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 7" Black Thigh Society
  • The Cooling 7" Black Thigh Society
  • The Cooling 7" Black Thigh Society
  • The Cooling 7" Black Thigh Society
  • The Cooling 7" Black Thigh Society

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

Black

Black
Beige
Almond
Ballet
Rosette
Whisper
Bone
Mocha
Charcoal
Sandstone
Twilight

Length

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Mix & Match any style or color

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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Dena
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
7" of comfort

These came in super handy for a trip to Costa Rica, it was super hot and these saved me. I slept in them as well as wore them under skirts/dresses. I wash them by hand and hang dry. They feel thin like pantyhose to the touch, but are deceivingly sturdy. One pair i bought suddenly seems to have developed a small 1-2mm sized hole on one side after maybe 10 wears, plus gentle care, but it looks pretty stable and hopefully won't grow. Highly recommend.

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Deborah E
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: S
Size Purchased: S/M
Excellent!

I've lost a lot of weight and needed to size down for my favorite cooling bike shorts. I also decided to go with the 5" length instead of my usual 7". I'm very happy with my purchase, though they are kind of pricey.

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Tanya
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Love them for traveling.

I’m currently wearing these under a dress in Kyoto where it’s warm. They feel so light and airy. I’m going to buy another pair.

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VR
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
Amazing. No notes.

These shorts are everything I thought they would be. I get so happy when I get to wear them because they're super comfortable. They slip on like butter, and then I forget they're there. This was my first pair, but not my last!

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Karen Hoopingarner
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: L
Size Purchased: L/XL
Comfy but

I love the length of the shorts. They were comfy but I am used to more support. I also had to keep pulling waist up. It was very aggravating.

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