Short answer: no. Some sports dresses don’t have shorts to allow for a more streamlined design. However, in our opinion, the best ones do. Shorts allow you to move freely in your workout without the fear of flashing your pants. If you’re wearing your sports dress more casually, shorts also add some extra support and prevent friction or rubbing of the thighs which can lead to chafing. If you’ve already experienced chafing, you’ll know it’s not something you want to try again, so check our our roundup of the best chafing creams.