Contemporaine
Stretch Dress Bermuda Short Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
CA$125.00CAD
In Stock
The Stretch Dress Bermuda Short from Contemporaine by Simons is a women's wide-leg, high-rise short made from finely woven stretch fabric that combines softness and flexibility. It features a pleated waist, hidden front hook-and-eye closure, belt loops, front slant pockets, and trompe-l'oeil sewn piped pockets at the back. In size 4, the short has a 12.5-inch rise and a 14.25-inch inseam, resulting in a knee-length fit.
- Material
- Finely woven fabric that combines softness and stretch
- Gender
- female
- Style
- smart-casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
BlackSlate Grey
Size
246810121416
Specifications
Women's stretch dress Bermuda shorts with wide leg, high rise, and pleated waist, featuring hidden hook and eye closure and multiple pockets.
Stretch woven fabric, wide leg, high rise, pleated waist, hidden closure, belt loops, front slant pockets, trompe-l'oeil piped pockets
- Material
- Finely woven fabric that combines softness and stretch
- Style
- smart-casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Finely woven stretch fabric
- Wide leg silhouette
- High rise
- Pleated waist
- Hidden front hook and eye closure
- Belt loops
- Front slant pockets
- Trompe-l'oeil sewn piped pockets at back
- Bermuda length with 14.25 inch inseam
- Rise 12.5 inches
- Exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
Product Insights
The Stretch Dress Bermuda Short, a pedal-pusher-length wide-leg with a 14.25-inch inseam and 12.5-inch rise, reads as a trouser alternative, visually lengthening legs and creating a structured fluid line via a pleated waist and stretch-woven fabric that expands when seated and recovers. Designed for a polished shorts suit with a matching Contemporaine blazer, it demands a tucked-in waist and sleek footwear to achieve its intended look, while the hem adjusts one inch opposite for every three inches of height difference from a 5'9–5'10 model, and the trompe-l'oeil piped pockets prevent gaping, balancing formal proportion with all-day ease.
Verified claims
- Silhouette
- 14.25-inch inseam, 12.5-inch rise, and pleated wide leg create a pedal-pusher length that reads as a trouser alternative.
- Styling
- Requires a tucked-in waist and sleek footwear to achieve the intended polished look.
- Height scaling
- Hem moves 1 opposite for each 3 of height difference from a 5'9–5'10 model.
- Rise effect
- 12.5 rise sits at natural waist, visually lengthening legs for petite frames.
- Front drape
- Wide leg falls from hip without billowing, creating a structured fluid line.
- Seated ease
- Pleated waist expands when seated.
- Pocket design
- Trompe-l'oeil piped pockets prevent gaping and keep silhouette clean.
- Tuck formula
- Tucking defines waist and makes wide-leg look intentional.
- Stretch and recovery
- Stretch fabric expands when seated and recovers to stay neat all day.
- Shorts suit
- With a matching blazer and tucked top, these shorts serve as a polished shorts suit.
- Footwear pairing
- Pointed flats, low heels, or slim sandals balance the wide-leg silhouette; avoid chunky shoes.
- Suit pairing
- Part of a two-piece shorts suit with matching Contemporaine blazer.
- Fabric
- Stretch-woven blend (67% recycled polyester, 29% rayon, 4% spandex) provides drape and recovery for all-day suit wear.
- Waist and rise
- The pleated waist and high-rise create a clean drape and visually lengthen the legs.
- Brand heritage
- Contemporaine is Simons' in-house label designed by a 50-person team and positioned for career women.
- Suit coordination
- Designed to pair with matching Contemporaine blazer for a two-piece suit.
- Price tier
- $125 CAD is Contemporaine's opening price — this tier spans up to $225.
- Design details
- Designed with a stretch fabric for drape, decorative back pockets, and a formal pedal-pusher proportion.
- Fit and construction
- Polished fit from 14.25-inch inseam, 12.5-inch rise, stretch fabric, and decorative back pockets.
Product record
- Title
- Stretch Dress Bermuda Short Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the rise and inseam fit on different heights
- At 14.25 inches, the inseam extends well past typical Bermuda territory (9-13 inches) and will land just below the kneecap or at the top of the shin for most wearers, giving these shorts a more formal, pedal-pusher proportion that reads as a polished summer trouser rather than a casual cut-off.
- A 12.5-inch front rise places the waistband at the natural waist — the highest end of the high-rise spectrum — which visually lengthens the leg line and counteracts the shortening effect that a below-the-knee hem can have on petite frames.
