A boyshort resembles a pair of very short men's briefs — the leg opening is straight and horizontal, cut across the upper thigh instead of curving up toward the hip. Coverage is full across the rear and hips.
Boyshorts are popular as a comfort style and under dresses where chafing is a concern. The silhouette comes from mid-20th-century men's underwear adapted for women.
How to Identify
- Straight (horizontal) leg opening at mid-cheek or upper thigh
- Full rear and hip coverage
- Looks like very short shorts
- Often has visible side seams
