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I think it would depend. If you have a heart shaped butt, the stitching might accentuate it. (everyone shaking their heads....heart shaped butt, wtf is snap talking about?)
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07-26-2006, 02:05 PM #1
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Do you find this slimming?
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It seems that many of the apparel manufacturers are now using contrasting color thread for the stitching on their shorts (see the link).
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=17163
Do you find this look flattering? I always thought it accentuated the largest and most unattractive part of me, the part most women try to camouflage a bit. But a couple of guys told me recently that they thought it was slimming.
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07-26-2006, 02:10 PM #2
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07-26-2006, 02:11 PM #3
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But it looks good on you!!!
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Does * this * make * my* butt * look * big?
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07-26-2006, 02:13 PM #4
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I personally like it. I do not know if it would make me look slimmer, but I do like the look.
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07-26-2006, 02:13 PM #5
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I think it's pretty. Terry has a really cool pair with pink stitching. My Sugois have light gray. I like it. _All_ bike shorts are slimming!
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07-26-2006, 02:15 PM #6
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I think (sadly) that most manufacturers think women cyclist are all size 2's and have lovely, firm, tight little rears and most do but then there's folks like me. I tried on those PI shorts and well - let's just say it wasn't pretty. Not pretty at all!
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07-26-2006, 02:22 PM #7
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I noticed stitching like that on AuntieK's shorts in the post about the TT race she did with yellow. I thought they looked very pretty. Slimming? Does it make my gut disappear? That's all I care about!
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07-26-2006, 02:26 PM #8
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Bubba's also!
Originally Posted by Adventure Girl
And, you are obviously talking about somebody else's butt.
These are Descente's version of how to make a wide load look even wider.
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07-26-2006, 02:32 PM #9
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The reason I'm asking is that I seem to have misplaced (not lost because they will show up) a pair of Castelli shorts. The current version has the contrasting stitching. I just don't see that posterior in those shorts, but I love Castelli for the road. Sigh . . .
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=19913Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-26-2006, 02:35 PM #10
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Yeah well you look a whole LOT better than one of those Pillsbury Dough ladies that come waddling out of a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet!
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07-26-2006, 02:40 PM #11
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Well, thanks, but just because I look better doesn't mean it looks good! Kind of like comparing muffin tops - no matter what size the roll is, it still is unattractive.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-26-2006, 02:42 PM #12
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I actually just bought those PI shorts not too long ago. I have large thighs and I think they are slimming from the front, but I think they make my butt look slightly bigger than my all black shorts
. That's ok though because I love the chamois and that's more important to me.
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07-26-2006, 02:45 PM #13
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I love the contrasting stiches. As long as they don't go down the front (camel toe) or straight down between the butt cheeks like a g string they're OK with me.
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07-26-2006, 02:46 PM #14
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Hey, I recognize those sturdy legs on that princess getting her tiara adjusted. Is that a scone she's eating? Originally Posted by SadieKate
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07-26-2006, 02:51 PM #15
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that stitching makes them appear to me to be inside out!
