Best Bermuda Shorts for Modest Coverage Workouts

Quick answer: bermuda shorts give the most thigh coverage of any workout short short of full-length leggings, typically landing at or near the knee, and the best training pairs use a lightweight polyester-elastane blend around 140 g/m2 so the extra fabric doesn't add bulk or trap heat. The Women's Drawstring Bermuda Shorts fits that brief, with a separate inner layer for coverage during squats and floor work.

Why Choose Bermuda Length Over Standard Shorts

Bermuda shorts solve a specific concern: coverage through squats, lunges, and overhead work without switching to full leggings in warm weather. The added length also reduces inner-thigh chafing on longer sessions, since more fabric surface means less skin-on-skin contact during repetitive movement like running or cycling drills.

Two-Layer Construction: What It's For

The Women's Drawstring Bermuda Shorts use a two-layer build — an 88% polyester, 12% elastane outer shell at 140 g/m2 (4.1 oz/yd2) over an 80% nylon, 20% elastane inner layer. That inner layer keeps the fit secure through movement while the looser outer shell handles the modest, relaxed silhouette. It's the same logic as a compression short worn under basketball shorts, built into one garment.

Bermuda Shorts vs. Biker Shorts for Coverage

If you want a closer, more compressive fit rather than a relaxed drape, biker shorts land at mid-thigh with a tighter cut. The High-Waisted Blend Biker Shorts and Women's High-Waisted Pocket Biker Shorts both offer more coverage than a standard short without the relaxed bermuda drape, useful if you want modesty without extra fabric flapping during running or jump work.

Bermuda vs. Biker Shorts Compared

What to Wear on Top

A relaxed bermuda short pairs naturally with a longer top rather than a crop, since the goal is full coverage — a long sleeve yoga shrug or a standard training tee both work. If layering matters more to you, our quarter-zip tops guide covers versatile options, and the women's activewear collection has the full range.

Who Should Skip Bermuda Length

If you're doing anything with a lot of knee flexion under load, like box jumps, step-ups, or cycling, extra fabric at the knee can bunch and catch. Runners doing high-knee intervals may also find the added length brushes against the opposite calf. In those cases, a biker short or a standard high-rise short moves cleaner.

FAQ

Are bermuda shorts good for the gym?

Yes, especially for lifting and floor work where modest coverage matters — a two-layer build like the Women's Drawstring Bermuda Shorts keeps the fit secure underneath a relaxed outer layer.

Do bermuda shorts run hot compared to shorter styles?

Not if the fabric is lightweight — the Women's Drawstring Bermuda Shorts use a 140 g/m2 outer shell, light enough that the extra coverage doesn't trap significant heat.

What is the difference between bermuda shorts and biker shorts?

Bermuda shorts sit near the knee with a relaxed, looser drape, while biker shorts land mid-thigh with a closer, more compressive fit — pick based on whether you want coverage or a tighter silhouette.