Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?
- Written by Jennifer E. Cheng, Researcher and Lecturer in Sociology, Western Sydney University
If you watched any of the 2025 Wimbledon womens’ matches, you’ll have noticed many players donning a skort: a garment in which shorts are concealed under a skirt, or a front panel resembling a skirt.
You may even remember skorts from your schooling days, as they’re commonly offered in girls’ uniforms throughout Australia.
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