Do you find this slimming?

[SadieKate]

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=19913

[HappyAnika]

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.

[light_sabe_r]

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.

[SadieKate]

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.

Uh, I wonder what the front of the Castelli's look like.

[SadieKate]

Yep, down the front. But isn't it weird that they put women's shorts on a male manikin? What was their marketing department drinking that day?

http://www.castelli-us.com/ps-628-4-...nna-short.aspx

[mimitabby]

Yep, down the front. But isn't it weird that they put women's shorts on a male manikin? What was their marketing department drinking that day?

http://www.castelli-us.com/ps-628-4-...nna-short.aspx

oh, wow, you're right! i guess to make you think 150 bucks will make you look like that??

[Nanci]

Whoever's butt that is, as I said, slimming. I WISH my butt was that little!! Can't you see, everything outside the lines doesn't count??

My worst ever butt shorts (that I sent back) were the Shebeast expensive ones. Because of the way they were pieced together in the back. Talk about square butt...

[sydney_b]

That's ok though because I love the chamois and that's more important to me.

No kidding. Function first. Besides, so long as when you're wearing them, you're putting miles on your bike, they look great. You're active, taking care of yourself, havin' fun ... of course they and especially *you* look good.

[Lenusik]

I think that stitches are great. I have a pair of Assos short which I absolutely love. They have excellent padding that lasts for a century ride. They are short, which I also prefer. But the best part about them, they are red, but the butt part is black. And it is definitely slimming!

[chickwhorips]

slimming? sheesh like you need help with the slimming lenusik.

[Lenusik]

Oh common, I certainly don't like to wear certain short. No PI for me. The do not look good at all - or i don't look good at all in them. It looks like a have diaper all over my rear end.

[snapdragen]

I think that stitches are great. I have a pair of Assos short which I absolutely love. They have excellent padding that lasts for a century ride. They are short, which I also prefer. But the best part about them, they are red, but the butt part is black. And it is definitely slimming!

Yeah, yeah, you are a skinny thing L....but you're also pregnant -- just you wait missy

[Lenusik]

Yeah, yeah, you are a skinny thing L....but you're also pregnant -- just you wait missy

I know, I know. That's why I am sending a last year's photo. I am still in the same shape but I will get funny looking pretty soon.

[mtbdarby]

Here are the castelli shorts I was talking about! Look at the waistband - aren't these the sexiest shorts you've evern seen (at least on this model?).

I can't believe how excited these shorts have gotten me, lol. But I can't justify forking over $150 for shorts right now either, so I dream...

L - love the red/black assos shorts too. Can't wait to see how the baby belly looks in them - I bet you'll look adorabel!

Oh, what a dork - TE sold these on ebay! Susan, do you have any more hiding in the closet???

[maillotpois]

Yeah, yeah, you are a skinny thing L....but you're also pregnant -- just you wait missy

Whoo boy! No kidding. I think maybe one shouldn't gain 75 pounds when pregnant. Not that I am speaking from experience or anything. And she's what, 10? And I still have about 10 of those pounds on me....