Ladies Shorts

Bluesquare

I know we have discussed this previously but my view on shorts has changed drastically during covid ! I used to only wear loose fitting shorts the longer the better . Now older and wiser ( maybe ) I have learned tight pants ( shorts ) are actually the job . They are actually slimming and hold the wobble ( I’m sure everyone knew this but me ). I have now fallen in love with lululemon fast and free 8 inch shorts only to find out they don’t make them anymore . I have tried sweaty Betty 8 inch power shorts and the give me thigh cleavage which isn’t a great look. Thighs on the larger side so need good stretchy material but not stretchy enough that they ride up ? Any idea on replacement shorts ?

Sunny Dayz

I have 2 pairs of the black shorts from this company:

https://fitpinkfitness.com/collections/shorts

They are an Irish company based in Donegal. I also have a couple of pairs of their leggings. Am eyeing up their raspberry shorts.

ariana`

There're tonnes of Irish fitness wear brands on the market at the moment - New Dimensions, Queen B Athletics, Gym+Coffee, Fit Pink, I-Spy, PeachyLean, Powercut (stocked in some of the larger Dunnes Stored), Eagan Active, FinalBend, Trendy & Bendy...

Might be worth checking them, some of them have shops and some do 1-day pop-up shops - I know Queen B did a lot of pop-up shops earlier this month.

They all seem very approachable on SM, I'm guessing they'd have good returns policy.

Kellygirl

All I wear now is the Sweaty Betty 6 inch power shorts … the shorter ones suited me better than the longer ones. The handy thing with Sweaty Betty is you can order few different pairs and return it all for free if you don’t want it so you could order some of the different lengths and styles and compare them all at home. Lululemon is free returns too but I don’t have any of their tight shorts. I do like their loose shorts funnily enough.

Bluesquare

Are the lululemon loose shorts very short ? I must go over to the shop in graftan street when I’m in the office Wednesday and try a few pairs on . Might also head into BT and see if the have 6 inch Bettys ! Those Fit pink ones look a bit like the lululemons. I might sneak to the run hub as well whilst I’m up there and see do they have anything .

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120085053#Comment_120085053

They have 2inch and 4 inch shorts. I’ve never tried on the 2 inch and am happy enough with the 4 inch. I don’t find them too short anyway.

ReeReeG

Also became far more comfortable in the tights shorts! My faves are Sweaty Betty Power 6" also, and the New Dimension Sculpt shorts, they've a 10cm inseam I think. With loose shorts my faves are my Lululemon Track That 5"... but they do have a tendency to travel up my thighs somedays!

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120147222#Comment_120147222

Welcome back ! I’m going to have to try those 6 inch sweaties! I came across these brooks when I was looking :https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_ie/womens-method-8inch-legging-shorts/221525.html

has a anybody tried them ?

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120147222#Comment_120147222

Must check out the New Dimensions - do they have side pockets? My must have criteria.

ReeReeG

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120148106#Comment_120148106

They do on one side!

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120149890#Comment_120149890

Same as SB so. One side is enough! Thanks.

ariana`

Not shorts but I got a pair of these leggings and they are lovely, waaaaay nicer on me than any of my SBs (I have zero gravity, power, super sculpt and all day). They feel lovely, fit lovely, squat proof, don't slip down (even running) and give a lovely shape around the bum and tummy.

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120159615#Comment_120159615

The waist band looks lovely and soft . Are they very long ? I bought a pair of asics shorts with a similar waist band and they are very comfy ( found them shoved down back of wardrobe yesterday ) . They are a weird colour so decided I wanted a black pair . Found them here :https://outlet.asics.com/ie/en-ie/road-2-n-1-5.5in-short/p/2012A771-001.html

ariana`

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120162117#Comment_120162117

They are very soft, not just the waistband, they feel lovely and buttery. They're a little bit longer than SB Full length but not much, it's marginal, suits me though as I'm tall enough. Those shorts look nice too. I bought a pair of SB 6" after all the talk here, they just arrived today so I haven't worn them yet but they fit nice alright, they were half price too so not bad.

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120176978#Comment_120176978

SB full length too long for me . I’m not short but just have short legs .

Im trying to have a shopping free February ( or until next pay day )so it will have to be March before I can try out SB shorts . In the meantime I need to keep off that runners thread 🫣

ariana`

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120178047#Comment_120178047

Lol I was having a shopping free January but I won €420 so that went out in the window! I bought 3 items from SB, all on sale so came to €110 which really isn't bad for what I got, I was sure I'd be returning at least 1 of them but all are lovely and good sizes so happy days. That's my shopping now for a bit as I promised the kids we'd do something nice at midterm with the rest of the prize money 🤗

Bluesquare

On the SB 6 inch how was the sizing ? I would wear the large in leggings but I’m a size twelve - just have big thighs . They are grand for wearing about the place but will sag on running especially if I put stuff in the pockets . I tried on the large shorts and they look good - slightly large but worried medium might create the thigh cleavage . Out of stock in mediums in BT . Any advice ? Still not buying lol but lining up my purchases for March.

