ExOfficio Amphi Shorts (For Women)

Comfy enough for hiking and fishing, but dressy enough for a cookout. I like them for fishing, because I can hook my hip waders to the built in belt. Size runs a little small, but I found one that works for me. This is a closeout, so get them if you can before they run out. Hopefully ExOfficio will reintroduce them.

It's SO tough to find outdoor women's clothes that are a true size 14, 16, or 18; usually the XXL's in the big brands go up to a size 12 and stop, and it's frustrating! Or if they do label something a 16/18, it usually fits my size 10/12 friends, or they build it as if women had all the curves of a 12 year old boy - no room for the badonkadonk. I was pleased to see these listing an XXL as a size 18/20, as I thought that'd give me half a chance. Got them on, and they seem to fit okay, EXCEPT they are SO high waisted. The waist band comes up OVER my belly button. I haven't worn stuff like that since... ever. I tried them on a short hike and pulled my shirt out over them, but I have a funny feeling these will find their way into my Mom's closet soon. So CLOSE Ex Officio. SO close. Please keep trying.

I like the concept of these shorts, and good color. However, the fit is a bit off. The waist to crotch distance is a bit long. I find that I either have to pull them up too high and look like a mom-dork, or pull them down on my waist and then the crotch hangs down an inch or so too far. It kind of feels like a diaper. However, I would wear them camping or in the woods when I'm not trying to look too cute and just want a lightwieght short.

I really wanted to love these because their quality and features were outstanding. Unfortunately, ExOfficio Amphi Shorts just didn't work with my body type well (5'7" 140 lbs). I returned them. I appear to need something a little more semi fitted.

I enjoyed these for about anything. They are comfortable, soft, and versatile.