Thigh/waist discrepancy?

[moderncyclista]

I'm built stocky too. It happens to the best of us. Genetics we can do nothing about. I just have to learn to love it. My gf is soooo skinny, I on the other hand am muscley and stocky. My calf muscles compared to hers are huuuuuge. I've never tape measured my thighs, I don't want to be crying face first into a pint of ice-cream later tonight.

[malkin]

Even if I measured, I'm sure I'd forget the number immediately. I can hardly remember my age, and it's a miracle I know my social security number.

I can remember and reproduce any distorted consonant sound I hear and many silly bits of doggerel verse, but numeric values barely pause on their way through my porous brain!

[Crankin]

This thread reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend when we were out to lunch before I left for my trip. She is quite tall, with long legs. She's also at least 20 lbs overweight, and does nothing more than play doubles tennis 2 times a week. And that " does her in." But, she can hide her weight because of her height. Anyway, she was so excited she had new "skinny" jeans from the Loft. I told her that I can't wear them.. even though I love the look, because I have "athletic thighs and calves." She kind of got enraged (she's got issues), but she didn't understand how someone as "small" as me couldn't fit into these pants. I can buy the "modern slim cut" at the Loft, but I have to go up a size, and the length is a teeny long.
The curvy styles at the Loft, BR, and other stores are just too big on me everywhere. So, I hope my thighs don't get much bigger!

[mariposa]

I have this same problem no matter what my current weight. It's genetic - my mom has the very same shape. We just have huge thighs.

I went 20 years refusing to wear jeans (thinking they are ALL uncomfortable) till I discovered low-rise jeans with spandex. The more spandex, the better (2% +). Size up so there is plenty of room for your thighs...and the low-rise means the pants won't gap at the waist.

For more casual wear, there is nothing more comfy (and flattering) for our body types than the Prana Bliss pants/capris.

Mariposa

[tulip]

I have never measured around my thighs. Am I missing something?

No. I do not see the point either. But then, I would probably be accused of being a skinny b*tch by some folks, although that was not always the case. But most people have body issues of one sort or another, regardless of thigh or any other measurements.

I detest shopping, not because of body perceptions, but because I hate stores and malls. I have no idea if I fit into Loft jeans or anything else. I fit into the clothes that I have, and when I do have to shop for new clothes, I don't spend time or energy wishing I fit into the ones that don't fit. I get in there and out as fast as possible. I have better things to do, like ride my bike, play with my dog, and work in my garden!

All this reminds me that I have several meetings this week, which means I have to iron my work clothes. Thankfully, I've gathered a pretty good collection and don't need to shop any time soon.