February 4th, 2021 | Updated on June 30th, 2022
1970s was a magical decade, famous for many symbols and icons. This was also a decade when men all over the world flaunted their legs in short shorts. Scroll down to see 25 pictures, and you will realize why men’s short-shorts from the 70’s should be back in fashion in 2021.
1. Australian cops in casual wear
Like a boss: Australian policemen in short pants (1970s) from r/OldSchoolCool
2. Can anyone say “jorts”?
My dad and uncle rocking the short jorts in 1977. from r/OldSchoolCool
3. Someone get them some sunscreen
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4. Dad put on some pants
My dad with his 1979 Z 28 Camaro and sweet short shorts. from r/OldSchoolCool
5. Dad doesn’t skip leg day
Who wears short shorts?…My dad while golfing in the 70’s from r/OldSchoolCool
6. Shirts were optional in the 70s
7. Whose shorts are shorter?
My dad and his girlfriend in 1976. I think his shorts are shorter than hers. from r/OldSchoolCool
8. That hair, though
Came across this photo of my dad in the 70’s with his mustang and I had to share it. from r/OldSchoolCool
9. I’m getting some Tobias Fünke vibes
My dad, his Jeep, his dog, and the 70’s. And yes, we still have that Jeep from r/OldSchoolCool
10. I guess this was cool back then
11. I can hear his shorts
12. Who needs a basket when you have a cockatoo?
13. I want those boots
14. That’s quite a view
15. Did real shorts exist, or just cut-offs?
16. A streaker on skates
Source: Vintag
17. Even the athletic shorts were mini
Source: Vintag
18. Do those even qualify as shorts?
Source: Vintag
19. “Strike a pose, fellas”
Source: Demilked
20. “What say we hit some tennis balls in our loincloths?”
Source: Demilked
21. These cool skateboarders knew what was up
Source: Demilked
22. Just regular hiking attire
Source: Vintag
23. Get your sweat on in your jorts
Source: Demilked
24. Shipwreck
Source: Vintag
25. The pirate hat is a nice touch
Source: Vntag
