Saint Laurent Fall 26 Jackets: Bermuda Shorts or Culottes?

For Saint Laurent Fall 26, choose Bermuda shorts beneath a jacket for a defined break between tailoring and shoe; choose culottes for a longer, wider leg line. A low-cut pump makes the shorts look especially crisp, while a slingback gives culottes a lighter finish. For a more continuous look, try either with a boot and coordinate the colours. The featured image is an existing Saint Laurent Loafer Mules Loafers: Outfit Ideas wardrobe reference, separate from the Fall 26 looks discussed here.

Harper’s Bazaar describes a double-breasted grain-de-poudre jacket with matching Bermuda shorts, a shirt, tie and pumps. It also describes a single-breasted herringbone jacket and culottes with a camisole, belt and slingbacks. The formulas below are styling interpretations inspired by those pairings, not additional documented collection outfits.

Start with the shape you want

The Bermuda option puts the jacket and the exposed lower leg in conversation. It is a good choice when you want the shorts to be recognisable as a separate part of the outfit, rather than treating them as a substitute for trousers. A shirt and tie reinforce the suit reference; an open neckline makes the same combination feel less formal.

Culottes shift attention to the relationship between the jacket and a wider lower half. Choose them when you want a more covered leg line or prefer the visual effect of a longer hem. A simple top lets the jacket and culottes lead, while a belt adds a deliberate point of focus at the waist.

Neither choice dictates the occasion. For a tailored daytime outfit, decide whether you prefer the distinct break of shorts or the broader sweep of culottes, then select the shoe that makes that break look intentional to you.

Bermuda shorts: sharpen the break

For a direct interpretation of the first pairing, wear a double-breasted jacket and matching Bermudas with a tucked white shirt, a slim tie and pointed pumps. Keep the shirt and tie restrained if you want the jacket’s shape to lead. A contrasting tie, by comparison, draws the eye upward and gives the outfit a stronger centre.

For a quieter version, swap the shirt and tie for a plain crew-neck top and the pumps for streamlined loafers. Dark socks with dark shoes make a purposeful colour block below the shorts; a bare ankle creates a clearer separation. If you want the shoe to be the focal point, choose a contrasting colour and repeat it in a small detail higher up.

For a cool-weather interpretation, add tights and boots in a similar shade to the shorts. Alternatively, keep the leg and boot distinct for a more segmented effect. Explore another take on jackets, Bermuda shorts and boots for ideas about combining those pieces.

Culottes: choose a shoe relationship

With a single-breasted jacket and culottes, start with a camisole and slingbacks for a dressier formula. Leave the jacket open to show the top and belt, or button it when you want the jacket to be the dominant shape. A plain camisole keeps the lines simple; a lace-trimmed one adds contrast against the tailoring.

A pointed flat or loafer offers a less dressed-up alternative. Look at the outfit as a series of shapes: the jacket, the culotte hem and the shoe. A low-cut shoe gives each one a separate visual role, while a boot in a colour close to the culottes creates a more unified lower half.

If you are deciding between shoes, try them with the actual culottes rather than choosing either piece in isolation. For more ideas on balancing a broad hem with a flat shoe, see the wide-leg trouser and loafer guide.

Three ways to layer the jackets

• For a polished day: Pair Bermudas with a buttoned shirt and tie, or wear culottes with a plain high-neck top. A shoe close in colour to the bottom keeps the palette focused.
• For dinner: Try an open jacket over a camisole. With shorts, choose a low-cut pump for a defined break; with culottes, use a slingback to introduce a separate shoe shape beneath the hem.
• For a tonal outfit: Combine jacket, top and bottom in related shades, then use a belt or contrasting shoe as the one visible accent. The same approach works with either leg line.

The existing Saint Laurent Loafer Mules Loafers wardrobe reference is a separate same-brand reference.

Make the final choice

Lay out both options with the shoes you would actually wear. If you like a clear distinction between jacket, shorts and footwear, choose Bermudas. If you prefer the jacket to sit above a broader, longer-looking shape, choose culottes. Then decide whether the shoe should contrast with the hem or continue its colour.

Use the documented pairings as a starting point, not a checklist. The shirt and tie make the Bermuda formula more tailored; the camisole and slingbacks give the culotte formula a softer counterpoint. Switching those layers lets you adapt the same proportion to your own wardrobe.