What to wear OFF the saddle? (Incredible Hulk thighs)

[lph]

According to Assos, bless their optimistic Eurofashion hearts, you should wear this:

[GLC1968]

According to Assos, bless their optimistic Eurofashion hearts, you should wear this:

Awesome! LOL

I won't wear jeggings/leggins except for around the house or for athletics. Women with small upper bodies and big legs should NOT wear long sweaters over leggings unless they want to make themselves look like a box! I didn't wear them in the 80's either.

For regular jeans, try the bold curve from Levi's. But be forewarned, they run VERY small. I ordered according to my measurements and I could not get them over my rear. They were definitely cut the right way for larger thighs, smaller waist though. I exchanged them for a larger size, so I'll report back when they arrive (mail order).

[Zen]

sweaters over leggings unless they want to make themselves look like a box!

Not a bulky sweater.
A light drapey knit.

I've been watching too much Project Runway

[ny biker]

I watch too much Stacy and Clinton. They would say: (1) wear trouser jeans (dark wash) and (2) fit the largest part of you and then have a tailor make the rest fit, which in this case would mean altering the waist.

[GLC1968]

Not a bulky sweater.
A light drapey knit.

I've been watching too much Project Runway

Not on this body. My legs are too short, my torso too long. Long sweaters or jackets just makes this even worse! Honestly, when crop tops and high waisted pants were in, I was rockin' it! Now I just try not to offend.

[redrhodie]

Maybe "bold curve" Levis would work for cycling thighs:

http://us.levi.com/family/index.jsp?...146879.3146880

You can even get skinny jeans versions.

[redrhodie]

If I get those jeans, will I finally have a 'bold' curve to my hips?

Thicker waist, narrow hips here.

I don't think it works that way. They have a quiz, so you can figure out your curve factor. You don't sound like a "bold" to me.

You could always get these

http://www.teddygirl.com/buttenhance.html

[malkin]

That Quiz gave me the best laugh! (so + points for the mental health challenge!)

I had to get Brewer to help me out otherwise I wouldn't have gotten off the first screen!

I don't think any of those pants would work for me though.

What are the numbers 28 25 32? Is that a size?

[lph]

You could always get these

http://www.teddygirl.com/buttenhance.html

Hey! I can go buy myself some hips! I've always wanted some

[jessmarimba]

Hahaha I got bold curve!

I actually can't think of anyone who would seriously describe me as "curvy." Even my sister says, "your butt isn't big, it just sticks out a lot." Nothing up top to balance it, either.

[zoom-zoom]

For regular jeans, try the bold curve from Levi's. But be forewarned, they run VERY small. I ordered according to my measurements and I could not get them over my rear. They were definitely cut the right way for larger thighs, smaller waist though. I exchanged them for a larger size, so I'll report back when they arrive (mail order).

I seem to recall from earlier discussion that you and I are built similarly. Have you ever worn the 529 "Curvy" Levis? I have several pair of these and find that they are not even curvy enough for me. My 6s fit me in the waist, but are TIGHT through my butt and thighs. My 8s fit beautifully through my rump and quads, but are gappy in the waist.

I want to get a pair of the Bold curve Curve ID jeans, but am not sure what size would work. Thoughts? I'm thinking 28 or 29...?

[GLC1968]

I seem to recall from earlier discussion that you and I are built similarly. Have you ever worn the 529 "Curvy" Levis? I have several pair of these and find that they are not even curvy enough for me. My 6s fit me in the waist, but are TIGHT through my butt and thighs. My 8s fit beautifully through my rump and quads, but are gappy in the waist.

I want to get a pair of the Bold curve Curve ID jeans, but am not sure what size would work. Thoughts? I'm thinking 28 or 29...?

I have the same problem with the 529's. That, and I couldn't find them short enough (my legs are REALLY short). They are the best that I've found, but still not quite right.

I ordered the bold curve ones in a 28 and a 29 since that's what my measurements said. I couldn't even get the 28's past my thighs and the 29's couldn't get past my ample booty. They definitely LOOKED good when I held them up though - they curved where they should! I have a 31 on the way, but they haven't arrived yet. They should be here soon and I can let you know. For reference, my waist is 27", hips are 37" and thighs are 23.5" (I'm tracking these numbers as I lose weight, so I know these are still current!).

[zoom-zoom]

I have the same problem with the 529's. That, and I couldn't find them short enough (my legs are REALLY short). They are the best that I've found, but still not quite right.

I ordered the bold curve ones in a 28 and a 29 since that's what my measurements said. I couldn't even get the 28's past my thighs and the 29's couldn't get past my ample booty. They definitely LOOKED good when I held them up though - they curved where they should! I have a 31 on the way, but they haven't arrived yet. They should be here soon and I can let you know. For reference, my waist is 27", hips are 37" and thighs are 23.5" (I'm tracking these numbers as I lose weight, so I know these are still current!).

Wow, sounds like their sizing is WAY off, then. Good to know in advance. I think my hips are closer to 39, thighs are a skosh over 23, never really know where to measure for waist, since I never wear jeans that come up anywhere near my natural waist.

[Selkie]

It's amazing how many of us have this issue---small waist, muscular glutes/thighs. If I had the resources, I'd start a clothing line with sizes catering to athletic females.

Complicating the issue for me is the vanity sizing trend. I'm finding the zero petites are too big in the waist while (at times), too tight in the thighs (and too short in inseams since I'm 5'5"). I am not anorexic-thin and am within the "normal" range of the height/weight charts. Might end up having to shop in Juniors, although most of those jeans are cut way too low for my taste.

[jessmarimba]

LL Bean also seems to have relatively small sizes for bottoms. Though they also don't seem to much room for curves - my butt won't fit in any of their pants/shorts unless I'm in a size that the waist is HUGE. I can't speak for thigh room though (by the time I got a pair to pull over my behind, the legs were pretty big on me).

And they're definitely into vanity sizing at Gap, but their Long and Lean (and some of their curvy fit styles) pants seem comfortably stretchy over my chunky legs/butt!

Oh. One more plug. I've had some luck with www.myshape.com - you enter ALL of your measurements and select how you like your clothes to fit, and it comes up with sizes and styles that are flattering. But the clothes aren't cheap.