Dolphin shorts

A Hooters waitress wearing orange Dolfins

Dolphin shorts or Dolfins are a specific style of unisex shorts 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 They are typically very short and were originally made from nylon with contrasting binding, side slits, and rounded corners, with a waistband at the top—a style popular in the 1980s.^[1]^[2] Richard Simmons is iconic for wearing "dolphin shorts" as his trademark.^[3]

References

↑ Mansour, David (2005). From Abba to Zoom a pop culture encyclopedia of the late 20th century. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Pub. p. 126. ISBN 9780740793073.^{[dead link]}
↑ Negley, Erin (8 September 2015). "Which 'Wet Hot American Summer' outfit is made in Pennsylvania Dutch country?". Lancaster Online. http://lancasteronline.com/features/trending/which-wet-hot-american-summer-outfit-is-made-in-pennsylvania/article_59aded40-5660-11e5-8f5f-8fd7bc951be0.html. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
↑ McGinnis, Sara (27 April 2012). [www.sheknows.com/entertainment… "Richard Simmons' new life as Dickie Jukebox"]. SheKnows.com. www.sheknows.com/entertainment…. Retrieved 2 January 2016.

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[mansour-1] Mansour, David (2005). From Abba to Zoom a pop culture encyclopedia of the late 20th century. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Pub. p. 126. ISBN 9780740793073.^{[dead link]}

[negley-2] Negley, Erin (8 September 2015). "Which 'Wet Hot American Summer' outfit is made in Pennsylvania Dutch country?". Lancaster Online. http://lancasteronline.com/features/trending/which-wet-hot-american-summer-outfit-is-made-in-pennsylvania/article_59aded40-5660-11e5-8f5f-8fd7bc951be0.html. Retrieved 1 January 2016.

[3] McGinnis, Sara (27 April 2012). [www.sheknows.com/entertainment… "Richard Simmons' new life as Dickie Jukebox"]. SheKnows.com. www.sheknows.com/entertainment…. Retrieved 2 January 2016.

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