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  • Drew is wearing The Original in L/XL
  • Drew is wearing The Original in L/XL

The Original

$39 USD

These super-versatile, velvety-soft wonders give off bike short vibes and are opaque, so they can be layered under clothes or worn alone. Like The Cargo, but without the pocket.

Size

Versatile and practical

Coverage: Opaque

A Base Layer Worth Showing Off

Real-Deal Coverage

Bike shorts, but lighter

Wear Under Clothes or Alone

Est. 2014

Anti-Chafing & Sweat Wicking

No Rolling or Riding Up

The Original

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Khrystyana is wearing The Original in Size M/L
Veronica is wearing The Original in size XL/2XL
Riley is wearing The Original in size M/L
Marina is wearing The Original in Size L/XL

The Original

Frequently Asked Questions

We know, right? It’s partly because of the clever construction, partly because of the first-rate fabric blend, and partly because it supports your body without feeling constricting.

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.

Customer Reviews

Based on 4185 reviews
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Very Satisfied Customer
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
7" original

Love, love ,love them.

M
Michelle Dahlkemper
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: S/M
Great short!

Wore these to Europe under my dresses. They were great and perfect for the hot weather.

G
Gwendolyn Usry
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: L
Size Purchased: L/XL
Love them!

Very comfortable and perfect.

T
Tina Bense
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
Great fit!

I absolutely love this length. I honestly was worried that I would not like them as much as the longer pairs I own, but I was wrong. They stayed in place and I felt covered.

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Judith K
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
Believe the Hype!

I normally don’t believe all the marketing blah, blah, but in this case it’s totally true! Actually doesn’t roll! All of these kinds of shorts always roll up on me, but these really don’t. Also soooo comfortable that I just bought two more, different styles. Thanks so much!

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