Short-shorts were all the rage in the 70s. There’s nothing more freeing than letting the wind hit your legs. This was the time of liberation. From Bob Weir in denim shorts to basketball players, short-shorts were the pinnacle of fashion. I think it’s about time we bring back this fashion trend.
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Vintage Everyday
1. Get your sweat on
Now is the time to bring back short-shorts for jogging wear. I don’t know about the jorts, though. That might give some serious chaffing.
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deMilked
2. Apple never falls far from the tree
This is such a sweet family picture. Although, their outfits do look strikingly similar. Those jorts are pretty close to a diaper.
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Vintage Everyday
3. Now this is groovy
This picture screams the 1970s. It’s quite the look. I mean, just look at the car. This makes me want to go to the disco.
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Crane Kalman Brighton
4. ‘Cockatooting’ around
What goes best with short-shorts? A cockatoo. I wish we knew the story behind this picture. Who really needs a helmet if you have a bird.
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Everyday Vintage
5. New Zealand is proud
There’s one thing about New Zealand and that’s their love for Stubbies. I think it’s about time we showed our pride like them. Plus, these even have pockets!
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Youtube/Kiwi Corner Dairy
6. Nice Pirate Hat
I’m not sure of the context behind this picture, but this man really knows how to rock a hat. It really makes him look badass. The belt is a pleasant touch too.
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Everyday Vintage
7. I can hear the shorts from here
The 70s were home to some weird fashion trends. These vinyl shorts were definitely one of them. I don’t think these are a choice of comfort. Imagine getting sweaty in these?
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deMilked
8. Who wore it shorter?
This Redditor posted a picture of his dad and his girlfriend in 1976. Who do you think wore it shorter? Honestly, I think it was the dad.
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Reddit/hybridginger
9. I wouldn’t mess with this guy
Est. 1978, you put your high socks and short-shorts on to take a picture with your most prized possession, your comet. Now, this was truly a time to be living. This guy sure looks strong too.
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Reddit/ElCaminoSS396
10. Australian Cop Casual Wear
If you look around now, I doubt you’ll see a cop wearing short-shorts. Although, back in the 70s you might just spot an Australian cop strutting in Bermuda shorts. Way more comfortable for hotter days I’d say.
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Reddit/legocrash
11. Skateboarders
These guys look pretty fresh skateboarding in their short-shorts. I wouldn’t want to fall in that outfit. Unless you’re fantastic at skateboarding, I’d recommend wearing more clothes.
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deMilked
12. Sick Boots
Now those are some boots. I think these shoes really make the outfit. The entire look is great and you know what he’s wearing? Short-shorts.
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Vintage Everyday
13. No bathing suit, no problem
I don’t even think this guy even has a bathing suit on. I mean, if you forgot your suit, you could just cut your jeans into shorts and call it one! It won’t be too great to swim in, though.
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Vintage Everyday
14. Hiking Attire
I mean hiking in your jorts can’t be too uncomfortable if you have gold bold. I for one would opt out for something more comfortable. At least this guy looks fashionable doing it.
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Vintage Everyday
15. Pirates
These washed up hippies are sure a look. I’m not sure about the story behind this picture, but it sure seems like a good time. They also look good in their short-shorts.
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Vintage Everyday
16. I don’t think he’s wearing pants
Don’t you ever just look back on your parents’ old pictures and just cringe? I think this guy takes short-shorts to a whole different level. He definitely seems like he’s staying cool, though.
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Vintage Everyday
17. Just Short-Shorts
Did people even wear clothes in the 70s? I mean on a hot summer day this could really help keep you cool and look pretty fly while you’re at it. Freedom is key.
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Tumblr/The 1970s
18. Odd Man Out
These are just some guys stopping to pose for a candid photo. As you can see in the 70s, it was way more popular to wear short-shorts. The guy wearing the jeans probably isn’t as comfortable as the other guys.
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Vintage Everyday
19. It’s Leg Day Everyday
This Redditor shared this picture of his father golfing in the 1970s. Of course, the comments flooded with responses commenting on his legs. I mean, who wouldn’t wear short-shorts if they had legs like that?
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Reddit/BananaSharts
20. Short-Short Onesies
They must’ve thought short-shorts weren’t enough, so they brought out onesies. Male rompers have been around longer than you might’ve thought.
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Vintage Everyday
21. This is a statement
Imagine coming to the door and seeing these guys? One of them is rocking a short-short onesie. The 70s had some interesting fashion choices.
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deMilked
22. Did they only have cut-offs in the 70s?
It seems cut-offs were really trendy in the 1970s. People probably saved a lot of money doing this. Maybe I should try it when I’m in a pinch.
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Reddit/Swedishfartmachine
23. It’s the socks for me
These guys’ shorts are definitely long for the 70s. Although, these socks are extremely long. You could be basically wearing pants while still rocking shorts.
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Vintage Everyday
24. All you need are some good accessories
When you don’t have a lot of clothes to work with, you need to make sure your accessories are on point. This guy is a good example of how to do it. Did you look at that belt?
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Vintage Everyday
25. Intimidating Short-shorts
Wearing these shorts with a big build will definitely show off how strong you are. This Redditor posted a picture of his father in the 70s and the comments agree he could kick some ass. I don’t even know how that man fit in those.
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Reddit
26. Saxy Shorts
What a better way to kick back in your short-shorts than with your favorite instrument. This guy’s cut-offs are exceptionally long though for the 70s. I wonder how good he sounds.
