short shorts

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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

Asked what the flamboyant star would have worn, his bandmate replied: "I think it would be formal. He wouldn't do the short shorts or the leotard. He'd be in tails, very elegant."

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

To wit: White tanks, which another brand has done to great success, paired with very short shorts and a double-G logo belt.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Our message to the universe: I like short shorts.

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