Your favorite plus size knickers or shorts?

[schnitzle]

I'm trying to find some padded knickers or shorts in I'm assuming about a 3 or 4x. I've never worn cycling shorts before. Has anyone had any experience with brands of plus size shorts?

I love the look of the Shebeest Boardrider Capri, but I see they don't come in the extended sizes...

[lauraelmore1033]

I actually have some 3x stuff that you could have. (if the thought of wearing used bike stuff doesn't totally gross you out...). I live in Everett, but visit the BG trail all the time, so it would be a breeze to get them to you.

[schnitzle]

That would be so great!! It is quite an investment and I'd hate to shell out $100 for something I didn't know would fit.

Congrats to you for not needing them anymore!

[oxysback]

The Terry Plus knickers are good. Also, check out the Top Shelf Shorts at www.aerotechdesigns.com. Good shorts and fairly economical.

[KnottedYet]

SusanO (the owner of Team Estrogen) is a goddess and has made a concerted effort to provide a wealth of plus sizes. http://www.teamestrogen.com/product/...cialty_03.html

The staff at TE is amazing, you can call and ask about a particular piece of clothing and they will GO AND GET IT and describe it for you over the phone! They will measure it, they will compare it to other pieces, they are GREAT.

[schnitzle]

Thanks Ellen, wow aerotechdesign has a lot of clothes. Great link, thanks!
I like the Terry shorts on TE, they look comfy.

Knotted, thanks for letting me know how terrific the TE staff is I've been combing the site for the last week.
Edited to add that I just saw a pic of Susan on Flickr! I want a team estrogen jersey one day

Maybe if I'm worried about having sausage legs it would be best to get some lightweight padded shorts to wear under my current capris?

[sarahspins]

Maybe if I'm worried about having sausage legs it would be best to get some lightweight padded shorts to wear under my current capris?

You could also just wear a pair of unlined athletic shorts or knit shorts/capris over a regular (spandex) pair of cycling shorts if that makes you more comfortable.

I started riding wearing baggy (MTB) cycling shorts with a padded liner because I was afraid of how fat I would look in spandex.. but I honestly found them uncomfortable because the outer shorts material was not stretchy and it would bunch up, and I'd have to stop and "fix" my shorts, and I quickly got over it and just started wearing regular cycling shorts/knickers and not worrying what I look like. You shouldn't worry either

I prefer knickers to shorts, and bibs to anything with a waistband, but you'll find what you prefer over time.

I second the suggestion to shop TE - they are awesome