Let’s talk about something every thick-thighed girl knows but nobody wants to say out loud: chafing. Specifically, that angry, burning, “why did I wear this cute sundress today?” type of thigh chafing that ruins your entire vibe before brunch is even over.
For the longest time, I thought it was just something I had to deal with if I wanted to wear anything besides biker shorts or jeans. I tried shapewear, but that was a whole other level of suffocation. I tried those sticky balms and sprays, but who has time to reapply every 2 hours like it’s sunscreen for your thighs??
So yeah. I was either sweaty and smushed in compression shorts, or I was doing the awkward cowboy walk because my inner thighs were waging war against each other.
Then I found Underoutfit’s cooling thigh protectors.
I know, “thigh protectors” sounds kind of medieval—but let me tell you, these are the most genius little invention for summer thighs that just want to live their best life.
They’re not shapewear. There’s no squeezing, no rolling down, and definitely no sweating through synthetic fabric that traps heat like a sauna. These are soft, breathable, and made with this magical cooling fabric that actually wicks away heat and moisture.
Like… how is this not standard issue for summer wardrobes?
Why I’m fully obsessed (and you will be too):
- They feel like silk. The fabric is buttery soft and smooth, not scratchy or stiff like a lot of other anti-chafing shorts I’ve tried.
- They stay put. I wore them walking around an outdoor festival and dancing at a wedding, and didn’t have to adjust them once. Not. Once.
- They actually keep me cool. Not cooler. Cool. Like, “I forgot I had them on,” cool. The performance fabric literally helps pull moisture away from your skin so you're not stewing in sweat.
- They don’t squeeze or compress. They fit like a second skin but don’t dig into your stomach or thighs. Major win.
- They come with a 180-day trial. Yep, six months to wear them, sweat in them, live in them, and if you’re not vibing? You can send them back. Risk-free.
And the cherry on top? They don’t add any bulk. I can wear them under linen pants, wrap dresses, denim shorts—you name it—and you’d never know they were there. No lines, no peek-through, just me living my life without friction burns.
Hot girl summer? More like comfortable girl summer.
Now that I’ve found these shorts, they’re part of my everyday warm-weather lineup. Whether I’m running errands in a miniskirt, heading to a casting call, or just lounging on the patio with friends, these thigh protectors are on. They make it possible to wear whatever I want without planning my outfit around thigh pain.
And honestly? That freedom is priceless.
If you’re tired of choosing between heat rash and being suffocated by shapewear, do yourself a favor and grab a pair. Or three. I already have them in multiple colors because I never want to be without them again.
Trust me—your thighs will thank you.
You’ve got 180 days to fall in love. But you’ll only need one.
