I cycle daily and was thinking to update my summer wardrobe with some basic cotton-based (just not too sporty looking) bicycle shorts which I can style with blouses/shirts/longer t-shirts. Looking to wear them for work too so don’t want to get some bad quality/see -through ones. Thanks!

  • giriinthejungle@lemmy.worldOP
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    7 months ago

    Did not expect this post to survive to a point of obtaining more details. :)

    • yes, I love GAP fit short. They are the most comfortable ones for me. However, they have side pockets (which I love when I am doing sports) but that gives away they are sporty. Am looking for something more versatile.
    • Yes, I am. Just figured cotton(mix) might go better with shirts (big fan of oversized stripe/Hawaiian shirts + tops under)
    • And am in Europe and have access to many brands, but you are correct, to the American limited.

    Thanks for your time!

    • 200ok@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      Have you tried the GAP’s athletic “sister brand” Athleta? It’s hit or miss and I find they’re quality is in between GAP and Lululemon. A few of their pants I can wear to work. It’s a bit pricey but they have regular sales that I take advantage of and have been happy with most of the things I purchased there.

      • giriinthejungle@lemmy.worldOP
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        7 months ago

        No! I buy GAP often and never any of damn tracking engines offered me Athlete. I just checked and I can actually order it, so that great! I don’t mind paying a bit more when I know it’s good. That being said, lululemon I still haven’t tried out due to the price. Would you recommend them? Are they that good?

        • 200ok@lemmy.world
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          7 months ago

          I still have Lululemon clothes I bought a decade ago and they still look good.

          I find their “align” biker shorts pretty flattering because they don’t squeeze at the openings, but I get a longer length (6 inch) because I found the shorter ones would ride up. They’re also a more breathable (thinner but not see-through) fabric that’s nicer for summer.