I had to run to the mall yesterday and parked by JCPenney. I haven't shopped there in years, but I passed by a display with shorts that were on sale for $14.99 and picked up a pair---well, they are super comfy! I'm going to go back and get more while they are still on sale. Because they have a stretchy waist, they are forgiving for the muffin top area, but they don't look like typical elastic waist shorts.

Anyway, I highly recommend if you are apple shaped or have a mommy tummy or whatever. http://www.jcpenney.com/ana-knit-waist-poplin-short/prod.jump?ppId=ppr5007199309&catId=cat100250098&deptId=dept20000013&urlState=/g/womens-shorts/N-bwo3xD1nopgy