By Brenda from San Diego on 03/18/2007
Pros:
Breathable, Allows Free Movement, Lightweight, Stylish, Comfortable
I bought the red and the black size large. The black look the best on my size 14 body. I have a belly and the Datona top is a perfect match with these bottoms for me. The red look a little to crotchy so I'll look for them to fit better after I loose a few pounds. But the black are good to go now.
Best Hot Yoga Shorts Ever
By Susanna from Victoria, BC, Canada on 04/19/2007
Describe Yourself:
Devoted Yogini
Pros:
Durable, Stylish, Allows Free Movement, Lightweight, Breathable
Best Uses:
Gym, Warm Weather, Running, Bikram Yoga
I do Bikram yoga 4-5 times per week. I've been looking for a short-short that doesn't grab, bind, pinch, stretch out or bunch up, while maintaining just a little modesty, and also wick away the sweat. This is perfect--everything from fit, style, fabric, construction is top-notch. I will buy this again and again.
I love the fit and comfort
By Dot the gym rat from Atlantic Beach, FL on 03/12/2008
Describe Yourself:
Gym Rat
Pros:
Comfortable, Breathable, Stylish, Lightweight, Allows Free Movement
I love the fit.The shorts are snug enough around my thighs but not too tight. They are perfect for working out and do not ride up. I would love to have some more basic colors to choose from like grey, brown and navy. I always order black because I can find tops to match them.
These are the best workout shorts ever!
By HazelP from Colorado on 10/12/2006
Pros:
Stylish, Durable, Breathable, Lightweight, Comfortable
Best Uses:
Running, Gym, Competition, Warm Weather
I have bought clothing from Fit Couture for several years now, and always been extremely pleased with my purchases, but the Barbados shorts are far and away my favorite item. I got three pair and need to buy more because they are all I want to wear these days.
The fit of these shorts is so incredibly flattering. I love how they provide full coverage over the low back while still having the low rise front. And unlike other very short workout shorts I've owned (from Nike, specifically), I love the very slight flare they have at the back of the leg, so they don't creep up at all.
These really are my perfect workout shorts -- I'd highly recommend them!
By NeedsBetterShorts from Ann Arbor, MI on 07/02/2008
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Pros:
Comfortable, Lightweight
These didn't work for me. I tried both the M and S sizes, both felt really big, even though the size chart put me squarely in M territory. It was really great that when I got the too big M, I was able to call in for a S exchange and they shipped immediately, without charge, before I even returned the M! The S also felt big though, and neither seemed to have any sense of bias cut - the shorts seemed too long in the front and too short in the back, I thought the cut would compensate for that, but alas, no. I don't think that the cut would prevent ride-up, either. As a very fit person, but also a petite girl with curves, I didn't care for these at all.
By Runner Girl from NC on 08/09/2007
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Comfortable, Stylish, Breathable
Best Uses:
Running, Competition, Warm Weather, Gym
I love these shorts and will be ordering more soon! I ordered a size bigger b/c compression type shorts normally run small. These do not. I am a size 4 and the mediums are too large. I will def order a small next time. Other than that, they are great! Very soft, very flattering. I've had tons of compliments on them!
