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  • Kay is wearing The Cooling in size S/M

The Cooling

$39 USD

Chill out in our lightest shorts yet. Made with silky, hi-tech performance fabric that pulls heat and moisture away from the body. We feel better already.

Size

Moisture wicking for hot days

Very light coverage—our thinnest short

For Bottoms That Need To Chill

Sheer Coverage

Cools By Up to 1°

Ultra-Stretchy

Light as Air

Anti-Chafing

No Rolling or Riding Up

The Cooling

Wear When You...

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

They’re 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.

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

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Patricia Burke
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Wear that cute sundress to the theme park!

Alright so all my shorts were either in the dryer or dirty...so I had to wear a dress...all day walking outside in 90+ temps with crazy humidity at Epcot. This could have been a huge disaster and miserable thigh chafing experience. But it was a glorious fun day. Tried The Cooling 9" thighsociety sheer under shorts. I will be buying more and have a whole new set of clothing options for the parks. I was very comfy all day. Will be buying more.

And they are very size inclusive.

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Kristine Anderson
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
Very comfortable

Well constructed and very comfortable.

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Anna
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: XL/2XL
They stay put and are VERY Comfortable

I’m heavy, so my thighs are definitely on the “fleshy” side and could use a little smoothing under my pants and jeans. I’ve tried other brands of longline undergarments in the past, but most of them were actual shapewear so the amount of spandex in them had me sweating up a storm and almost hitting the panic button while just trying to get them up and on! (I thought I might slingshot myself across the room, some of them were so tight!) When I saw an ad for Thigh Society, I went on their website and scoured their reviews. I was particularly impressed with their statement that they ONLY make/sell bike shorts and that is ALL that they make/sell. Experts, then, right? So I decided to order the 17” shorts in The Cooling version; I bought a nude and a black pair. I have worn them both. I received them really quickly, like within a week or 10 days of ordering, and when I went to try them on I was SO surprised! They are BUTTERY SOFT and TRULY COMFORTABLE! Easy to get on and off. And they really did keep me pretty cool and dry under my jeans. Even though they are not technically marketed as shapewear, they still do a good job of smoothing me out under my clothes, which is everything I was looking for in an undergarment: I look smoother in my clothes; they are soft, don’t pinch anywhere, and are easy to get into and wear all day; sitting and standing throughout the day the waist and leg bands stay put and don’t roll up or down throughout the day; They don’t cut in or cut off my circulation; and they didn’t make me feel overheated under my jeans. I have long nails, as well, and I did not have any problems getting them up and in place, or accidentally poke any holes or runs in the fabric, since the yarn is really stretchy and forgiving. I give these 5 out of 5 stars. They are on the pricey side, but worth every penny, in my opinion. Now that I have tried them out in the 17”, I will get a few more in a shorter length and try them out as boy shorts-style undies for the hotter days. I have a feeling I will like those just as much. I completely recommend this product! P.S. I am putting in my review that these run “True To size,” because I did order my usual size according to the website’s size chart. I will say, they are pretty roomy, not loose, but also not tight. It would have been possible to have sized down, but then I think I might have sacrificed some of the stretch, comfort and coolness, and might have been more prone to putting runs in the fabric. It would be your preference, of course, but I would recommend sticking to your actual body measurements when choosing your size and enjoy the more comfortable fit, as they are intended.

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LuAnne D
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: L
Size Purchased: M/L

Absolutely love them!
I was skeptical that they would stay in place, they do. I guess I’ll be shopping for more skirts and dresses!

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AMBER G.
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Awesome product, but…

I love this product! They do roll down from the top for me, but I don’t mind at all really! The legs stay in place well! I forget that I’m wearing them sometimes! I would definitely recommend! Wish they weren’t so pricey though.

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