The Cooling

$39

Cool and dry all day — the lightweight base layer you barely feel.

Light as air, cool to the touch

Coverage: Sheer

  • The Cooling 5" Vanilla Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cooling 5" Vanilla Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cooling 5" Vanilla Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cooling 5" Vanilla Thigh Society USA Inc.
  • The Cooling 5" Vanilla Thigh Society USA Inc.

The Cooling

$39

Cool and dry all day — the lightweight base layer you barely feel.

Light as air, cool to the touch

Coverage: Sheer

Size
Size

Color

Vanilla

Black
Beige
Rosette
Mocha
Ballet
Charcoal
Almond
Sandstone
Whisper
Bone
Twilight

Length

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For Bottoms That Need To Chill

Sheer Coverage

Sheer Coverage

Cools By Up to 1°

Cools By Up to 1°

Ultra-Stretchy

Ultra-Stretchy

Light as Air

Light as Air

Anti-Chafing & Sweat Wicking

Anti-Chafing & Sweat Wicking

No Rolling or Riding Up

No Rolling or Riding Up

The original anti-chafe short · Since 2009

The shorts that will save your thighs (and your summer).

★★★★★10,000+ five-star reviews

No more planning your outfit around chafing. No more sweat marks on summer dresses. No more sticking to patio chairs. No more wet underwear. The Cooling fixes all of it — in a fabric so light you'll forget it's on.

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The Cooling

Wear When You...

Khrystyana is wearing The Cooling in size M/L
Khrystyana is wearing The Cooling in size M/L
Illiana is wearing The Cooling in size 3XL/4XL
Illiana is wearing The Cooling in size 3XL/4XL
Lauren is wearing The Cooling in size L/XL
Lauren is wearing The Cooling in size L/XL
Arianna is wearing The Cooling in size S/M
Arianna is wearing The Cooling in size S/M

The Cooling

Frequently Asked Questions

Well, to start, they’re silky smooth under any outfit. But more importantly, if you run hot—and are one of those people who’s constantly setting the thermostat to “meat locker” temperature—these are going to be a revelation.

Our slip shorts are made of hi-tech fabric that lowers the body temperature. (If you want to get geeky about it, the flat cross-section of the yarn offers a wide surface area that quickly releases body heat from your skin.) The yarn texturizing process gives the shorts incredible breathability; the finished ultra-thin fabric is a breeze to wear, literally.

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.

Our sheer leggings offer the moisture-wicking and cooling experience of our shorts with more leg coverage.

Customer Reviews

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Jaime
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
We found a winner

These are by far my favorite of the 3 Thigh Society styles I tried. Very lightweight and breathable. They stay put and give a smooth look under skirts. No thigh chafing.

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Sue
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
Favorite purchase in a long time

I wore these while on vacation. We walked miles each day in 100 degree heat index. I was wearing jean capris and the cooling shorts were wonderful. I did get slightly sweaty but I know they made a huge difference. True to size and very comfortable. Highly recommend.

J
Jenna Leigh Aldridge
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
Rolls up

These are very light weight and I want to love them but they roll up on my thighs.

S
Samantha Garrison
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 3XL
Size Purchased: 3XL/4XL
Big Girl Must

I have a medical condition that I have been battling with and dealing with doctors for a few years now. The weight keeps going up, and I cant regulate body temperature anymore. When I get hot, I get hot for hours and that means horribly sweaty in all the wrong places to make it even more embarrassing. My oldest graduated last week and these had so many great reviews, I just thought I would give them a try.
I was able to sit down and not leave sweat marks when I got up (on the chair or my clothes), I was able to wear a dress and not have sweat dripping down my legs, I was able to be comfortable and not have to readjust these throughout the day because they stayed in place and never rolled up or down. The price is worth it.
From an average mom on a budget, this is worth it and made attending an event for my kid not embarrassing. I was able to be present for him.

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Jane
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
Stood up to the Texas heat!

As a northern lady, I ordered these for a trip to Texas. They did not disappoint!!! I wore them with a sundress in east Texas 85+ degree heat and humidity and was comfortable. I rarely write a review but I am very impressed and delighted with the cooling shorts. Thanks for a great product!!

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