Hot pants aren’t just any shorts — they’re a cheeky icon born in the ‘70s to shake things up and steal the spotlight. 

Here’s 5 cheeky facts about hot pants…

  1. Naughty by Name: Women’s Wear Daily dubbed the word “hot pants” in 1970 — short, tight, and built to turn up the heat. 
  2. Cheek Appeal: High-cut and clingy — lads can’t peel their eyes off the curves, says every geezer who’s copped a look. Made for gawping.
  3. Controversial in the ‘70s: Too saucy for the old guard — Retro Waste says schools and churches chucked bans at ‘em for flashing the goods. Rebel gear, sorted.
  4. In-Flight Flirtation: Airlines like Southwest had lasses dishing out drinks in ‘em — CNN Travel reckons it was cheeky charm at 30,000 feet. Sky-high banter.
  5. Disco Era Staple: By ‘73, club floors were hot pants central — Vogue says they owned the dance floor with “check me out” swagger. Nightlife royalty.

    6. Cheeky! 😛