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Women’s shorts- Paving new trend in fashion
History of shorts:
Shorts were first worn by men in the Bronze Age (3000 BC-1200 BC) and made from flax and wool. Through the centuries, they were wardrobe staples on everything from battlefields to farms. In fact, men’s shorts have been worn longer than long pants, which were invented in the late-1700s. The idea of a woman wearing shorts was nothing short of scandalous, even up to and well into the twentieth century. It was not just because they showed too much leg; they were too casual for a time when gloves, corsets, and dresses were everyday ladies wear.
In the Victorian era, the closest thing to shorts for women was a version of biking shorts that resembled bloomers. By the 1920s and 1930s, women grew bolder, taking more chances with their wardrobe. While men freely donned the new Bermuda “walking” shorts, which originated on the namesake island, women of wealth could wear a ladies’ version as a symbol of the resort lifestyle. Movie stars helped lead the charge to normalize men’s wear as acceptable for women, particularly Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, and Jean Harlow – all of whom were photographed wearing pants or the newly created “short-shorts” in casual settings. Still, shorts for average women were hit or miss when it came to acceptance during this time period. By the 1940s, social mores slowly shifted, due in part to WWII and women joining the workforce to replace men serving overseas. Designer Claire McCardell created a line of women’s sportswear that included shorts. Ladies began wearing Bermuda shorts not only to garden in or for riding bikes, but also to throw on before hitting the town. In fact, Vogue first included the term “Bermuda shorts” in their October 1948 issue.
The 1950s-1960s saw shorts and other similar designs like Capri pants and pedal pushers become go-to fashion statements. Movie stars like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly sported a variety of these types of casual wear. Wool Bermuda shorts became staples on college campuses. However, shorts of any length were still regulated by certain institutions and mores. For example, universities like Penn State prohibited their female students from wearing shorts after 7 p.m., and city dwellers were expected to wear more professional attire, so shorts were seen as taboo in urban settings.
The hippie movement of the late 1960s into the 1970s up-ended any preconceived notions, reservations, or societal judgments when it came to women’s fashions – especially when it came to the length of skirts and shorts. In fact, the term “hot pants” was created to describe the updated, fabric-made “short-shorts” of decades past, which women of all races and economic backgrounds began wearing. A sister to the hot pant, “Daisy Dukes” became famous when actress Catherine Bach wore a denim version of short-shorts each week on the hit TV show “Dukes of Hazzard” during the late-‘70s and early-‘80s. Also extremely popular in the 1970s was a very short satin or nylon athletic short outlined by tube trim called dolphin shorts.
The 1980s-1990s saw the rise of the culottes – a hybrid pair of shorts that resembled a short skirt – which could be worn anywhere from school to shopping to dinner. The added security of it being an actual pair of shorts made wearing such a short skirt palpable for modest types. Also popular during these years were cargo shorts, athletic shorts, boy shorts (abbreviated hot pants),andbiking shorts. Demi Moore even wore an infamous biking shorts/gown hybrid to the Academy Awards in 1989. By the millennium, wearing any length of or any type of shorts was not only acceptable, but also expected as a fashion-forward woman in the world.
How to style a shorts stylishly:
There could be n number of ways where you can style your beloved shorts and get your look going, but most of us don’t find much cue of doing so, but no worries we have some kickass ideas which can make your look gaga, so what are they let’s find out.
If in summer, color is all you want to splash upon yourself then this tie and dye shorts with a belt, bikini top and A sandal is all that you need to grab the look and rock the world.
This is a quintessential shorts look that could be sported with a vintage tee, denim shorts while you slide the sneaker. Flex your crafting skill and chop the sleeves off to make it look more funky.
If you want the shorts to stand out as a statement piece then wear them by coordinating it with a bold suit. This pink outfit is equally hot and sweet.
If you’re the one who doesn’t like biker shorts, then go for the multi-colored ones. Sport this look with a cropped sweatshirt and sneaker which will make you look sporty yet stylish.
To add some spruceness in the look nothing can go best than the amazing crochet tank top. It’s pop in blues can be perfectly carried in summer days and the white shorts give a free flowy vibe making you look care free yet stylish.
Hot weather menas A.C gonna blast inside the room. So when you feel a little cold, then layer up with a cozy gray pullover, even on the onset of fall you can pull the look effortlessly. Don’t forget to bring a crossbody bag and classic sneakers to finish the look off.
As soon as mercury soars up, linen is all one look for. So you can absolutely pick this lines shorts that’s super crisp and can complete the look with a square neck top.
When you try to show a little leg in the office, the grab this pair of hit shorts which drapes down till the midst of the thigh and toss a blazer over your shoulder. Kitten heels work best in this look. The best part about the look is that they don’t feel too over the top next to the shorts but give an elevated vibe to the look.
When you are too bored with sweatpants, the sweatshorts can come for the rescue. With a ruffle sleeved blouse and a cool strappy sandal it can make you look enormously amazing.
When you are in the mood to look all sporty and ace a biker look, nothing can go as perfect as the oversized denim jacket, biker shorts and a crop top. Giving the required monochromatic look, this could be take the look to a next level.
Cut-off shorts and graphic tee go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly so when you pair them together with striding a sneaker in the feet then it’s as equivalent to toasting the bread.
If you want to sport something between bermuda and a short then nothing could be as perfect as this denim vest, bermuda. A toe ring sandal can beautifully complete the look.
Wanna keep the look effervescently mellow yet stylish, then this monochromatic pins jean short can be the perfect pick, to add up some color to the attire, you can pair it with a leopard loafers.
Get into the tropical vibe in the cityscape by donning these pair of merida shorts. With a flouncy printed blouse, fringe bag and ankle wrap stilettos it will make the look gorgeous.
If you feel it to be a romper, no it’s not the one. It’s a two piece that can illusionally give a romper look. It actually means that you can triple the wear out of these paper bag shorts and ruffled top. Grab black leather accessories to toughen up the deal.
No matter whatever your size be, nothing can stop you tosport a shorts look glamorously. When casual meets sporty with the black denim shorts, then it stands out to be killer. Pair them with a dad sneaker, thick socks and tube top.
Conclusion:
How easy it becomes when a single outfit could be styled in different ways, it elevates the way you look on different occasions while making you look comfortable and the best part is that you don’t have to stack too many of them in the wardrobe. It’s just a few pair of shorts, with few crop top, crisp shirts and sandals and you’re simply ready to rock the world. When fashion amalgamates with comfort and chicness it takes things to a different level making it look more effortless and beautiful.
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