Shorts for the *ahem* thunder-thighed

[jaylea]

I carry my weight in my legs, and despite the fact that I work out regularly, my legs are big. Muscular with a nice layer of fat.

Disney is in less than two weeks. I need shorts. Tried some at target that worked last year but they were not good.

Any good recs? I can't wear super short.

[panicfoot]

I'm not well versed in shorts, even though I live in Texas. I hate my legs so I've always stuck to skirts and dresses. I do like the ON bermuda shorts. Target shorts do NOT work for me at all. I'm a 16 and got an 18W and they don't fit at all. Like, can't even zip them up.

[silva]

I had good luck with Lands end.

www.landsend.com/shop/womens-shorts-plus/-/N-fy6Zfoq?brandCode=classic&cm_re=lec-_-global-_-glbnv-women-_-20160316-_-txt

[idoinjuly]

May 18, 2016 9:05:16 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

I'm not well versed in shorts, even though I live in Texas. I hate my legs so I've always stuck to skirts and dresses. I do like the ON bermuda shorts. Target shorts do NOT work for me at all. I'm a 16 and got an 18W and they don't fit at all. Like, can't even zip them up.

Target pants and shorts make me feel like shit about myself.  I feel like their sizing is sooooo off.

[janetplanet20]

Ann Taylor Loft has a lot of cute shorts with 6" inseams. I recently bought a few pairs and I think they're a great length for protecting from chub run without being too long.

[panicfoot]

May 18, 2016 9:10:51 GMT -5 idoinjuly said:

May 18, 2016 9:05:16 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

I'm not well versed in shorts, even though I live in Texas. I hate my legs so I've always stuck to skirts and dresses. I do like the ON bermuda shorts. Target shorts do NOT work for me at all. I'm a 16 and got an 18W and they don't fit at all. Like, can't even zip them up.

Target pants and shorts make me feel like shit about myself.  I feel like their sizing is sooooo off.

Thank goodness I'm not alone in this. I was feeling crazy! I've lost weight, I'm not sure how much, but I think like 35 pounds and my clothes fitting looser is really motivating. Getting those shorts in the mail the other day was kind of a blow I guess I've never really bought pants/shorts from them before.

[missmissy234]

I love these Bermuda shorts from Costco!

www.costco.com/Gloria-Vanderbilt-Ladies%e2%80%99-Sierra-Belted-Bermuda-Short.product.100242657.html

[Deleted]

Go look at my last post!!

[dottyblue]

I hold the strong opinion that shorts are not meant for anyone except the very thin. I refuse to wear them (which I realize doesn't help you, sorry!).  Super short ones show off my cellulite and long ones chop up my legs and make me look fatter/stumpier than I am.

I have a bunch of skirts and skorts like this from Prana, Lucy and Athleta. Any chance that would work for you?  I feel MUCH less self conscious about my legs in a skirt.  Skimmies are good under them.
 

[namasteak]

Jcrew factory

[idoinjuly]

May 18, 2016 9:16:02 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

May 18, 2016 9:10:51 GMT -5 idoinjuly said:

Target pants and shorts make me feel like shit about myself.  I feel like their sizing is sooooo off.

Thank goodness I'm not alone in this. I was feeling crazy! I've lost weight, I'm not sure how much, but I think like 35 pounds and my clothes fitting looser is really motivating. Getting those shorts in the mail the other day was kind of a blow I guess I've never really bought pants/shorts from them before.

The only bottoms I buy from them now are maxi skirts.

Excellent job on the weight loss!

[jaylea]

May 18, 2016 9:27:37 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

Go look at my last post!!

Those look really short though! I am 5'10".

[Deleted]

I have good luck with the Lee Women comfort fit; I get petite to get the right length. Bermuda shorts are too long to be flattering (sausage legs), so I try to go with about 7" long.

[thebreakfastclub]

I was thinking about trying these shorts from the Limited, if it ever gets above 65 degrees again.

They are drapey and have a partial elastic waist.  


www.thelimited.com/product/printed-easy-shorts/6102568.html?dwvar_6102568_colorCode=175&cgid=womens-clothing-shorts-crops-shorts&prefn1=saleStatus&dwvar_6102568_pantLength=Regular&dwvar_6102568_size=0&start=3&prefv1=regular&dwvar_6102568_sizeType=Regular&ppid=c3

[whitemerlot]

I have big thighs and a big butt and hate target pants. I think I'd have to size up about 4 sizes to get into them.

