Bermuda is unlike any other Atlantic island — a British Overseas Territory of 21 square miles in the North Atlantic, 1,070 kilometres off the coast of North Carolina, with pink sand beaches, the most concentrated presence of old money and sailing culture in the western hemisphere, and a specific and historically observed dress culture that rewards composed, natural fabric clothing above all. The island's population of approximately 65,000 is served by some of the most beautiful luxury hotels in the Atlantic — the Rosewood Tucker's Point, the Newstead Belmont Hills — and the island's social life centres on the sailing clubs and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.

The Bermuda shorts tradition. Bermuda is the origin of the Bermuda short — worn with formal shirts, ties, and knee-length socks in the business environment of Hamilton. This tradition is not applicable to the visitor's wardrobe in the same way; PP linen shorts (dry land only) and PP linen trousers are the correct choice for the visitor's warm-weather wardrobe.

For the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and sailing. The RBYC — one of the oldest yacht clubs in the western hemisphere — and the sailing culture that surrounds it. A navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers and leather shoes for the yacht club occasion; white PP linen shirt open over natural swim shorts for the boat.

For the pink sand beaches. Horseshoe Bay and the south coast pink sand beaches — the most famous beaches in the Atlantic. White PP linen over natural swim shorts, leather sandals.

For Hamilton and the social occasions. The capital town of Hamilton — the restaurants of Front Street, the evening social culture of the island's clubs and houses. A navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers and leather Oxford shoes for the Hamilton evening.

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