Lots of people love Patagonia’s Baggies, but I’ve never found them particularly flattering. So after watching Quin Gable’s Reel about her favorite alternative pairs of nylon hiking and swimming shorts, I called her up to learn more about why she likes them better.
I’ve been an outdoor travel and adventure influencer for the past seven years, but I often just can’t find clothes that fit my body type. I’m tall and athletic but curvy. In stores like REI, the outdoor-clothing options for women are often limited to the same four colors and a few sizes. And basically, they’re often targeting a more narrow body shape.
Patagonia’s popular Baggies shorts are a good example. They look so cute on other people but never work for me. They’re not for girls with a little bit of ass or hips. So over the past few months, I went on a mission to find lightweight shorts that actually fit but have similarly fun colors, can be worn hiking or in the water, and are a bit retro and high-waisted. After receiving dozens of shorts from various brands, I’ve got six favorite pairs I’d recommend to anyone who finds that Baggies flatten their butt.
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