Best Shorts for Pear Shape

Buttery-soft biker short with a high-rise waistband. 5-inch inseam, four-way stretch.

Watch out: Quality inconsistency between product lines. Membership model creates friction. Less premium finish and feel compared to higher price-point brands.

Relaxed-fit training short with elasticated waist and side pockets. Lightweight woven fabric.

Watch out: Less forgiving than Sweaty Betty for pear shapes at the hip. Techfit range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer medium compression.

Lightweight training short with inner brief. Four-way stretch recycled fabric, side pockets.

Watch out: Can feel loose and uncontoured on straight or athletic shapes. 7/8 length runs long for petite women — the biker short avoids this entirely.

Lightweight running short with built-in liner brief. Anti-odour HeatGear fabric, 3-inch inseam.

Watch out: Less fashion-forward aesthetic than UK-native brands. Rush range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer moderate compression over maximum.

Lightweight running shorts with integrated briefs. Breathable mesh panels. Great entry-level option for new runners.

Watch out: Less premium finish and feel. Some ranges feel cheap to touch even when they perform well. Limited aesthetic appeal compared to branded activewear.

Lightweight training shorts with built-in brief. Drawcord waist. Recycled materials.

Watch out: Can feel loose and uncontoured on straight or athletic shapes. 7/8 length runs long for petite women — the biker short avoids this entirely.

Supportive compression with bum-sculpting seams. High-waisted. Sweat-wicking.

Watch out: 7/8 leggings run long for women under 5'4". Zero Gravity fabric loses compression faster than the Power fabric. Premium price with steep sales cycle.

Lightweight run shorts with high-rise waistband. Zipper pocket. Reflective detail.

Watch out: Align goes sheer in light colours and during sweaty activity. Wunder Train can be tight in the calf for muscular calves. Premium price makes sizing mistakes expensive.

Minimal coverage for maximum speed. Four-way stretch. Continuous drawcord.

Watch out: Align goes sheer in light colours and during sweaty activity. Wunder Train can be tight in the calf for muscular calves. Premium price makes sizing mistakes expensive.

Medium coverage running shorts with drawcord waist. Reflective details for low-light runs.

Watch out: Quality varies significantly between ranges — Pro products are worth it, some Dri-FIT basics feel cheap. Tight waistband on Pro styles can be uncomfortable for apple shapes.

Lightweight, sweat-wicking shorts with a brief liner. Side slits for range of motion.

Watch out: Quality varies significantly between ranges — Pro products are worth it, some Dri-FIT basics feel cheap. Tight waistband on Pro styles can be uncomfortable for apple shapes.

Castelli entry-level women cycling short. KISS Air2 chamois, elastic-free leg gripper, UPF 50.

Watch out: Sizing is notoriously difficult. No utility outside cycling. Not suitable for pear or plus shapes without significant sizing up.