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  • Brea is wearing The Original in size M/L

The Original

$39 USD

The shorts that started it all! These super-versatile, velvety wonders give off supportive bike short vibes and range from semi-sheer coverage (Halo, Chambray) to mostly opaque (Black, Almond, Raisin, Taupe, Sage, Lapis, Indigo), so they can be layered under clothes or worn alone.

Size

Feels effortless, looks like shorts

Coverage: semi-sheer to mostly opaque. depending on color

A Base Layer Worth Showing Off

So Comfy

Light to Real-Deal Coverage

Wear Under Clothes or Alone

Anti-Chafing

Est. 2014

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 4000 reviews
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Ellen
Fit: Runs Large
Pant Size: S
Size Purchased: S/M
Unsure fit/too warm

I purchased size according to the given measurements. Fits ok, but a little loose. Will they stretch out? I don’t know. I guess time will tell. They are warmer than I anticipated. Not sure they will be comfortable under a dress this summer. Problem is, I didn’t know I could not return them. At this price point, I would have thought twice about ordering if I knew that I could not return them. But…they seem nice if I was sure of the fit and if they turn out to not be too hot in summer weather.

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Barbara
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: S
Size Purchased: XS/S
Not exactly what I expected

My most recent purchase of 2 pairs of 5 in shorts were comfortable at first but they kept rolling up in the legs which is embarrassing to have to keep pulling them down. I wore them under a shorter length summer dress but probably won’t be wearing again.

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Gingerbread
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Wonderful!

These are the most comfortable shorts. I wear them around the house and out running errands. They are opaque enough to not see through. Will be getting more!

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Andrea
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Best Product Ever

These shorts are great, but I find thevdo ride up on me, and I have to pull them back down. Not sure why; usually I never have issues

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T.H.
Fit: True to size ➖➖
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
Baby bump friendly!

These are very comfortable. Somehow feel supportive but incredibly stretchy and feel comfortable up and over my 17 week baby bump. I got the M/L which I would have chosen pre-pregnancy too. I got the black and it is not bend-over-proof and definitely not squat proof. I don't think I could wear these on their own unless it was evening. But I knew that from the product description!

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