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QuikWik Power Play Skirt

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Updated August 28, 2011

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QuikWik Power Play Skirt

QuikWik Power Play Skirt

Wendy Bumgadner © 2007

The Bottom Line

This combo will prevent chafing with an inner bike short and an outer tennis skirt. Feel feminine and fresh as the fabric wicks away moisture and prevents chafing. The skirt is slit at each side for easy motion. I found the skirt fabric in front to be annoying - I prefer shorts. On the other hand, the skirt helps hide your lumps and bulges, so it may give you more confidence when exercising in public. Each leg has an inner pocket intended for tennis balls. Since they face downwards, I don't know what else you could use them for. Skirt length 17 inches, short inseam 5.5 inches. Sizes 0X-6X.

Pros

  • Sport skirt over bike-type shorts
  • Moisture-wicking fabric

Cons

  • No useful pockets except for tennis balls

Description

  • Moisture-wicking QuikWik fabric
  • Elastic waistband
  • Built-in bike-type shorts with skirt slit at sides

Guide Review - QuikWik Power Play Skirt

This is a fun trend -- sport skirts. I have a walking friend who loves the sport skirt idea. If you want to get more coverage and camouflage for your buns and thighs, or just to feel more feminine when out walking, a sport skirt is one solution.

The Power Play skirt combines a pair of bike shorts underneath a skirt that is slit at the sides. The bike shorts help prevent thigh chafing as well as maintaining decency for activities such as biking, etc. No worries about being lumped in with Britney Spears.

The QuikWik fabric wicks away moisture -- essential to staying comfortable when walking or doing other exercise in warm weather. The shorts have an inner, downward facing pocket on each leg. That's useful for tennis balls, but I don't know what else could be carried in that configuration. Otherwise, there are no pockets.

Now it comes down to the skirt itself. I thought it looked flattering for covering my lumps and bulges. But for walking, I found it annoying to have the fabric flapping against my thighs. This is definitely something for personal preference. For many women, the flattering part will overcome any dislike of wearing the skirt. The skirt length 17 inches and the short inseam is 5.5 inches. Sizes 0X-6X.

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