- Most e-commerce shorts are photographed on models around 5'9"–5'10", where this 14.25-inch inseam already breaks past the knee; because every 3 inches of height difference shifts the hem about 1 inch in the opposite direction, a 5'3" buyer would see it land closer to mid-shin, while a 6'0" buyer might find it grazing the top of the kneecap — letting the same numeric length read as a capri or a classic Bermuda depending on wearer height.
How the pleated waist affects comfort and drape
- With a 12.5-inch rise on a size 4, the pleats start near the natural waist, so the wide leg falls from the fullest part of the hip without billowing, creating a structured yet fluid line that reads as dressy rather than casual.
- The pleated waist — combined with the stretch-woven fabric — allows the shorts to hang cleanly without pulling across the front when standing, then expands gently when seated, a benefit that flat-front high-rise shorts cannot replicate without compromising the silhouette.
Styling a dress bermuda short for day and vacation
- The generous leg opening of these shorts means that heavy or chunky footwear competes with the volume and drags the silhouette down; keeping shoes sleek — a pointed flat, a low heel, or a slim sandal — prevents the outfit from feeling bottom-heavy and extends the leg line below the hem.
- The dress fabric and pleated front allow these shorts to act as a tailored bottom; pairing them with a matching blazer creates a cool, office-ready shorts suit that reads as polished as trousers but with more air flow, and swapping the blazer for a crop or structured jacket pivots the same piece to dinner or a gallery opening.
- Because the rise is a full 12.5 inches and the waist is pleated, tucking in a fitted top is the single most reliable way to define the waist and make the wide-leg silhouette look deliberate rather than accidental — leaving the top untucked hides the waistband and collapses the proportion.
- For a relaxed daytime reading, tucking just the front of a shirt or blouse — rather than fully tucking — keeps the waist visible while introducing the ease that suits wide-leg volume; paired with flat sandals or a crop top that meets the waistband, the same shorts move from brunch to a smarter register by simply finishing the tuck and adding a heel.
- The decorative piped back pockets add the visual code of a tailored trouser without the functional pocket bulk that can gap open or disrupt the clean wide-leg line, keeping the rear view sharp when the shorts are worn with a tucked-in top.
Contemporaine by Simons brand quality and positioning
- Contemporaine pieces are conceived by Simons' dedicated team of 50 designers, who attend international fashion shows and operate from buying offices in Paris and Italy — so the short carries a level of design intelligence and European-informed taste that separates it from anonymous mass-market private label.
- The product's description highlights a 'finely woven fabric that combines softness and stretch' — a dress-weight woven chosen for its drape and recovery, which suggests the short stays neat through a workday while providing enough give for sitting and moving comfortably.
- Contemporaine spans a price range from $125 for dress shorts and cropped pants up to $225 for fabric-upgraded pieces like viscose Bermuda lengths — this short sits at the brand's most accessible tier, making it the least expensive way to buy into the career-woman line rather than a discounted anomaly.
- Contemporaine blazers in the same stretch crepe family explicitly note matching shorts as an available coordinate (SKU 9718-220257), confirming that the brand designs these dress shorts as part of a two-piece set — for the buyer, it means the short is engineered to complete a warm-weather suit, not just stand alone.
- Contemporaine occupies the middle rung of Simons' exclusive women's labels: positioned above the youthful, first-fashion Twik and below the most fashion-forward Icône, it targets career women with modern, classic lines — so the short is conceived with a polished, office-ready aesthetic, not trend-of-the-moment styling.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Female model wearing knee-length wide-leg black Bermuda shorts paired with a beige button-front cardigan and black top; visible black heeled thong sandals.
