Are Slim Fit Berms the rage right now?
You've seen it, bought it, and most probably, you're wearing one right now.
The question is whether folks are wearing it out of fashion sense, or simply because it is comfortable to begin with? Unlike skinny jeans, which for some reason or another should really be banned from the surface of this universe because it really hurts to see men of all shapes & sizes donning one. Yeah, out & about on the streets and looking uncomfortable and out of place akin to a pair of streetlamps side by side in the middle of an open field on a midsummer afternoon. You get my drift.
No, unlike skinny jeans - which happen to be tight and unflattering on the male form - and more so if the wearer is a tad overweight, slim fit berms for the modern guys would not have the fashion police knocking on your door should you happen to don one.
One, with the right cut.
So, what are exactly are slim fit berms, and how do we differentiate them from standard bermudas? Glad you ask.
(1) Unlike bermudas, slim fit berms are fitting, and tapered towards the knees.
(2) Slim fit berms should end right (1-3 inches max) above your knee caps.
(3) Some of the materials are stretchy, and that is OK for this kind of style.
(4) Pattern wise, it would be dominated by vertical stripes, checkered designs, or solid neutral colors only.
In Singapore, some of the best places to source for Slim Fit Berms would be Bugis Street, housing close to 800 retail outlets under one roof. Some of the slim fit berms sold over there fits like a glove, be bold and give these a try!
The best part? A pair is going for around S$12, or 2 for $20. The only downside is some of these outlet retailers do not have a fitting area for you to try it on, so know your size well and use your discretion when getting a pair.
June 1st, 2010 - 17:00
Hell, no! I completely disagree.
Everytime I see a skinny boy in these shorts, I have to resist a serious urge to go over and kick their nuts in. They clearly don’t need those.
Let me put it this way: even my girlfriend’s fashion designer friend says in reference to these monstrosities that she can’t tell who’s straight and who’s gay anymore.
Seriously. Gay as hell, ugly as sin.