Are there any Athletic shorts that don’t ride up?

[ShoppGirl 5,067]

Does such a thing exist? I don’t really want to just wear bicycle shorts but I have always had bigger inner thighs (even when I was thin) and this is of course way worse at my current weight. I found “Chamoise Butt’r” which is a cream you put on to prevent chafing which is AMAZING but it still doesn’t stop me from looking and feeling awkward needing to pull my shorts down in the middle every few steps. Has anyone found any shorts that are better for extended sizes?

[learn2cook 611]

I’m in the same boat. The best I could do so far is the skort every day knit selection from Woman Within. I can hike, bike, jog, and walk without pulling the legs down. Because I’m so pear shaped I size up to get over my hips then cinch the waist with the tie otherwise they fall down. In the 90’s I found longer spandex bike shorts from Walmart that went to my knees. The problem I have is the band around the bottom of the legging type is too tight and the waist is too big. I started wearing long men’s swim trunks that have a tie waist but go to my knees. Columbia and LL Bean have been my favorites for long men’s swim shorts. I picked swim shorts because there’s a tie waist. The fabric of the shorts are stiff and thick so they stay where they belong. I size up to get them over the hips and butt. I did yoga in them with a longer T-shirt, and there were no unexpected surprise crotch shots lol.

[FifiLux 546]

Are they shorts to be seen in or for under a skirt or dress?

For under dresses to stop chaffing I bought a pair of cotton shorts in two sizes smaller so they were secure but also soft.

For wearing out I only ever found one pair that I would be seen in they were actually knee length cargo trousers thing but that was years ago and it took me ages to find them, think they were Chico's or something similar and probably weren't meant to be worn as I did!

[FifiLux 546]

Mine were like these but with a drawstring waist

https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-blend-knee-length-cargo-shorts/p/clp22588521?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip4g4r1c2|prodflag_Online Only

This is where I got my under dress ones

https://www.thebigbloomerscompany.co.uk/collections/anti-chafing-knickers

[ShoppGirl 5,067]

1 hour ago, FifiLux said:

Mine were like these but with a drawstring waist

https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-blend-knee-length-cargo-shorts/p/clp22588521?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip4g4r1c2|prodflag_Online Only

This is where I got my under dress ones

https://www.thebigbloomerscompany.co.uk/collections/anti-chafing-knickers

Thanks. I’m actually looking for shorts that are to be seen but just something basic to walk around the neighborhood for exercise. I broke down and bought some bike shorts to wear until I find something I like better and I guess they aren’t awful. I just don’t feel super confident in them.

[FifiLux 546]

18 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Thanks. I’m actually looking for shorts that are to be seen but just something basic to walk around the neighborhood for exercise. I broke down and bought some bike shorts to wear until I find something I like better and I guess they aren’t awful. I just don’t feel super confident in them.

Sure that is how most people feel a lot of the time so don't worry. I am sure they are grand, they do the job until you find what you want and they probably won't fit you for very long anyway

[AmberFL 979]

My only suggestion would be biker shorts, even now I have shorts that ride up! i think its a cruel joke from the clothing makers LOL