The Trick to Looking Snatched in Hoochie Daddy Shorts

Need body-ody-ody motivation for the new year? Do it for the hoochie daddy shorts.

Hoochie daddy shorts: the controversial trend that’s got the Internet divided. Some swear by them. Some cringe at them. One thing’s for sure: hoochie daddy shorts are still surging into 2024. Although it’s unclear who started the “hoochiedaddyshorts” hashtag, the data speaks for itself with tags in over 31k Instagram posts and over 13k TikTok posts. Intrigued? Keep reading to prep yourself for hoochie daddy season.

WHAT ARE HOOCHIE DADDY SHORTS?

Just discovered hoochie daddy shorts? It just means really, really short men’s shorts, also known as hot pants, booty shorts and micro shorts. The exact inseam measurement is debatable (5 inches and under), but anything that’s above the knee and fitted around the glutes can be considered hoochie-daddy territory.

Despite all the hype, short shorts are actually an old trend. Associated with the 60’s counterculture movement, it was normal–and even trendy–to see men wearing extra-short inseams, especially for gym and sports activities. As activewear gained popularity into the 1980s, so did the short-shorts trend, which could also be another indicator why it’s cycling back in today’s athleisure-heavy market.

HOOCHIE DADDY SHORTS: STYLING TIPS TO KNOW

Interested in mastering those little short shorts for men? Here’s how Differio’s stylists navigate the hoochie-daddy look with tricks that work with you–not against you.

CONSIDER THE FIT AROUND YOUR WAIST, GLUTES AND THIGHS.

Not all hoochie daddy shorts are created equal, and the same theory applies to your own body type. When shopping for men’s booty shorts online, pay attention to the product’s fabric details and unique measurements.

Your waist size can affect how loose or tight your shorts fit. Look for elasticized waistbands if you don’t want to size up too much and lose the slim fit. Experiment with stretchable-waist styles, such as these Micro Rainbow Gym Shorts or Cherrybomb Red Micro Shorts. Both include side slits which are great for men with wider waists and thicker thighs.

The shape of your glutes and thighs can affect the inseam fit. Curvy legs will need a slightly longer inseam than slender legs to provide more coverage around the rear and prevent the crotch from riding up. Try short shorts with an inseam that's at least 3", like these Camouflage Chino Shorts or these Slim Micro Corduroy Shorts.

The length of your legs (your height) can affect your outfit’s proportions. Shorter inseams can create the illusion of longer legs, so taller men might be better off with a longer inseam, and vice versa. If you’re unsure, try testing similar styles in different lengths to see what looks best, like these Leather Micro Shorts (1.5” inseam) compared to these Black Faux Leather Shorts (5.5” inseam).

PREVENT BOOTY LINES WITH THE RIGHT UNDERWEAR.

Underwear lines? We don’t know her. Avoid a lumpy backside by layering your hoochie daddy shorts with the right men's underwear style. The best underwear for micro shorts is anything fitted, seamless, and backless, including thongs, jockstraps, and briefs. Consider designer basics without any chunky embellishments, usually found in underwear multipacks. Avoid any loose-fit underwear with a longer inseam, such as boxers and square-cut trunks, that can bunch up or peek out.

CREATE INSTANT CURVES WITH SHAPEWEAR.

If you’re looking for that little extra body boost, consider men’s shapewear that’s still discreet and natural. Since booty shorts are designed with extra-short inseams, you’re better off with undetectable enhancing underwear over knee-length compression shorts, like Rounderbum’s Padded Butt Shapewear Briefs. It comes with sewn-in butt pads so you won’t have to worry about slippage. You can even pair it with a slimming, compression tank top to gently snatch in the waist. 

INVEST IN LOWER-BODY GROOMING CARE.

Don’t neglect grooming down there–meaning your legs. Hoochie daddy shorts require full, thigh-to-ankle exposure so investing extra time in your grooming routine won’t go wasted.

If you’re doing some legscaping, we recommend starting with a gentle exfoliator before shaving to prevent ingrown hairs, like Anthony’s Glycolic Facial Cleanser, which also doubles as a body wash. Moisturizing is a must, regardless if you’re shaving or not. Use a 2-in-1 sunscreen moisturizer, like Jaxon Lane’s Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50, to avoid sunburn while reducing dryness. Lastly, prevent inner-thigh burn with an anti-chafing cream, and keep it in your bag while you’re out.