Dolphin shorts
Athletic shorts for men or women From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dolphin shorts or Dolfins are a specific style of unisex shorts designed to be worn for athletics.
Descriptions
Dolphin shorts are a style of unisex shorts designed to be worn for athletics. They are typically very short and were originally made from nylon with contrasting binding, side slits, and rounded corners, with a waistband at the top—a style popular in the 1980s.[1][2]
History
The name is from Dolfin, the American company that first produced this style of shorts in the 1980s.[2]
Popular culture
- Due to their shortness, they are considered a form of hotpants.[3]
- One high-profile wearer of dolphin shorts was Richard Simmons, who boasted of owning 400 pairs of vintage Dolfins in 2012.[4]
- As of 2012[update], Orange Dolfin shorts are specified as part of the uniform for waitresses at Hooters restaurants.[3][5]
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