Yes, because a short skirt that rides half-way up my ass is going to keep me from winter panty chills better than a pair of shorts that at least covers all of my ass, and some nice knitted OTKs. Hon, I live in Canada, and I wear shorts and OTKs in the snow. It's 5x warmer than a miniskirt and no socks/ leg coverings. Gives good ventilation for the amount of skin covered.
Why does it have to be a short skirt? Why can't it be pants? Look at the female version, it's shorter than the male version anyways >.>