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120162117#Comment_120162117

Do not buy these shorts . They look nice on but the minute I started running the shorts underneath rolled right up . Felt like I was running around in my knickers ! It’s weird because I have the same pair in green and purple only difference bring the black ones came of the outlet store

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120219890#Comment_120219890

I am a 10-12 and wear a Small in the Power shorts and leggings …. A Medium in the zero gravity SB leggings. I’d say you would be a Medium but remember SB does free returns so maybe get both sizes and send back what you don’t want?

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120221993#Comment_120221993

Thanks . I’m so bad at returning stuff - which isn’t great for a shopaholic. I might try the medium . Maybe brown Thomas will get new stock and I can try on before my shopping embargo lifts !

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222077#Comment_120222077

Even try on the Power leggings there and that will give you an idea. If you are a small 12 the Small would prob do you. They are quite stretchy on the legs.

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222171#Comment_120222171

I wear large in the power leggings - they maybe too big but I like that they are soft and not constrictive . They do sag a little when running especially with the phone in the pocket . I’m guessing I should probably be a medium - should have tried the leggings in medium when I was there in BT. When I tell my mates I’m a large in SB they shake their heads and roll their eyes . Nobody seems to believe I have 23 inch thighs !! Apparently I’m prone to be generous with the truth 🤣. But in this case I match stats with Beyoncé ! I wonder what size ugly bettys she wears 🤣

Kellygirl

I prefer the compression and no sagging … medium for the shorts I’d say for you so. Sometimes for longer runs in the summer I’d carry a soft bottle in the pocket so wouldn’t want them falling down 😂 Maybe give Beyoncé a call though?

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222762#Comment_120222762

Beyoncé said only wears lululemons as she did some collaboration or other . Damn you girl . !

ReeReeG

What's Beyoncés 5k PB?

I have both the small and medium in the shorts and leggings depending on the time of the month as the small can cut where I'd be bloated and that's not fun. Leggings and shorts are same fit really I would say

Bluesquare

perfectmatch or thankyou20 for 20% of full price betty

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120295625#Comment_120295625

60% sale off Sweaty Betty currently.

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120295779#Comment_120295779

Not on power 6 inch shorts lol . Just one more day before I can buy. In the basket ready to go . Tempted to do now so I’ll have them for my long run Saturday 🤪

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120295813#Comment_120295813

There was one pair this morning … a kind of burgundy colour. https://www.sweatybetty.com/eu/sale/power-6%22-cycling-shorts-SB4822P_AmaranthPink_6Inseam.html?cgid=sale&dwvar_SB4822P__AmaranthPink__6Inseam_color=amaranthpink&dwvar_SB4822P__AmaranthPink__6Inseam_leg-length=6inseam&tile=16.0&oldpid=SB4822P_AmaranthPink_6Inseam#prefn1=product-type&prefv1=Shorts%20&start=16&sz=24

Bluesquare

Lads - devasted . My bettys arrived and they look great and feel good but …… they ride up non stop - I ordered medium - I’m a twelve- they seem like a good fit . I wondering did I get a dodgy pair as nobody else seems to have the the problem . They dont seem very elastic - like stretch but not firm if that makes sense .

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120316811#Comment_120316811

I wonder should have ordered the Small? I wore my Medium’s last week by accident and they annoyed me as not firm enough at all and my water bottle wouldn’t stay in the pocket either. I thought I’d given them all away but obviously missed a pair. I wore my size small yesterday for my long run and not one issue and the water bottle stayed where it was suppose to as well.

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120316865#Comment_120316865

I messaged them so I’ll see if they reply - maybe they will let me return even though they are worn and send a smaller size . Maybe I can use some of the tent tape from the speeds on the bettys 🤣. I have my eye on the red pros btw - I’m going to call them my red rockets- just have to wait for a sale!

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120316981#Comment_120316981

I was reading reviews of the Pros earlier and then decided to read a review for the Elites … maybe it would be worth waiting for the price of them to drop 🙈🥴

Bluesquare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120318048#Comment_120318048

And for a better colour - they are weird looking space boots . !

Bluesquare

They have came back and are looking for a picture of the shorts . How elasticated to they normally feel - these don’t feel like much elastic at all ? Loads of stretch but not pinging back if that makes sense .

Bluesquare

I have bought brooks 5 inch chaser shorts - they are loose fitting ones with a big back pocket for a phone and other drop pockets for gels . Will be trying out later so stay tuned for a review🤣.

Kellygirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120324739#Comment_120324739

Sounds odd. They would normally go straight back to their shape if you pull them. They should have compression in them. I think they are too big for you by the sounds of it.

Bluesquare

Deffo don’t feel like any compression in . That’s the word I was looking for thanks !

xElDeeX

Late to this thread but was ages looking for tight shorts that don't ride up and then 2 came along at one. I had ordered blackout shorts from i-spy which are an Irish company and while I was waiting for them to arrive I came across Karrimore 9 inch shorts in sportsdirect. Both have pockets and have survived long runs and sessions on these thick thighs! Only difference is the I spy don't have a drawstring but hasn't been an issue so far.