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Written by Leo Reed in Clothing & Accessories last updated April 2022 LiveLifeBig.net may earn a small commission when you use one of the links on this page to purchase. Shorts are probably up there for one of the greatest inventions of all time. They’re light, easy to move in, and extremely comfortable… IF you’re getting the right shorts. But that's not always easy for fat guys and big dudes to pull off. From the waist to the thighs, we need something that fits differently and this isn't always easy to find- which is exactly why I put together this article. We're going to cover everything you need to know about picking out the perfect pair of shorts along with 7 our favorite options for just about every situation. But if you're short on time (sorry about the pun) and just want to see what made the list, you can check them out here: Best All AroundBest Sizing Options For Big ThighsCheck Price On WalmartBest Cargo ShortsMost FashionableCheck Price On WalmartBest Denim Shorts For Big GuysBest For Short GuysCheck Price On Amazon Dockers certainly isn't going for subtlety with the name of these shorts...but I also don't disagree that these really could be the perfect shorts. But perfect for who is the question every big guy and fat dude needs to ask and while they aren't marketed directly to us, Dockers has included big and tall sizing that runs up to size 60 which isn't going to work for every guy but does give them more coverage than most other brands. Still, it takes more than fat-friendly sizing to get the best all around spot on this list and it's the combination of great pricing, comfortable stretchy material, and a variety of color combinations that helped these shorts earn the top spot. It also helps that there are more than 22,000 five-star reviews for these shorts on Amazon and even more across the web- so I'm far from the only big guy who's a fan. These fit like a nice pair of khakis which not only makes them more comfortable but you also have a better idea of what you're getting in terms of sizing. I've got sort of a big behind and dockers always run tight so depending on how you carry your weight (or if you're a strong fat guy that does a lot of squats) you might not be a fan of the tightness. The only other downside is that the inseam is a little all over the place. On their Amazon page, Dockers lists the inseam at both 9.5 inches and 10 inches in different spots. I've found the inseam to be 9.5 inches so that's the assumption I would make. Half an inch usually won't make much of a difference and for most guys these will fall just above the knee as they're designed to do. As if all that wasn't already enough, you can also pick these shorts up at a great price that's easy on the budget. You can check out all the style options along with today's price on Amazon by clicking here. Best Sizing Options For Big Thighs: KingSize Men's Big & Tall 10" Flex Chino Shorts Best Sizing Options For Big ThighsCheck Price On AmazonCheck Price On AmazonCheck Price On Walmart We've already seen the perfect shorts from Dockers on this list but this time we're looking at the 8" inseam variation which can be a better choice for guys that are under 5' 8" or so. Fat guys that aren't tall can have a heck of a time with shorts since the standard 10" inseam can sometimes fall under the knee. This can leave you looking shorter than you actually are and can really throw off your proportions. But when guys under 6 feet wear shorts with shorter inseams like these, it can make the legs appear longer and restore some balance to your overall look. Of course, there is a point where shorter shorts stop helping your look and start to look strange. I've found that 8" is a great spot for most guys and while some skinny guys can make the 7" look work I don't think it's a good choice for fatter men with bigger thighs. After all, we aren't trying to show off our thick thighs but just balance our look. While this specific version doesn't have quite the volume of reviews as the 10" inseam, they are the same short overall. That means we can expect the same high-quality, stretchy fabric and fat-guy friendly fit that we saw in the 10" perfect short from Dockers. You can read more reviews, check out the four classic colors, and see today's price on Amazon by clicking here. Best Athletic Shorts: Champion Men's 9" Mesh Short Best Athletic ShortsCheck Price On Amazon