NOSTALGIA: Hotpants sell like hot cakes in Boston in 1971

By David Seymour
Published 8th Feb 2021, 12:00 BST
Hotpants come to Boston in February 1971.Hotpants come to Boston in February 1971.
Hotpants come to Boston in February 1971.
Hotpants were all the rage in Boston 50 years ago – despite the cold February weather.

Hotpants were all the rage in Boston 50 years ago – despite it being February.

The new fashion trend was being shown off by Boston girls just days after being displayed in Paris fashion houses.

Lime Lie Boutique, in Dolphin Lane, sold out of theirs in just one day and had to order in 100 more pairs to meet demand.

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