Shorts for chunky legs...

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Does anyone have any ideas? I’m a short size 16 with chunky legs/knees but would love some sort of shorts for a camping holiday. Usually lots of floaty dresses or linen trousers but want something more practical/outdoorsy. Thank you!

Either denim shorts or gap chino shorts, and not too long.

Thanks. Any specific denim short recommends? Tried the hush ones and a couple of other last week but the legs were too tight.

I am smilar and I wear skirts instead. Managed to find a short pair of culottes, like a flowery short skirt but divided iyswim. They look really nice and slimming. Denim shorts look horrible on anyone without slim brown legs imo and I find them hot and uncomfortable.

Not particularly, had all my denim shorts for years, matalan might be worth, a try, or next.

www.gap.co.uk/gap/5inch-high-rise-khaki-shorts/000543274.html?dwvar_000543274_color=000543274002&dwvar_000543274_fit=regular&cgid=gap#q=Chino+shorts&prefn1=gapIncDepartmentTags&prefv1=136&start=6

These might be worth a try.

www.next.co.uk/style/esr55917/r55917#r55917

Oh and a bit of fake tan never harms.

www.boots.com/dove-dermaspa-summer-revived-med-dark-lotion-200ml-10197528?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--PLAs--(GB:Whoop!)+Dove-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Toiletries+-+Mobile&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw4MP5BRBtEiwASfwALz8znY67fZdwsdC584h1P7wdirWI676odRVqnC_LRmGKDxaFNuILcBoCpLQQAvD_BwE

Thank you. @BoxhillBertha any ideas where your culottes were from? Sounds ideal

@Imtoooldforallthis thanks for the links. Will investigate x

City shorts may work better for you.

I never look at Dorothy Perkins for anything anymore but, in the past, they have had a really good, flattering shorts selection
www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/category/clothing-203535/shorts-203566?currentPage=4

Sorry, but i bought them from a vintage shop last year! I love them. If you find anything similar I'd love to know. City shorts are awful imo.

Next chino shorts and not the knee length ones the shorter ones, I'm a 16 and it has taken a long time to realise that the shorter ones are actually more flattering.

Shorter shorts are definitely more flattering.

I bought the loveliest, most comfortable denim shorts from Mantaray in Debenhams. I am living in them this summer. I had to buy a second pair!

These are nice, I'd have bought these if any sizes left

shorts

Or
these but i don't like them as much

Go for anything that looks A-line to accommodate thighs. Also, if you’re planning on doing a lot of walking, beware of rolled-up denim shirts! The turn-up generally has rough seams right where your thighs touch and they rub painfully.

FFS. Shorts, not shirts!

Example A line - look at the thighs and choose ones where the model has plenty of thigh room! www.asos.com/allsaints/allsaints-hannah-paperbag-denim-shorts-in-washed-black/prd/14728252?colourwayid=16639466&SearchQuery=&cid=9263
Ignore the price on these. Much cheaper versions are available!

Next boy shorts, I bought some based on MN recommendations last year. First shorts I have worn since my teenage years, very flattering.

I am living in linen shorts from M&S at the moment. I've fairly thick thighs and these are very comfortable.

www.marksandspencer.com/linen-rich-shorts/p/clp22156182?color=NAVY#intid=prodColourId-60374377

Awesome - thank you for all the ideas. Currently wrangling children but will look later.

H&M have relaxed denim ones that are also a tad stretchy.
m2.hm.com/m/en_gb/productpage.0879436001.html

I have found the best shorts from Morrisons & Peacocks suprisingly. Both around £12 a pair.

I like a soft thin floaty material, so I dont get hot, they wash nicely and mainly because I have to have an elasticated waist.

I cannot stand buttons around my stomach anymore. They are not what everyone likes, but I wear a black T.shirt & black flip flops with them mainly.

Never ever ever ever go too long, you will look like a boy scout. Short shorts are much better for the leg!