![1950s Women's Short Pants: The Moment the Shorts Became](upload/news/screenshot-2023-11-26-154947-2607.png)
Known by several names, including culottes, which can be short or slightly longer and feature wide leg openings that flare out from a tight waist and hip, the 1950s were the first decade to embrace women wearing shorts for purposes other than beach wear. The shortest of the 1950s shorts were called "short shorts," measuring about 6 inches above the knee and featuring iconic 1950s high waists and side zippers. These shorts were mostly worn on beaches or on pin-up models.
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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1950s Women's Short Pant Styles
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