What are hot pants?
Q: What are hot pants?
A: Hot pants, or 'short shorts', are a fashion item from the 1960s which is still popular today. They are typically shorter and brighter than regular shorts.
Q: Who started the trend for short shorts?
A: The trend for shorter, brighter shorts for young women was started by designers in London such as Mary Quant.
Q: What type of material are gym shorts made of?
A: Many gym shorts have an inlay made of a comfortable fabric such as cotton, similar to swim shorts (swimming trunks).
Q: Are jeans cut-offs worn with underwear?
A: If a person cuts off the legs of a pair of jeans, that's known as a 'cut-off'. These types of shorts are usually not worn with underwear.
Q: Who is Daisy Duke?
A: Daisy Duke is a character from The Dukes of Hazzard who was known for wearing low cut blue jeans. The popularity of the character led to the term "Daisy Dukes" being used for short shorts.
Q: What items can be considered short shorts?
A: Jean shorts, short shorts, and running/gym shorts can all be considered short/hot pants.