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Vintage Everyday
27. That’s a lot of short-shorts in one place
I’m not really sure what’s going on in this photo, but I don’t really want to know. That’s a lot of tiny shorts with an unsavory view. I mean, wear it with pride though!
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deMilked
28. A 1979 Camaro and Some Jean Shorts
This Redditors father took an iconic picture when showing off his Camaro back in the day. I think he actually looks quite patriotic. Nothing says America like jorts, cars, and beer.
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Reddit/omgandee
29. Dad, I think you need longer shorts
If this was my dad, I’d be laughing at this photo for sure. His whole get-up just screams the 70s, he’s not even wearing shoes. I hope whoever’s dad it is; I hope he’s wearing longer shorts now.
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Vintage Everyday
30. The hair must go with it
If you’re going to pull off the short-shorts look, you’re going to need the hair to come with it. This is definitely a good example. I’d be proud to have a dad who was stunting this look back in the day.
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Reddit/malpup
31. When riding with dad, pants are optional
Now, this is the true dad look of the 70s. There’s nothing like some jorts and a ride with your son. I’m sure this guy’s son has very fond memories of these rides… and the short-shorts.
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Vintage Everyday
32. Skate Fashion
Back in the day, this was the look for skating. It was a freeing time. That guy in the middle might as well just streak, though.
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Vintage Everyday
33. Shirts are Optional
If you’re wearing short-shorts, then shirts are definitely optional. This was common look back in the 1970s. I mean, clothes were pretty much optional for that entire decade.
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Imgur/samthebamjam
34. Tennis Wear
Those shorts look pretty silky. I bet they are comfortable. I hope that guy didn’t flash anyone, though.
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deMilked
35. Strike a Pose
Now these guys make short-shorts look really nice. Look at how muscular that first guy is. Of course they are models, but who cares?
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deMilked
36. Painting in Short-Shorts
We might never know the backstory to this picture. One thing I can say is they sure probably were comfortable in those short-shorts. It also gets some style points too.
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Drive2
37. Guess what decade this is
If you didn’t guess the 70s, you’re wrong. I mean from head to toe they are rocking this era. It was pretty stylish.
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Vintage Everyday
38. Karaoke and Booty Shorts
This is a picture of a dad in the 70s singing some karaoke in the famous short-short look. I bet you wouldn’t get as hot and could pull off a lot more dance moves if you wore these bad boys out now. Life was definitely simpler back in that time.
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Reddit/noeatnosleep
39. Perfect Exercise Wear
Who wouldn’t want to do their workout in some corduroy short-shorts? I don’t think he would’ve been able to do that if they were pants. If all your exercise clothes are dirty, you might as well go with the short-shorts.
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Vintage Everyday
40. Sports in Minis
All sports back in the 70s were in short-shorts. I mean, it’s way better to look at and probably easier for the athletes to move around. Nowadays they have a lot more gear.
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Vintage Everyday
41. Did somebody say jorts?
These two brothers are walking in style with their matching get-ups. I’m sure this photo is a family favorite in the scrapbook. What’s better than jeans? Jorts.
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Reddit/Stompedmn
42. Nudity is okay
That sign might not allow dogs, bikes, or skateboards, but nudity was sure welcomed. Okay, I mean, this is the 70s, we should’ve expected that. I don’t know why that guy needs such long socks for the beach, though.
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Vintage Everyday
43. A dog, a man, his car, and short-shorts
I mean, this super old jeep is super cool. Although this guy’s shorts might be a little too short. The dog takes away from the basically nude man.
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Reddit/OwlCo
44. That can’t be comfortable
Back in the 70s, it was a normal trend to be sporting plastic shorts. They might make a lot of noise when you walk, but they are shiny. I don’t think I’d like wearing these personally, but hey it’s for fashion!
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Vintage Everyday
45. The 70s Aesthetic
Nothing screams the 70s like a large doobie and the shortest of jorts. This is quite the aesthetic. Wouldn’t be mad if this is brought back.
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Reddit/PitBullTherapy
46. Shorts and High Socks
Now, this is the look. Got to make sure your legs stay warm in the summer. Honestly, I don’t even know why this trend stopped.
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Vintage Eveyday
47. Aftergame Cigarette Look
Ah, the good old days. When short-shorts were the basketball wear and smoking wasn’t prohibited indoors. Just imagine athletes smoking before and after hitting the field now.
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Reddit/Oldmanprop
48. Ah, denim
These guys are rocking the classic denim short-shorts. They are quite short, though. I wonder if they were hard to get on.
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Vintage Everyday
49. They may be burnt but their shorts are still short
These are rock climbers in California from the 70s. Their shorts might be vibrant, but so is their burnt skin. Maybe they should’ve brought some sunscreen. At least they had enough room to climb because of their shorts.
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Reddit/Batteries4Breakfast
50. No, they aren’t stranded
They kind of do look like they’ve just washed up on shore, but that was the style back then. I mean, the stranded desert island look must be really easy to do in the morning. Just a normal day in the 70s.
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Vintage Everyday
51. If you don’t have shorts, just make some
Back in the day, jorts were all the rage. If you didn’t have a pair of shorts in the 70s, you could just make some cut-offs. I mean it would save you a trip to the store in the summer.
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Vintage Everyday
The 1970s were truly a time to be alive. It was the era of less is more. After seeing this slideshow, maybe you’ll be convinced to bring back short-shorts; Or maybe buy some longer pants.
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