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I tried Spanx’s ultra-breathable, anti-chafe shaping shorts and they're perfect for summer
Great outfits start with the right underpinnings — which is why having flattering shapewear in your lingerie drawer is a non-negotiable. While the last thing you may want to do during the hot days of summer is add another layer, it's a must if you’re wearing easy-breezy dresses — few things ruin a perfect summer day like chafing on your inner thighs. If you’ve been on the hunt for shapewear that will prevent the friction-induced rash and still be breathable and lightweight enough to not make you overheat, let me introduce you to the Spanx Thinstincts 2.0 Mid-Thigh Short.
Shapewear that prevents thigh chafing and won't make you overheat? Yes, please!
I’ve long been a fan of the brand’s bestselling shapewear shorts, so I couldn't wait to try out their thinner, more breathable version. Since I’ve gotten the Thinstincts 2.0 Mid-Thigh Shorts, I’ve worn them every single time I put on a dress and guess what — none of the dreaded thigh chafing! Not only that, but the functional bottoms work to lift, firm, and smooth, all while creating a seamless base to help make my clothing look even better. Not to mention that I haven’t felt overheated wearing them — even in muggy 80+ degree heat.
The summer-ready shapewear is made with a single layer of the brand’s patented Printed Power shaping technology, which is lightweight and breathable for everyday wear. They definitely have a lighter compression than the original shorts but they lightly smooth out my midsection without making me feel restricted. Plus, the waistband stays in place as I move around, so I don’t have to constantly adjust it. Even better, the shorts are undetectable under my clothes — even fitted dresses.
I’m not the only one who is a fan. The shaping shorts have hundreds of five-star ratings with one fan raving: "The material is breathable but does its magic!”
Another wrote, “Comfortable and lightweight, was cool on a hot summer day. Just enough to smooth the hips and tummy! Perfect if you want something to hold you in without feeling constricted."
A third said: “I love Thinstincts 2.0 so much. It is a perfect piece to wear with summer dresses and it's nice because it is lightweight and breathable yet packs in an impressive amount of shaping. It also prevents chafing during the warmer months!"
The shaping shorts come in four different colors and range in size from XS to 3XL. And if you want even more coverage check out the high-waisted version.
The undetectable shaping shorts come in four versatile colors.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
