A. Invention
During the Second World War
there was a shortage of clothing in Bermuda, where British Army were present. Trousers
were cut in length to overcome the shortage. It was later called Bermuda Shorts or Shorts.
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| Invention of Shorts in Bermuda |
B. Types of Shorts
1. Basic shorts - have no pockets
or belt loops.
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| Basic Shorts |
2.
Walking shorts - have pockets and
belt loops.
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| Walking Shorts |
3.
Flat front shorts - formal shorts.
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| Flat Front Shorts |
4.
Boxer Shorts - used as male underwear.
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| Boxer Shorts |
5.
Cargo shorts - Khaki Shorts with more than
four pockets.
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| Cargo Shorts |
6.
Cycling Shorts - Skin-tight worn by
cyclists to reduce chafing.
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| Cycling Shorts |
7.
Dolphin Shorts -
An athletic Shorts, notable for visible binding of an contrasting color.
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| Dolphin Shorts |
8.
Hot pants - or "short shorts", they have an inseam
length of 2 inches or less.
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| Short Shorts |
9.
Skorts - Have
a piece of fabric in front, creating the illusion of being a skirt from the
front.
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| Skorts |
10.
Zip-off Shorts - A pair
of long pants that zip off
at the knee to change from pants to shorts.
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| Zip off or Convertible Shorts |
