These shorts do not go over the belly but they have elastic material on both sides of the shorts which keeps the shorts from putting pressure into the stomach when sitting. Im able to just slide them on and off and they stay in place while wearing them. Im 58 and weigh 210 with a nice round belly and I got a size XL. They fit just right. Not to tight and not baggy either, they also aren't to short on me either and I have really long legs! They are a stretchy material which makes it much more comfortable. I recommend these shorts especially if you don't mind them not going over the belly.