The Mother of All Shorts

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Front view of light lavender maternity shorts showing high rise seamless stretch fit on pregnant model against stone wall

Mothering is hard. These shorts make it a little easier.

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Buttery soft + wildly stretchy

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Lightweight + breathable

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Cooling + Sweat-wicking

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No rolling down or riding up

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Ultra-comfy waistband

The only pregnancy + postpartum pair you’ll
want to wear.

  • Three-quarter view of The Staple 7-inch black maternity shorts on pregnant model showcasing full-coverage belly panel and mid-thigh fit with sunlit window background
  • Three-quarter view of The Staple 7-inch black maternity shorts showing high-rise belly panel on pregnant model
  • Seated side view of Staple 7-inch black maternity shorts on pregnant model showing over-belly panel and 7-inch inseam

The Staple (maternity-friendly)

$39 USD

If your comfiest undies and favorite bike shorts had a baby, The Staple would be it: Super stretchy. Buttery soft. Sweat-wicking and cooling. Supportive without squeezing. Grab your regular size for the first trimester, size up (if you need) for your second and third, and use either (or both!) when your bun is out of the oven.

Size

Color

Black

Length

5"
7"
9"

Free shipping on 2+ shorts* and a gift with 3+

Made for everyone and their mother(hood)

Coverage: Semi-sheer

You’re not the only one who 
can do it all.

The Staple

Our multitasking undershorts are a mom’s best friend, keeping you cool, comfy and covered from your first trimester to their first steps (and beyond). 

✓ Stretch up to two sizes without sagging or digging in ✓ No belly pressure ✓ Anti-chafing ✓ Breathable, cooling, and sweat-wicking ✓ Seamless, tagless, and itch-free ✓ Ultra-gentle on surgical scars and tender spots
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Close-up collage of maternity shorts showing high-rise stretch waistband and long anti-chafing legs on pregnant models Front and side views of maternity shorts showcasing high-rise stretch belly panel and anti-chafing long-leg fit on models in lavender, black, and nude

Comfortable by Design

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No digging in, rolling down, or pressure on your belly.
Wide inner-thigh panel with flat seams that won’t irritate your skin or rub together when you walk. 
Lightweight, sweat-wicking, and cooling to help you stay chill, day and night.
No silicone grippers or pinchy elastics—fabric lays flat against your skin without squeezing. 
Knit-in cotton crotch that’s soft, breathable, and gentle on your sensitive bits.

“They’re incredibly versatile: They come in multiple lengths, sizes, and colors, and I can wear them for more coverage, a smoother look under skirts, or on their own for sleeping or lounging around the house.”

“They give me a smooth, clean line and work well with both fitted and roomy skirts and dresses — and since they're breathable, I won't overheat even on those days when the air feels like a blanket of humidity.”

“Today, Thigh Society leads a category of products it invented.”

“An incredibly lightweight and breathable base layer, these shorts physically prevent the skin of your thighs from ever actually making contact.”

“They may look like a shapewear short, but they don’t act as shapewear, and definitely don’t fit snug like shapewear.”

“As soon as I put on the anti-chafing shorts, I immediately knew they’d be a game changer.”

“Thigh Society allows you the freedom to wear what you want and being comfortable in your own skin.”

“They’re incredibly versatile: They come in multiple lengths, sizes, and colors, and I can wear them for more coverage, a smoother look under skirts, or on their own for sleeping or lounging around the house.”

“They give me a smooth, clean line and work well with both fitted and roomy skirts and dresses — and since they're breathable, I won't overheat even on those days when the air feels like a blanket of humidity.”

“Today, Thigh Society leads a category of products it invented.”

“An incredibly lightweight and breathable base layer, these shorts physically prevent the skin of your thighs from ever actually making contact.”

“They may look like a shapewear short, but they don’t act as shapewear, and definitely don’t fit snug like shapewear.”

“As soon as I put on the anti-chafing shorts, I immediately knew they’d be a game changer.”

“Thigh Society allows you the freedom to wear what you want and being comfortable in your own skin.”

“They’re incredibly versatile: They come in multiple lengths, sizes, and colors, and I can wear them for more coverage, a smoother look under skirts, or on their own for sleeping or lounging around the house.”

“They give me a smooth, clean line and work well with both fitted and roomy skirts and dresses — and since they're breathable, I won't overheat even on those days when the air feels like a blanket of humidity.”

“Today, Thigh Society leads a category of products it invented.”

“An incredibly lightweight and breathable base layer, these shorts physically prevent the skin of your thighs from ever actually making contact.”

“They may look like a shapewear short, but they don’t act as shapewear, and definitely don’t fit snug like shapewear.”

“As soon as I put on the anti-chafing shorts, I immediately knew they’d be a game changer.”

“Thigh Society allows you the freedom to wear what you want and being comfortable in your own skin.”

Mothers Know Best.

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These shorts are ridiculously comfortable and stretchy. I'm 35 weeks pregnant and the shorts I bought pre-pregnancy still fit...OVER my bump!

— Amanda M

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I love that they fit all throughout the pregnancy and were perfect under sundresses and even great as super comfy shorts to wear to bed or around the house.

— Michelle L.

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I spent months trying different leggings and maternity options and nothing has been as comfortable as these shorts. They stay perfectly in place, are a great breathable material, prevent any chafing.

— Danielle M

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They have fit me super well in my pregnancy from first to second trimester and have been such a game changer for wearing short dresses or wearing dresses in the heat.

— Holly J.

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I'm 27 weeks pregnant and these shorts go all the way up without digging into my belly or squeezing

— Nathalia S.

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FAQs

These are buttery soft and stretch to twice their size without bagging or sagging, making them perfect to accommodate a growing belly—and other body changes during pregnancy and beyond.

Thigh Society shorties are totally bump-friendly—they don’t compress you or suck you in like shapewear. Instead, they’re a lightly smoothing, breathable, sweat-wicking essential you’ll reach for again and again.

Flexible and stretchy, our waistband is made from the same fabric as the shorts, just double-folded and sewn-in. It stretches to your curves, never cuts into them, and is designed to stay in place without rolling down. The waistband is like the Loch Ness Monster: you’ll doubt it really exists.

Our shorts stretch up to 2x their size without bagging or sagging, making them perfect for your pre-and-post-partum journey. We recommend sticking with your regular size for the first trimester, and sizing up for the second and third. Then you can continue wearing both once your baby is here!

Our shorts are made from the highest quality yarns that are soft and silky-smooth against the skin—even surgical scars. The Staple short acts as a light barrier, helping protect scars and stitches from snagging against your clothes.