American Retailer Selling Bermuda Short Suits

June 16, 2014

While Bermuda shorts are a common piece of professional attire here on the island, the idea of a “short-suit” is relatively unheard elsewhere, however companies such as American clothing maker J.Crew hope to change that with the release of their professional short-suits for men, priced at around $450.

Bloomberg Businessweek didn’t quite think it’s a universal look, saying“The list of people who can pull it off doesn’t stretch much beyond professionals in Bermuda and street-style icons such as Nick Wooster and Pharrell.”

Bloomberg’s reference to Pharrell was a nod to when the Grammy Award-winning musician raised eyebrows on the red carpet at the Oscars earlier this year when he showed up wearing what the LA Times described as a “Bermuda tuxedo.”

Judging by the example photographs offered on their website, J.Crew hasn’t yet perfected the Bermuda business look yet, with the customary long socks missing from the equation.

Bermuda short suits for sale by American retailer J Crew

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  1. nuffin but the truth says:

    $450…Cheaper to get in Bermuda and BETTER!

  2. Meeee says:

    If the BTA contains anyone with intelligence and common sense, they will leap on this fashion trend – already seen and advanced in Europe – and plug the name of ‘Bermuda’ and ‘Bermuda shorts’ into the concept and detail of all the fashion houses. It’s a platinum opportunity. Seize it!

  3. clearasmud says:

    Dont forget the SOCKS :-)

  4. And then there were .... says:

    Way back when there was a (very) short lived attempt to push short sleeved suits on the market – basically a suit where the jacket had short sleeves. Outside of fashion magazines I actually saw one (once) on Bay Street in Toronto. Never again (not even on the individual that was wearing it the first time.)

    I expect this item will last about as long.