Short shorts, as their name implies, are shorter than average. Such garments had been known since the 1930s when female Hollywood stars wore them for publicity photographs, and in New York City, a by-law (repealed 1942) was passed banning women from wearing them. They were principally worn for sports and active purposes, such as cycling.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.
Vintage photographs showcasing individuals donning short shorts during the 1970s and '80s.