Review: Athleta "Whatever" skort

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Kirsten - you may want to rethink this skort. I tried it - the shorts are way too small for my thighs when the waist of the skort was still too big for my waist. It hung horribly on me (bunched up above my rear, below my waist). I really, really wanted to love it, but I just couldn't. Returned it.

Awww...poo. If it didn't fit you, then it almost certainly won't fit me.

[Pedal Wench]

I bought this - based on the glowing recommendations. They're adorable - can't wait to start wearing them.

I'm 5'4" and I couldn't decide between the petite and regular. So, I've got the Khaki in regular and asphalt in petite. I also bought the "dolphin", but the color is too similar to the khaki, so it's going back. As mentioned, the difference in the hems is about 1.5". The regular hits just above my knee - I'm kinda short-legged for a woman. The asphalt is a really dark gray. I wish there were pockets too - I don't carry a purse - just need a pocket for my Jimi wallet, phone and keys. Might have to sew a little purse onto it!

Oh - the shorts underneath are snug - not tight. I have a typical cyclist body with thighs probably a size larger than my waist. I wouldn't want to show off the shorts, but for an occasional wind gust, they're fine. They don't bunch up in the back, but I could see how that's possible with the fitted waist line.

[Trek420]

I bought this - based on the glowing recommendations. They're adorable - can't wait to start wearing them.

That's my gal. Doing it for the economy

[Pedal Wench]

That's my gal. Doing it for the economy

Yeah, that's why I bought TWO of them. Shoot - even debating keeping the Dolphin (very light beige) one --- do I need three????

[KnottedYet]

My "boysenberry" skort just arrived!

It is everything I hoped it would be: a perfect fit and the perfect shade of rich deep purpley-wine.

Goes nicely with the navy tank top I ordered to wear with it (and with my other gray skort).

I don't think I'll order a third skort unless they go on some massive sale later. Two is enough to keep me happy for now!

[Pedal Wench]

I'm still torn on which length is best for me. I'm 5'4.5" with kinda short legs - typical cyclist muscular. The regulars hit just above my knee (hiding the muscular part), the petite an 1.5" shorter. The petite is a little more 'flirty' but at my age (approaching 50) I'm wondering if that's not appropriate. What say the wise women of TE?

[Crankin]

Wear it! (the short one).
I am 57 and I wear short skirts for casual wear. Not for work, but geez, all that cycling has to pay off. Show off those muscles.

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For some reason this thread cracks me up! I have that skirt in the blue print. Love it.

[Juliegoddess]

I've fallen in LOVE with skorts this year as well! However, my budget being the tight way that it is, I have to buy the cheapies. Target had one from Champion, and I'm really enjoying it. It's a bit short...well, okay, it's REALLY short!! haha! But, since cycling has given me kick-a** legs, I just show 'em off. The little shorts underneath are tight on my thighs as I, too, am gaining the cyclist's body of smaller waist and chunky thighs. But I am loving that, too!! haha!

Here's the link to the Champion.

[skhill]

[QUOTE=Juliegoddess;595303]I've fallen in LOVE with skorts this year as well! However, my budget being the tight way that it is, I have to buy the cheapies. Target had one from Champion, and I'm really enjoying it. It's a bit short...well, okay, it's REALLY short!! haha! But, since cycling has given me kick-a** legs, I just show 'em off. The little shorts underneath are tight on my thighs as I, too, am gaining the cyclist's body of smaller waist and chunky thighs. But I am loving that, too!! haha!

I tried on that running skirt at Target too, and it's really really really short! My bike short tan lines were several inches down from the hem, leaving frighteningly white skin showing. That, and the smallness of the key pocket led me to not buy it.... But isn't it great to feel good in a short skirt!?!