short shorts

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What worked best for Bryan was the more British and surreal elements, like "Cilla Black impressions" and William Shakespeare returning to Stratford-on-Avon from London on a stolen scooter and wearing short shorts.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The ad shows a college student arriving home to see that her childhood bedroom now contains a treadmill, with her father running on it awkwardly, wearing short shorts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Two-time Olympian Lee, meanwhile, made her fashion show debut as part of the segment dedicated to VS’ Pink line, sporting short shorts and a pink hoodie adorned with miniature wings.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Bellotti’s debut collection tackles the quandary with office basics elevated with tailored flair, inviting a new audience with a slight bias cut on a midi skirt, or short shorts with a leather blazer.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023

Our message to the universe: I like short shorts.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson