The history of the shorts begins with ... skirts. Initially, people walked in skirts. Once in it they made a cut in the middle and sewed the resulting two parts of the skirt. As a result, the skirt stopped interfering with legs and it became much more convenient to move around, but before the appearance of shorts it was still far away.

Progenitors of modern shorts

In the middle of the 19th century, “nicerbokers” appeared - spacious pants below the knee length. At first they were used for golfing or horse riding. After the cuffs were attached to them below, they began to look like breeches. Nikerbokery were a long time favorites in the men's wardrobe.

In the middle of the twentieth century, the sailors of the island of Capri, who, for convenience, wrapped their trouser legs, inspired the German designer Sonja de Lennart living on this island to create short pants, the length of which reached somewhere in the middle of the leg. They were named after the island - “Capri”, and mostly women went to them. However, nicerboker and capri can not be attributed to the shorts. Since their length was below the knees. Rather, it is a prerequisite for the appearance of shorts.

The further modernization of the shorts was influenced by the military. During World War I, Great Britain established its headquarters in Bermuda. Because of the hot climate, the soldiers were uncomfortable moving around in their trousers, so they began to tear and cut off uniform trousers. Bermuda residents appreciated the ingenuity of the soldiers. New came to the place. Locals and English soldiers began to use this type of clothing in everyday life. Cropped pants began to be called "Bermuda." They were a little above the knees and were the first full-fledged analogue of modern shorts.

The appearance of the term "shorts"

In the 20s of the 20th century, the concept of “shorts” came from the English “short”, that is, “short”. And already the 30s used shorts as clothing for summer recreation, outdoor recreation and sports. On the beaches, habitual for women of that time, elongated pantaloons, replaced the shorts.

Shorts became associated with outdoor activities, tourists and sportsmen began to wear them. In 1932, British tennis player Bunny Austin first went to the US World Cup game instead of the standard white pants in flannel shorts. American tennis player Alice Marble became the first woman to go to the court in classic shorts.

A few years later, shorts recognized a good option for summer clothes. The famous French fashion designer Jean Patou was the first to offer the world a line of women's sportswear, which included shorts.

Shorts banned

In the 40s, Europe announced a boycott of shorts. Under the threat of a fine, they were forbidden to wear to everyone, except for cyclists. However, representatives of the stage and film industry have not abandoned such an important element of clothing in their work. Short shorts periodically appeared in movies, in a cabaret, but they did not become an element of urban clothing. Ordinary citizens did not dare to wear shorts. In society, they continued to be considered extremely indecent. The 60s are marked by the advent of the hippie subculture. Representatives of this movement did not hesitate to wear short shorts, wore them with a challenge, as opposed to public opinion. Often these were unevenly cropped trousers with dangling threads. They were worn by both boys and girls. Of course, it was condemned and categorically not supported.

Peak popularity short

In the 70s, shorts are back in fashion. At this time, in connection with the development of the disco dance genre, shorts are becoming much shorter than their predecessors. We know them as “mini-shorts”, and in English they are termed “hot pants”. They boldly opened their legs, but had a high waist. Such shorts become the object of designer fantasy. They are added decorative elements such as fringe, pieces of leather, embroidery. Sewed them mainly from bright synthetic fabrics. In the 80s in America there was a fashion for denim shorts. Handmade mini-shorts were made from jeans that were cut unevenly, sometimes so short that pockets hung from under them.

Many years have passed since then, much has changed in the world and in fashion. In our time, shorts seem to be quite a normal part of everyday wardrobe. Now there are about twenty types of shorts, which have their own distinctive features that can give your image uniqueness, originality, style and elegance.

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