Ladies, we’ve all been there. Well, if you have thighs that touch you have.

It’s hot, you’re doing a lot of walking and BAM — your inner thighs feel raw and you can’t go on.

Thigh chafing can turn the cutest summer outfit into a wardrobe nightmare, especially when you’re wearing a dress or skirt. If only there were a way to prevent it without adding another bulky layer…

How Skanties Help Prevent Thigh Chafing

I’ve tried to find a solution that prevents thigh chafing without feeling like I’m wearing heavy shapewear for years. And then, I found Skanties!

These incredibly slim undergarments stay in place all day and add a very light layer over the thigh to help prevent chafing. They don’t create VSL — visible short lines, basically the older sister of visible panty lines — and they’re so lightweight, you’ll barely know they’re there.

Who knew an under short could be so discreet and comfortable but work so hard! Even in the girliest dress, among the most beautiful flowers, they are working overtime behind, I mean under the seams.

I put Skanties to the ultimate thigh chafing test

I have four pairs on repeat in my wardrobe. They have saved the day, and the thighs, many times.

Let me paint the picture for you…walking for miles and miles along the Malecón beside the ocean in Puerto Vallarta, in 95-degree heat with 85% humidity. Despite the sweat pooling all over my body and the hours spent strolling, they didn’t budge once.

Did they need a wash afterward? You bet. But they did their job to perfection and saved me from the great chafe.

They have always worked great for a round of golf,  a day at the art fair and even on the red carpet.

Are Skanties Shapewear?

These are not shapewear, they’re “savewear!” They do provide some light smoothing through the thighs and tummy, but certainly won’t squeeze your body or change your shape.

For me, the verdict is simple: four pairs later, Skanties have officially earned a permanent place in my summer wardrobe.

If thigh chafing has ever ruined a perfectly good outfit, or a perfectly good day, give these a try.

Looking for other fashion tips? Check out this article about packing a wrinkle-free wardrobe for your next trip!

Signed with Style,

Dress: Kate Spade

Under Shorts: Skanties

Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger

Photoshoot Location: Clearwater Lakeshore Motel, Mackinaw City, MI