Shorts

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Shorts are a sort of trousers or pants worn by both men and women that reach only to the upper part of the legs or more, but don't cover the entire length of the leg. They are worn either as outer garment or as underwear. They are called "shorts" because they are a shortened version of trousers (as they are called in British English, or pants in American English) which cover the entire leg.

Why people wear shorts:

• Fashion, other people do, so I should too.
• Practical, cool, light weight, allows for wide range of movement
• Uniform, decided by the organisation the wearer belongs to
• Sexy, showing more skin can be sexier

There are multiple types of shorts:

• Boxer shorts: Shorts mainly used as male underwear but some years ago, this term also related to a basic style male short.
• Track shorts: Shorts that reach only the upper thigh and are intended to provide maximum freedom of movement in sports activities.
• Walking shorts: Shorts with a long pant length reaching to the knees which is intended for casual wear in warm weather.
• Cut-offs: Homemade shorts made by cutting the legs off trousers
• Hotpants: Commonly known as "short shorts" and are primarily worn by women. These are short, tight shorts, and are usually made out of cotton, nylon, or some other common material.
• "Bun huggers": Short, tight, athletic shorts also known as "racing briefs", commonly made from spandex and/or nylon. These shorts are compulsory for girls and women in some schools and for some adult athletic events such as volleyball

  "Bun huggers" for men also exist. These resemble a figure-hugging type of boxer shorts.

• "Skorts": Shorts that have a piece of fabric in front so that from the front it resembles a skirt. It is a portmanteau of "skirt" and "shorts".
• "Zip-off shorts": A pair of long pants that zip off at the knee, allowing the wearer to change from pants to shorts as the weather changes.
• Board shorts: A combination of shorts and a bathing suit, worn by men, which have recently gained in popularity.
• Three quarter pants: A name used to refer to other types of shorts such as Shants or Shankles.
• "Capris": Shorts that reach below the knee.
• Baggies: Loose fitting shorts which reach the knees.
• Cycling shorts: Special shorts designed for athletic use, originally in cycling.
• Bermuda shorts: A knee-length shorts commonly worn in Bermuda as business attire, or largely any style less than formal.
• Cargo shorts: Typically khaki shorts with cargo pockets, similar to cargo pants, except they are around knee-length.
• Boyshorts: Similar to boxer briefs, but for females.
• Jorts: Jean shorts.
• Lederhosen: Traditional German leather shorts.