DDH, I think you'd have to lose a LOT of weight for the shorts to get to the chafing point. Mine fit me (seemingly the same as always) after I lost 35 pounds.

I only have one pair of the $$$ ones- I sure can't afford more. Watch for sales, watch eBay, watch Sierra Trading Post, watch the TE sale page and the Terry clearance pages, shop using Froogle. You can catch the item you want for 50% off sometimes.

Nanci