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  • The Cargo 5" Charcoal Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cargo 5" Charcoal Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cargo 5" Charcoal Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cargo 5" Charcoal Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cargo 5" Charcoal Thigh Society USA Inc.

The Cargo

$45 USD

Where function meets comfort, meet our classic Original shorts, upgraded WITH A POCKET! Keep your phone or other small items close in these women's cargo shorts with opaque coverage.

Size
Size

Color

Charcoal

Black
Beige
Almond
Sandstone
Raisin
Mocha
Sage
Charcoal
Lapis

Length

Versatile and practical with a pocket

Coverage: Opaque

A Base Layer Worth Showing Off

Real-Deal Coverage

Lighter than bike shorts

Flat Seam Side Pocket

Wear Under Clothes or Alone

Anti-Chafing & Sweat Wicking

No Rolling or Riding Up

The Cargo

Wear When You...

The Cargo

Frequently Asked Questions

We know, right? It’s partly because of the clever construction of our women's cargo shorts, partly because of the first-rate fabric blend and partly because it supports your body without feeling constricting. Plus, IT HAS A POCKET.

They're both! We’re glad you asked. Think of them as a combination between an old-school slip, a boxer brief and a bike short: They give you coverage under short or too-sheer outfits, stop your inner thighs from trying to start a forest fire, and light smoothing with no VPL (the word “panties” weirds us out, too). Plus, the knit-in cotton-rich crotch means you can wear them without underwear if you want, eliminating the need for an extra layer.

Thigh Society shorts don’t compress you or suck you in like shapewear. Instead, they’re a lightweight, 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. The waistband is like the Loch Ness Monster: you’ll doubt it really exists.

The pocket is made of the exact same fabric as the shorts, and sewn in with a flat seam that sits flush against your body. No added bulk aside from the treasures you decide to stash in it.

Customer Reviews

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Jennifer Hakonen
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
OBSESSED

I got the 5" shorts in both Sage and Charcoal and I am obsessed. I wore them on planes during vacation and they were extremely comfortable. I'm currently a little self-conscious about my weight, but they made me look and feel sexy to the point that I was confident wearing them as just shorts (not having to wear them under something, though I did that too) with t-shirts. I've also worn them to the gym a few times - they give me a lot of flexibility and coverage. I was a little upset that they started to pill on the first wash, despite me washing them as instructed, but that should be easy enough to fix I think.

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Jennifer Hakonen
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
Huge fan

These were one of three pairs of cargo shorts I bought and I absolutely love them. I took them on vacation for 2 weeks and they were perfect to wear under my shorter dresses so I would have more confidence/less fear of the wind blowing my skirts up. I love the pocket - it was perfect for storing my hotel key card and my phone. They were extremely comfortable. One caveat is that they are *not* great for humid environments, as my bum got quite sweaty (I don't hold that against them, they're thicker than other TS shorts and were not intended for that) but that's just a warning for others.

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Paula Choi
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
So Comfortable

These have become my favourite shorts for everything and I want to get like five more in different colours. True to design, they don’t ride up on the thighs like my other bike shorts do so no chafing and my hooha doesn’t get as sweaty when I do my workouts. The pocket is also super functional, although I do wonder why there’s only one on the right side (probably not as helpful for the lefties out there). I will definitely be making another purchase in the future <3

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Mary Brown
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: 3XL/4XL
Love these!

Most comfortable underwear ever. Being in a wheelchair, I strive for more comfort. These help dramatically!

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AllyCat
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 3XL
Size Purchased: 3XL/4XL
1 point off for price, but otherwise perfect

I really didn't want to love these, because they're so expensive.
I picked the cargo because im a T1D and wanted the pocket to hide my pump. There is only 1 pocket, on the right side. I wish they'd add a second pocket. After almost 7 wears and several washes, they still fit and feel great. They aren't rolling up or down. They aren't too tight around the leg. They haven't snagged on anything, and they seem to be pretty cooling. Would recommend, but also please do SALES.

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