating with intention, I‘m only keeping pieces that have longevity, and this means that short-shorts have to go. At 5’10”, denim cut-offs were always more micro than mini on me, which worked for a while, until I wanted to feel more mature and sophisticated rather than teenage-like. I needed a “grown-up” alternative—something that felt chic yet casual with just the right amount of je ne sais quoi to add interest to my simple summer outfits. The solution? White denim Bermuda shorts.

I know what you’re thinking: white denim Bermuda shorts? But hear me out. With their neutral finish and more demure cut, they’re the perfect in-between piece; polished yet easygoing, structured but still cool. From Hailey Bieber to Bella Hadid, celebs have been reaching for white denim Bermudas for a while now, favouring them over traditional shorts styles thanks to their seasonless, casually cool appeal.

Having shed their ‘80s and ‘90s “dadcore” connotations, white Bermuda denim shorts have officially made a comeback, riding the wave of quiet luxury and minimalist nostalgic dressing in 2025. Since the early 2020s, jorts (to give Bermuda shorts their denim-specific name) have been slowly making their move from the back of our wardrobes to the front come summer, becoming a go-to piece when it’s too hot for jeans or if cut-offs aren’t your thing.

Bringing ease to summer dressing, it’s no wonder that, according to Google Insights, jorts are trending up by 250%, and white denim is up 160%. But how to wear them? Try an all-white look and black details to cut against the starkness, as seen on Nnenna Echem (pictured above). Alternatively, tuck in a button-down shirt or a relaxed knit for polished energy without coming across as too serious.