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The Unexpected Detail Making Bermuda Shorts Look So Much Cooler

Published August 4, 2026 · Category: Fashion

Overview

It’s no secret by now that Bermuda shorts are having quite the moment. Whether it’s a relaxed denim fit or a perfectly polished linen option, the modest length has never felt cooler. Now, Copenhagen’s brightest street style stars are taking them to the next level, opting for camouflage-covered designs to make their front-row-ready outfits pop.

Yes, the pattern that was once reserved for troops is inching its way back to the top of fashion charts. The beauty of the print is that it almost acts as a neutral in your wardrobe and can be worn in so many different ways. Don’t take my word for it. Just look at the plethora of looks that included the motif on day one of Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer ’27.

Josefien Weyns made her camo outfit standout amongst the crowd of show goers by pairing the shorts with a textured top and red accessories. If you’re going out or looking for a way to elevate yours, cherry heels and a coordinating bag bring the shorts into dressier territory.

On the other side of the spectrum, your favorite T-shirt and go-to flats work just as well for chill moments. Bonus points if you zhuzh up the look with cool shades, an on-the-go tote bag, and a pair of Maison Margiela Tabis.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – AUGUST 03: Josefien Weyns wears fringed green vest, camouflage shorts, red Chanel bag, sandals outside OpéraSPORT during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 on August 03, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

I know fall is right around the corner. But there’s no need to pack up your Bermuda shorts just yet. Another street style star showed us how to keep the look going strong by styling her camo shorts with a long-sleeve button-down shirt layered under an oversized tee. It’s a transitional outfit idea to bookmark for the unpredictable weather ahead.

Similarly, a buttery cardigan will get the job done as well. Thong kitten heels add a modern cool factor, while a pair of skinny sunnies gives it that Matrix aura.