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Short Shorts Fad
By the mid-1950s,there became the "short shorts" fad, since Bermuda shorts were considered old, dull, and "fuddy-duddy" -
Cutoffs or Daisy Dukes
The ultra-short version of jean cut-offs are also known as Daisy Dukes. -
Addidas Nylon Shorts
Adidas nylon track shorts were a fashion item for some years. -
Zip Offs
A pair of long pants that zip off at the knee, allowing the wearer to change from pants to shorts as the weather changes -
Longer Shorts
People began to wear longer shorts that reached below the knee. These sometimes extend even as far as the calf, as in three quarter pants, making it debatable whether to call them "long shorts" or "short longs". They were popular among young boys and teenagers.
