FashionFRIDAY: Shorts of all PROPORTIONS

Elton John, 1978

Stewardess on Southwest Airlines, 1972

Group of women wearing short shorts, 1956 

"Daisy Dukes, biker shorts, Bermuda shorts, hotpant has had its own era in fashion which were the 70s. The abbreviated pant was seen as a fashion fad until women began to embarrass them, creating a movement and straying away from the typical women dressing. Women were tired of the typical dress, long skirts, blouse, heeled shoes, and stockings. The style really emerged when Hollywood actresses would wear them on the beach and in pin-up photos to accentuate their curves. As women began to integrate the style into their everyday wardrobe, the style soon received huge backlash due to their disregard for accepted dress codes. 

Shorts or (hot-pants) were typically worn as athletic wear but never before had it been taken to the streets in a range of different fabrics such as yarn and silk. New fabrics allowed hot pants to be made in more fluid fabrics like polyester perfect for the dance floor. Besides the club scene, hot pants became a workplace uniform for many. Hot-pants were part of the basic uniform for stewardesses at Southwest Airlines who paired them with go go boots. In fact, the airline selected interviewees based on the strength of their legs with the complaints motto being "sex sells seats." After all, the hot pants expressed a females new found freedom but quickly became subject to the press as a method of drawing sexual provocative attention. As a result the style was scorned and became associated with the sex work indsutry.

Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Chanel (left to right)

       

Today, designers like Chanel, Saint Laurent, and many more are loving the shorts comeback for S/S 20 runway. They are incorporating premium fabrics like tweed, leather, prints, sequins, and denim. This style has graduated from its usual sporty beginnings, to ready-to-wear and evening. If you're looking to show some legs well these are the style for you. Shorts are typically considered to be exclusive to Spring and Summer seasons but I see this trend sticking around all year for 2020. Can be paired with a thigh high boot and a thick sweater. As well as paired with stockings, a nice bootie, and a graphic tee however you might want to dress it up.  If you are not comfortable in short shorts try  Bermuda shorts, serves as a great statement piece as well as a 90s vibe.

    

                                                        Different style shorts

High Waist Shorts 

Slims the tummy and creates a thinner waist than low rise shorts. The short length of legs makes them sexy, especially if you have the thighs for them. Pair with a graphic tee, bralette, or a button down.

Bermuda Shorts

Ideal for women who want to make a statement in the streets or work but at the same time not expose their legs. The hem length of these shorts are versatile for updating your spring/summer style as up may go from the office to dinner.  

Short Shorts 

These shorts were mostly worn on the beaches or on pin up models. Can be paired with a bodysuit or a knit cardigan. As well as a nice v cut shirt or a long sleeve button down. If you are trying to show off some legs these are the style for you. 

Pinterest (more styles)  https://pin.it/4NhUdGm

Spring 2020 TRENDS https://www.vogue.com/article/shorts-trend-spring-2020-runways

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2020 

Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2020