[balletofangels]

Nobody has more thunderous thighs than I do and I had good luck with bringing these on vacation oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=2079210220020&cid=1059052&locale=en_US. I did feel like they ran a bit big, but Old Navy generally does.

[Bernadine]

I also like Loft shorts, and find that going a bit shorter makes my legs look slimmer.

[namasteak]

May 18, 2016 10:35:12 GMT -5 freedom said:

May 18, 2016 9:32:14 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Jcrew factory

Yes! I get the 4 inch inseam and believe me I have thunder thighs. If you want a longer length they have 5", 7" and Bermudas.

I used to hate target shorts but I just got a pair of denim denizens and they are awesome. True to size.

And I feel like a shorter inseam makes my legs look longer. I have stumpy legs so anything more than a 4" inseam looks terrible on me.

Ditto!

And I'll have to try the denizen shorts.

[Deleted]

May 18, 2016 9:36:51 GMT -5 jaylea said:

May 18, 2016 9:27:37 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

Go look at my last post!!

Those look really short though! I am 5'10".

I think it comes to mid thigh!

[yourmother]

May 18, 2016 9:16:02 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

May 18, 2016 9:10:51 GMT -5 idoinjuly said:

Target pants and shorts make me feel like shit about myself.  I feel like their sizing is sooooo off.

Thank goodness I'm not alone in this. I was feeling crazy! I've lost weight, I'm not sure how much, but I think like 35 pounds and my clothes fitting looser is really motivating. Getting those shorts in the mail the other day was kind of a blow I guess I've never really bought pants/shorts from them before.

Congrats on the weightloss!!!!  Sorry I missed y'all last weekend. 

I HATE shopping for pants at Target.  I never fit in them and I always leave the store feeling so awful about myself.

PS - I finally used my instant pot to cook a whole chicken and rice (separately). 

[yourmother]

May 18, 2016 9:30:13 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

I hold the strong opinion that shorts are not meant for anyone except the very thin. I refuse to wear them (which I realize doesn't help you, sorry!).  Super short ones show off my cellulite and long ones chop up my legs and make me look fatter/stumpier than I am.

I have a bunch of skirts and skorts like this from Prana, Lucy and Athleta. Any chance that would work for you?  I feel MUCH less self conscious about my legs in a skirt.  Skimmies are good under them.
 

I don't like shorts on me. I hardly ever buy any and prefer skirts. What kind of tops do you wear with these skirts? Are they tucked in?  I have a heavy midsection and don't like to tuck anything in.

[panicfoot]

May 18, 2016 10:42:45 GMT -5 yourmother said:

May 18, 2016 9:16:02 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

Thank goodness I'm not alone in this. I was feeling crazy! I've lost weight, I'm not sure how much, but I think like 35 pounds and my clothes fitting looser is really motivating. Getting those shorts in the mail the other day was kind of a blow I guess I've never really bought pants/shorts from them before.

Congrats on the weightloss!!!!  Sorry I missed y'all last weekend. 

I HATE shopping for pants at Target.  I never fit in them and I always leave the store feeling so awful about myself.

PS - I finally used my instant pot to cook a whole chicken and rice (separately). 

Thank you! We missed you!!! It wasn't the same  

How did you like it?! We still need to get together now that things have slowed down a bit!

[beefcheeks]

I agree with others....use some self tanner and go for the shorter length (not TOO short though). That's what I did last summer and I liked the way shorts looked so much better than I usually do. I got a few pair from JC Penney, can't recall the brand. Doesn't matter you've gotten so good suggestions! BTW I'm 5-11, size 12-14, with an ass and thighs!

I liked the 5 in ones from loft and the 5 in chambray from LE, too.

[yourmother]

May 18, 2016 10:46:30 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

May 18, 2016 10:42:45 GMT -5 yourmother said:

Congrats on the weightloss!!!!  Sorry I missed y'all last weekend. 

I HATE shopping for pants at Target.  I never fit in them and I always leave the store feeling so awful about myself.

PS - I finally used my instant pot to cook a whole chicken and rice (separately). 