- Shorts silhouetteKnee-length, wide-leg Bermuda shorts with a straight hem that falls just above the knee on the left leg and slightly at knee level on the right; loose, tailored drape with boxy leg shape
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Front pleat / center seamVisible pressed center crease or pleat running vertically down the front of the right short leg (viewer left side of shorts)
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.47 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Waistband and fly areaHigh-rise waistband area is visible beneath the cardigan, with a smooth, flat front and subtle seam at the waist; fly area is not detailedPartial
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.37 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (medium) - Cardigan constructionBeige, V-neck button-front cardigan with dropped shoulders, ribbed cuffs, two patch pockets on the front, and four visible dark buttons down the center
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Layered topBlack crew or high-neck top worn under the cardigan, visible at the neckline and upper chest
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.11 (high) - FootwearBlack heeled thong sandals with a slim mid-height heel and narrow straps across toes, open heel
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceShorts appear smooth with a matte, woven suiting-like finish; cardigan appears soft with a fine knit texture
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (medium) - Pocket detail on cardiganTwo square patch pockets sewn onto the lower front panels of the cardigan, with visible topstitching
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.35 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.35 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high) - Model pose affecting fitModel stands facing forward with left hand relaxed by side and right hand in cardigan pocket causing slight asymmetry in hem and drop of cardigan
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.82 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body model against a plain light gray background with even studio lighting and soft shadow under feet.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray studio background with no visible props or signage
- Shot compositionFull-length frontal studio shot centered on the model, showing head to feet with even negative space on both sides
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a subtle soft shadow beneath the model's feet on the floor plane
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photographic image, sharp focus on clothing and model
Colors
black· shorts#160D13beige· cardigan#BDA592black· under top#130D14black· sandals- Shorts silhouetteKnee-length, wide-leg Bermuda shorts with a straight hem that falls just above the knee on the left leg and slightly at knee level on the right; loose, tailored drape with boxy leg shape
- 02
Product
Front view of a black, high-waisted, wide-leg Bermuda short with a structured waistband, belt loops, center front fly area, vertical pressed creases and a straight hem sitting around knee height on the model.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise, wide-leg Bermuda shorts with a straight knee-length hem and a roomy thigh fit visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.60 (high) - WaistbandStructured waistband with visible belt loops spaced across the front waistband.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closure areaCenter front closure area present with a fly seam; closure hardware not visible (fly is closed and lies flat).
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Pressed creasesDistinct vertical pressed creases run down the front of each short leg from waistband toward hem.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high) - HemClean straight folded hem finishing just above the knees.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.61 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal surface texture.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high) - Side seam and pocket areaSide seams are present; pocket openings are not visible or are concealed within the side seams on this front view.Partial
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Product worn by a model standing on a seamless white background; lower legs and feet with sandals visible. Even studio lighting with soft shadows beneath feet.
- Model stylingModel is wearing the shorts with visible bare legs and black thong-style sandals; hands rest at sides with rings on the right hand.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Background and floorSeamless light gray to white studio background and floor with a faint horizontal floor/background join near mid-lower image.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadows under the model's feet and slight shadowing along inner thigh areas.
Colors
black· shorts fabric#150E14- SilhouetteHigh-rise, wide-leg Bermuda shorts with a straight knee-length hem and a roomy thigh fit visible from the front.
- 03
Product
Rear view of knee-length, wide-leg high-rise Bermuda shorts in a smooth matte black fabric worn by a model; features visible include a high waistband with belt loops, two rear welt pockets with gold-tone round buttons, side seam pockets, and center-back seam with vertical creases down each leg.
- View and fitRear-facing view of the shorts on a model showing high-rise waistband and a wide, knee-length silhouette with straight, slightly flared legs ending at the knees.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsWide waistband with evenly spaced belt loops around the waist; waistband sits at the natural waist of the model.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.07 · w 0.58 · h 0.10 (high) - Rear pocketsTwo horizontal rear welt pockets positioned on the upper seat, each secured by a single round gold-tone button.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Side pocketsSide seam pocket opening visible on the right side where the model has one hand inserted; left side pocket present but less visible.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Vertical creasesProminent vertical creases/pressed lines run from the waistband down the center of each short leg to the hem.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven matte fabric with a slight drape and no visible texture or pronounced sheen.
- Buttons detailRound gold-tone buttons on rear pockets with a small raised central motif; motif details are not legible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.19 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.19 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from mid-back to feet on a seamless white background; model wears black open-heeled sandals and stands with weight shifted to one leg; lighting is soft and even with minimal shadows.
- Background and stagingPlain seamless white studio background with a subtle floor shadow near the model's feet.
- Model footwearModel wearing black heeled slide sandals with thin straps and stiletto heels visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - PoseModel stands facing away with left hand relaxed by the side and right hand placed inside the right side pocket.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse lighting from the front and slightly above producing soft, minimal shadows beneath the model and subtle highlights on fabric folds.
Colors
matte black· shorts fabric#130C0Egold· rear pocket buttons#A36442- View and fitRear-facing view of the shorts on a model showing high-rise waistband and a wide, knee-length silhouette with straight, slightly flared legs ending at the knees.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Are the trompe-l'oeil piped pockets functional or purely decorative?
- The trompe-l'oeil sewn piped pockets on the back are purely decorative — they are styled to look like pockets but are not functional. The front slant pockets are the functional ones.