History
The term "skort" (a portmanteau of skirt and shorts) is used idiomatically in some regions. While some garments sold as culottes resemble short trousers, to be a skort they need to look like skirts. They are distinguished from trousers or shorts by a fuller cut at the bottom (hem) than at the waist.
Skorts were developed to provide more freedom to do activities such as gardening, cleaning, or bike riding, and give the appearance of a skirt.
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