As a petite woman with thick thighs, it's a struggle to find shorts that stay put. Walking down the street can easily turn into a chafe-fest once my shorts start riding up. While annoying, I made it my mission to find comfortable, cute shorts that work with frames like mine. And after combing through thousands of options on the internet, I can confidently say this list includes the best of the best. You'll stay cool, stylish and comfy all summer long with any of these shorts. You can thank me later! 21 Petite-Friendly Summer Shorts for Thick Thighs 1.