Thank you! We missed you!!! It wasn't the same  

How did you like it?! We still need to get together now that things have slowed down a bit!

Yes!!! I'll FB you - maybe we can get together in June???!  I LOVE my IP!  However, I only know how to make two things and need to figure out how to use it more often.  I love how quick and effortless it is.  I'm not an intuitive cook, so it takes me a while to figure out what to try and then find a recipe that's not intimidating, etc.  My next adventure may be cooking hard boiled eggs...lol!  

[dottyblue]

May 18, 2016 10:43:57 GMT -5 yourmother said:

May 18, 2016 9:30:13 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

I hold the strong opinion that shorts are not meant for anyone except the very thin. I refuse to wear them (which I realize doesn't help you, sorry!).  Super short ones show off my cellulite and long ones chop up my legs and make me look fatter/stumpier than I am.

I have a bunch of skirts and skorts like this from Prana, Lucy and Athleta. Any chance that would work for you?  I feel MUCH less self conscious about my legs in a skirt.  Skimmies are good under them.
 

I don't like shorts on me. I hardly ever buy any and prefer skirts. What kind of tops do you wear with these skirts? Are they tucked in?  I have a heavy midsection and don't like to tuck anything in.

Tees are usually my go-to.  V-necks, dolmans (my current #1 fave), tanks.  Loft has had really great options this spring (vintage soft tees FTW).  I usually try to get the skirts a little more fitted (think pencil skirt style) and then go roomier on the tees.

I never tuck in.  Pregnancy #2 was not kind to my stomach...

Examples:

[panicfoot]

May 18, 2016 10:57:48 GMT -5 yourmother said:

May 18, 2016 10:46:30 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

Thank you! We missed you!!! It wasn't the same  

How did you like it?! We still need to get together now that things have slowed down a bit!

Yes!!! I'll FB you - maybe we can get together in June???!  I LOVE my IP!  However, I only know how to make two things and need to figure out how to use it more often.  I love how quick and effortless it is.  I'm not an intuitive cook, so it takes me a while to figure out what to try and then find a recipe that's not intimidating, etc.  My next adventure may be cooking hard boiled eggs...lol!  

Perfect!

[jellymankelly]

May 18, 2016 10:35:12 GMT -5 freedom said:

May 18, 2016 9:32:14 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Jcrew factory

Yes! I get the 4 inch inseam and believe me I have thunder thighs. If you want a longer length they have 5", 7" and Bermudas.

I used to hate target shorts but I just got a pair of denim denizens and they are awesome. True to size.

And I feel like a shorter inseam makes my legs look longer. I have stumpy legs so anything more than a 4" inseam looks terrible on me.

AND JCrew factory shorts are super cheap right now! I have a couple of pairs in my cart for this summer!

[elletr13]

I agree with an earlier posted that softer/less structured shorts are best. I also have some serious thighs.

I like these from Old Navy, I'm planning on buying a couple pairs soon: oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1058082&vid=1&pid=118252002

I have 2 pairs of these from JCP from last year that have held up well...I have Olive & Purple, I may go ahead and snag the khaki and black ones: www.jcpenney.com/stylus-linen-shorts/prod.jump?ppId=pp5006660035&catId=cat100250098&deptId=dept20000013&&_dyncharset=UTF-8

[ijack]

May 18, 2016 9:40:18 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

I love soft shorts, like these: oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1058082&vid=1&pid=222317002. I actually think a short-ish short is more flattering on most women than a longer short. And I avoid anything too structured because I hate my legs feeling sausaged. 

I have these too and really like them. And my thighs are NOT skinny.

[DeeDee]

May 18, 2016 9:36:51 GMT -5 jaylea said:

May 18, 2016 9:27:37 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

Go look at my last post!!

Those look really short though! I am 5'10".

I am also almost 5'10" and have the hardest time finding shorts. I have tried on shorts from every store known to man. I found these shorts at Walmart and they are life changing. They fit like they were made for me. They are long enough and they have a nice stretch, but don't lose their shape. They are also dirt cheap! I wore them during our Disney trip a few weeks ago and they were so comfortable. Who knew I'd finally find the perfect shorts at Walmart!


www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Women-s-4.5-Core-Belted-Denim-Short/47061635