Shorts with slits up the leg, also known as French panties, can be worn as athletic wear or lingerie. They were originally adopted by tap dancers for freedom of movement and are now available in various designs and fabrics. They can also be worn as undergarments or leisurewear.
Shorts are a women’s garment resembling shorts, only with slits going up the leg instead of solid legs. They can be worn on their own or with other clothing, and can also be worn as undergarments, depending on how they’re made. Many runners and athletes wear them because they allow a full range of motion with some modesty. Other women wear these shorts, also called French panties, as lingerie items. Some department stores carry them, and almost all lingerie and athletic stores carry variations on the design. It is also possible to sew your own, and there are numerous patterns available at sewing stores and on Internet sites.
The name comes from the adoption of tap pants by tap dancers, who usually wore them to practice. The cut leg design allowed dancers to move freely while working out and exploring new routines. Runners and other athletes also picked up the design. In addition to providing freedom of movement combined with coverage of the pelvic area, they also provide more ventilation than typical shorts, since they are open along the side.
When marketed for athletic use, shorts are often called side cut shorts. They are typically made of cotton and similar breathable fibers, and are designed to be machine washed for easy care. Athletes can wear them alone or wear undergarments depending on design and personal taste. They are also designed to be stretchy, further improving mobility in them, and can be worn with a variety of tops.
They can also be worn as undergarments, usually with full skirts and dresses. The slimmer lines of most 20th century fashion led to a decline in the use of shorts as undergarments, and their increasing use as lingerie items designed for bedroom wear. However, as underwear, these shorts are very roomy and comfortable, for women who wear styles that can accommodate them. Like lingerie, they are made from a variety of textiles, but tend to be silky and revealing.
Some women wear sweatpants as leisurewear and throw a pair over a bathing suit, for example, to provide modesty when out by the pool. They are also comfortable for lounging around the house, although some women of fashion have been known to wear them in more formal settings. Such wear usually requires excellent physical condition, since most of the leg is on display.
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