Bermuda shorts, also known as walk shorts or dress shorts, are a particular type of short trousers, worn as semi-casual attire by both men and women.The hem, which can be cuffed or un-cuffed, is around 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the knee.. They are so-named because of their popularity in Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, where they are considered appropriate business attire …