Boy short panties are a type of women's underwear that covers the hips and upper thighs, like a pair of close-fitting short shorts. They are a relatively new, but increasingly popular style of lingerie among women as a modest and comfortable alternative to conventional panties or the thong. Essentially the female version of boxer briefs. Boyshorts are commonly worn with a camisole as loungewear, or with a sports bra as sportswear.