Originally Posted by GUWonder
Shorts are (very rarely) worn but principally for select activities, which does not generally include activities such as wandering around Buenos Aires as an out-of-towner or in-town resident. Shorts being worn in Buenos Aires is very unusual and will more clearly flag you as a tourist.
I never saw shorts on women either, but I did see a lot of short skirts on younger women, often with high heels. Below the knee length casual pants were seen on the street and plenty of sleeveless blouses on the warmer days.
So rather than shorts, how about a short skirt with a sleeveless top as a good BsAs substitute -- if you are young and promise to wear the whole thing with high heels. (!)
I personally would leave the shorts at home. There are other ways to stay cool.
sbagal