Athletic Works Women's Plus Size Core Active Dri-Works Bike Shorts, Size 0X-5X

Thank goodness these were available in one size too large for me, because I have never assimilated with the style of tight fitting, body-shape revealing pants. The bigger size gives me some loose material for concealment as I prefer. I can be more comfortably active with a slightly loose but stretchy fit and a long top to cover up. So comfortable at the waistline, the material is as durable as, yet not rough like, jean cotton with a metal zipper and button. The wide, covered, flat elastic makes it easy to pull on the shorts quickly. These Bike Shorts are cool and breathable cotton with very comfortable and relaxing stretch from some spandex. They will not overstretch since the percentage of spandex is low. Instead of exercising, my chore life brings me to many different movement requirement tasks. These shorts let me reach up, bend for a long time picking up weeds and sticks, rake and pick up a pile, and move along vigorously trimming branches, or pushing or riding the mower. The Danskin Now Bike Shorts are hardy enough not to tear or rip, and I can perform all the work while hardly needing to adjust the shorts. With no need to pull the waist up, pull the legs down, or shift the shorts around, I can keep actively going and get finished sooner. No tag on the waistband prevents the scratchy itch a stiff label can cause. My activities are very important therefore, the correct apparel for the work is essential. Danskin Now is an apparel line that suits my needs, fits with all the comfort there could possibly be, and is plenty rugged and tough for accomplishing the hard work. The short's color of indigo blue is exactly the color of real indigo. It is not navy dark but dark enough that outdoor stains do not show up—perfect, and a beautiful shade. The length keeps my thighs covered and the shorts go to a couple of inches above the tops of my knees which I like. The thickness is medium and does not feel hot due to the good cotton fabric and wonderful added moisture absorbing properties. The fabric strength prevents snags, wrinkles, and stretching out. All I could wish for would be one pocket or a material hook for keys, however, my shirt pocket is good enough for that when wearing these really nice shorts.

I absolutely love the feel of this fabric. So soft. The fit is phenomenal. The easy give of the material is incredible, and I really like the wide waistband. Where have these things been all my life? I could have used these several summers ago during the (hotter than steam) drought.