The unexpected shorts trend has been making the rounds on social media this season and is now shaping up to be one of the biggest trends of the summer.
Clearly different from the long shorts and boxer shorts available elsewhere, bloomer shorts are starting to make waves among eclectic fashionistas. Made from soft cotton, chiffon and silk, these lingerie-inspired shorts feature ruffled hems, floaty cuts and lace details. While the bloomer short trend feels new this season, it taps into the playful underwear-as-outerwear aesthetic that has dominated the fashion scene for the past few years.
Another reason for the sudden surge in popularity is that the term “bloomer shorts” has risen 150% in Google Trends since last week, which is the latest in a series of BridgertonSo this kind of undergarment is all over our screens now, and it’s no coincidence that other Regency-era undergarments, like corsets and suspenders, are also starting to come to the fore again.
Back in modern times and reality, fashionistas seem to be pairing these shorts with, well, pretty much everything. Personally, I’d go with something simple: a basic t-shirt, vest, or lightweight knit will keep the shorts from looking too frilly and costumey.
They might sound niche, and given the fact that this trend is pretty new, we were surprised to find just how many bloomer shorts there are on the market. We’ve rounded up the best ones, from espresso-colored ones from Fruity Booty to clean white styles from Free People.
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Shop the Bloomer Shorts Trend:
Fruity Booty
Penny Raffle Shorties
This chocolate brown shade is popular this summer.
Intimately
In Bloom Shorties
Available in 8 other colors.
Anthropologie
Bloomer shorts
You can wear it with a T-shirt or a navy knit.
Get out from under
Picnic Bloomers
These ruffled bloomers also come in ivory.
Alaïa
Archetype Gingham Seersucker Mini Skirt
Pair it with the matching top for a playful summer look.
Free People
Take It Easy Bloomer Shorts
These cool shorts will be everywhere this summer.
Arket
Ruffled Seersucker Shorts
They will sell out quickly!
Marin Etoile
Solnel ruffle print chiffon shorts
The chiffon fabric creates a beautiful movement with every step.
Anthropologie
Deco Bloomer Shorts
This light beige shade can easily be incorporated into a capsule wardrobe.
Isabel Marant
Elsa Embroidered Ramie Shorts
Pair with ballet flats or Mary Jane shoes for a feminine look.