Short for those of thick leg / large tummy

[thedendrochronologist]

I have an awful combination of terrible legs and large stomach. I am size 16-18

This means short are particularly traumatic.

Size 16 fits and may cling to stomach but size 18 has way to much extra volume in the legs.

Too long like knee length denim shorts knees look like Phil mitchel and I look like a krankies.

I still have lumpy calves too (why I think it's lipodema)

The best ones I have a short and loose (HM sweatshirt shorts) but then the tops of my thighs are so awful.

Send help!

I can't help, but I will sit here waiting with you whilst help arrives! I've not worn shorts in donkies for the same reason.

Capri pants are your friend

Probably avoid shorts op. How about floaty skirts?

What do you wear generally?

I live in midi skirts - shorts are just practical sometimes!

They are very much not! The horror!

I’ve got quite chunky thighs and shorter shorts are better. Long shorts make me look like Miss Trunchbull. I’ve bought these, and I think the slight flare is flattering on larger thighs.

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/holloway-organic-cotton-high-rise-denim-shorts

In a lipo sufferer and haven’t worn shorts in a decade. I’m so happy that baggy below the knee shorts are all the rage right now. I got some on asos size 18 so bit big on the waist but loose from bum down (and bonus breeze when you walk)

I’m not a skirt person so have suffered in trousers for ages.

I’m never able to find nice capris that aren’t leggings. Having over sized legs with the bonus of swollen knees makes wearing most high street stuff difficult.

Very few women look good in shorts especially with the obligatory tank top or t shirt that cuts off at an awkward length. Just give them a miss.

I've got a few pairs of shorts from White Stuff https://www.whitestuff.com/browse/womens/shorts?refco=WWLinkTiles&refse=Shortss_CTA

They are expensive but there is 15% off if you sign up for emails

In previous years they had a design called Effie which was very flattering. May be some on EBay or Vinted?

I had a pair of M&S cargo shorts last year that were OK, tried to get the same in a different colour this year and they were horrible, literally the least flattering garment I've ever tried on!

I have one pair of shorts for gardening only and would never leave the house in them. Sundresses, jersey dresses with chub rub shorts under are my go to. Possibly leggings and long top . Going to get another pair of wide leg linen pants this year

I never go out in shorts either, closest I get is a pair of pair cycling shorts for exercising indoors.
Size 10, but horrible looking legs!!LOL😁

Could paperbag styles be the answer ? https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/shorts/black-cotton-floral-print-paperbag-shorts/p/892233709

Bermuda's are in fashion now or a pair of culottes?

I like these H&M ones. An excellent shape on.

I got these today

They are fine. Sized up. Would wear them out on a beach day or to pop to the shop!

These are nice. Where from please

Oh sorry how daft of me

Asda

I'm comfiest in leggings so when they get old I cut them into shorts. Might work for you

After a similar thread a few years ago I now am obsessed with shorts and probably own far too many !

I am pear shaped and these were both recommended and revolutionised how I feel in shorts -

www.jigsaw-online.com/products/patch-pocket-shorts-blue-1

Also these -

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/westbourne-linen-shorts/sty-r0512

They aren't cheap options but both of these have been worn loads so well worth the cost and both sites have discount codes at the moment too.