What Is a Skort?

A skort is a pair of shorts with an extra fabric panel at the front (and sometimes the back too). This front panel makes the shorts resemble a skirt. Skorts are usually considered women’s garments.

A Women’s Garment Resembling a Skirt? Show Me!

Skorts are often associated with activewear and athletic apparel. Common for tennis and field hockey, cheerleader outfits, and even swimsuits, skorts remove the necessity for separate bottoms under a short skirt. (You may find them sold in specialty sporting stores as a tennis skort or golf skort.)

But as we all know, there’s a lot of crossover between fashion and athletic gear these days, so it should be no surprise that skorts have found a place in daywear. 

A skort can be a great addition to your summer wardrobe: It allows you to wear a short skirt but with modesty. It means you won’t have that sticky feeling when you sit on a hot car seat or that unpleasant feeling of sitting on a park bench or bus seat that’s less than clean.

If you like to ride bikes or are generally active, a skort lets you do all those things without worrying about the wind blowing the wrong way.

Why Would Anybody Wear Skorts? Some Benefits…

A skort might seem a bit convoluted to some, but they’re really handy garments to have in your closet for a number of reasons:

They Protect Your Modesty 

Usually short (like tennis skirt length), a skort offers the benefits of wearing a short skirt paired with the modesty of wearing shorts. Whether you’re playing sports or just walking around on a hot day, a skort protects you from inadvertently flashing by-standers while still allowing you to show some leg.

They Can Help Prevent Chafing

Wearing a skort instead of a short skirt will protect more than modesty: If you’re susceptible to thigh chafing when you wear skirts, the individual leg sections of the skort will offer protection for your inner thighs and help prevent the repeated rubbing that causes chafing.

Some Find Them More Flattering Than Shorts

Shorts can be a divisive garment. Some of us love them, but others hate the way they can ride up. And if you don’t love your thighs, they can accentuate them. 

A skort “smooths” out your shorts with that skirt-like panel. This can mean a smoother and more flattering silhouette on some.

How to Style a Skort

Like leggings, bike shorts, and other athleisure items that have crossed over into mainstream fashion, skorts have proved o be versatile items of clothing that you can wear in many different ways, dressing them up, dressing them down, and generally treating them like a wardrobe staple.

Sporty Skort

Perhaps the most obvious look for a skort is pure sport. Pair them with sports bras, vests, or polo tops, and some trainers will be at home on the court, field, gym, or high street. 

Casual Skort

If you want to soften up the sporty look but still keep it casual, pair a skort with a fitted tee. Throw on a denim jacket and choose some simple sandals or a dressy pair of sneakers, and the skort will become a neutral garment that fades into the background. 

Dressed-Up Skort

A skort may not be easy to imagine as evening wear, but a fitted button-down shirt and the right accessories (a cute purse, some dressy sandals) will elevate it way beyond its athletic roots. Remember, jewelry, hair, and makeup always play a role in elevating an ensemble! Basically, any way you would wear a mini skirt, you can wear skorts!

Discover Knix’s Sport Skort

Introducing your new activewear essential: the Skort. Designed with stretch fabric and an anti-chafe short liner, you can love every frictionless movement. Plus, drop-in pockets help you keep your must-haves handy.

The Skort is designed with stretch performance fabric and a super flattering mid-rise waistband for extra comfort and support. Paired with a rounded hemline for a stylish & functional fit.

Leak-Free Gusset

Discover confidence like no other comes from wearing the right gear. The Leakproof Skort supports you during any lunge, jump, or leisurely walk. Built-in backup protection keeps life's leaks out of your mind and helps you focus on your A-game.

Movement Made Easy

Movement should never make you feel uncomfortable, regardless of the heat or any irritating thigh friction. The lightweight & stretchy interior anti-chafe shorts keep you feeling great no matter what.

Shop the Knix Sport Skort here

We hope you found this post informative — but remember: we’re not doctors and this post is not medical advice! While all posts are fact-checked and well researched, we always recommend you chat with your doctor about any questions or concerns you might have regarding a medical condition. We’re here to support and educate, but never with the aim of disregarding professional medical advice you’ve been given. Phew, now that that’s out of the way, you can go on living unapologetically free.