When it comes to chafing, I have pretty much tried everything — and when I say everything, I mean even wearing leggings under a dress during the summer. Unfortunately, in all my efforts I never found a solution that didn't create another problem. Either the shapewear I put on under dresses made me too hot, the shorts rolled up or pulled down, the anti-chafe balm didn't last all day — the list of issues goes on.
This continued until recently when I did even more research in the form of TikTok scrolling to find a product called the Knix Thigh Saver Shorts. Finally, my journey to find a chafing solution has ended.
Knix Thigh Saver 6" Shorts
- Cooling
- Not restricting
- Stays on all day
- Sizing is important
Material: The body is 77% nylon, 23% lycra, and the gusset is 86% cotton, 10% spandex and 4% carbon | How it fits: High-rise fit | Cleaning instructions: Machine washable in cold water with colors. Lay flat to dry. | Size range: XS-XXXXL
What are the Knix Thigh Saver Shorts?
The Knix Thigh Saver Shorts are used to prevent chafing and sweating when you're wearing a short dress or any type of clothing that could cause uncomfortable chafing. The shorts are designed to be seamless and non-restricting, which I love since many undergarments feel too tight and squeeze and pinch your skin.
Composed of mostly nylon, lycra and cotton, these shorts are designed to be lightweight and cut down on heat to prevent sweating while you wear them. They also come in other lengths with different absorbency levels so you can customize your shorts to be exactly what you need. I opted for zero absorbency because I just wanted to eliminate chafe without making myself too sweaty. The other options are great for high absorbency after a beach day while you're walking back in a sundress.
The brand describes the shorts as "conforming to your body" and using a "light-as-air fabric" to cool you down as you wear them. The 6'' pair is meant to stop chafing from mid to upper thigh.
My experience with the Knix Thigh Saver Shorts
I tried the product having zero expectations of them solving both my chafing and sweating problem, but was amazed at how they held up on a weekend of walking around in 95 degree weather in New York City. It felt like I was wearing almost nothing, but I still felt so secure and confident in my short dress.
They provide all-day chafe support
I used to describe a good chafing product as one that lasts around four hours and would time my event accordingly to avoid any trouble or pain afterward. With these specific shorts, I am able to go from one event to the next without any irritation.
The top waistband and bottom leg holes have a thicker strip of fabric on them to them from rolling up or falling down as you move in them. If I had to describe the shorts in a few words, it would be that they feel like "a second skin." There was absolutely no movement or dragging of the shorts and they felt like they were glued in place all day. I went from a sporting event to a dinner outside with no problems at all — I even didn't mind walking a couple miles!
One reviewer said it best, noting that they're "soft as butter, so comfortable I could replace all my undies with these!" If you do want to replace your undies with them, they have varying absorbency styles for this short — one less layer to worry about!
They cool me down throughout the day
Normally when you hear that you have to add an extra layer —especially in the summer — you know it will cause extra sweat and discomfort. These shorts are made with nylon so the fabric is really thin and soft, meaning that it won't heat up as you move. The fabric also stays put so you are not creating any extra heat via friction as you walk around. I wore these under a summer linen dress and was completely cool even in the heat. When I had previously worn the dress before these shorts, I wore cotton shorts and felt extremely overheated.
Unsurprisingly, I’m not the only one who loves these shorts. They have over 800 five-star reviews from customers who rave about the smoothness of the shorts while also complimenting the, “breathable fabric — even in heat and humidity.”
What to consider
The only thing I would pay sharp attention to is sizing to make sure you get the perfect fit. The size guide measures by hip inches and pant size. I would pay attention to hip inches over pant size since pants can be hard to tell your true sizing.
The shorts also have a bit of stretch, so that is good to keep in mind as you continue to wear them. Some reviewers mentioned that they had to change sizes after originally buying their size because they realized the measurements did not fit them. They experienced the shorts rolling down because the sizing was off.
If you are still unsure of where you fall on the size chart, the company does offer virtual fittings with their experts over video chat to help.
Who are Knix Thigh Saver Shorts best for?
These shorts are perfect for anyone who is sick of chafing in the summer and don't want to compromise with sweaty undershorts or slimy chafing balm. I wanted a one-stop shop for all my summer wardrobe problems and I found them with these shorts. Goodbye chafing and goodbye uncomfortable sweating — oh and goodbye icky skin contact on New York City subway seats!
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