Inner shorts under dresses and skirts
Short answer: Inner shorts are short, close fitting shorts that you can wear under dresses and skirts to avoid chafing between the thighs and to bring calm to your clothes. Choose a smooth, thin cut that does not show under the fabric and a leg length that suits the length of the clothes over it.
What are inner shorts
Inner shorts are short, close fitting shorts worn under a dress or skirt as an extra layer. They cover the thighs and are made so they cannot be seen under the clothes. Many wear them when they want to feel secure in windy or short clothes.
Why wear them under dresses and skirts
Inner shorts give calm and stop skin rubbing against skin when you walk, especially on warm days. They can also make it easier to sit, bend or cycle in a dress. It is a simple solution that many appreciate and that takes up little room in the drawer.
Bamboo inner shorts
Bamboo inner shorts are made of viscose from bamboo and give a soft, light surface against the skin. You can see the range under bamboo inner shorts and compare leg length and thickness. A thin fabric sits best under thin dresses, while a slightly thicker one gives more coverage.
Leg length and cut
Choose a leg length that ends a little shorter than the clothes over it so the edge does not peek out. Shorter legs suit short skirts, and longer legs suit longer dresses. The waistband should lie flat and soft, and the legs must not be so tight that they leave marks on the thighs.
Fit and size
Measure your waist and hips and compare them with the size chart instead of taking your usual size. The inner shorts should fit close enough not to ride up but not so tight that they pull. If they are too big they ride up and bunch under the dress.
Colour and visibility
Choose a colour that resembles your skin or one that matches the clothes over it. Under a light or thin dress dark inner shorts can show through, while light ones blend better with the fabric. Try them under the clothes in front of a mirror in daylight before you wear them all day.
Care and washing
Wash the inner shorts as the care label says, usually a gentle cycle, and avoid fabric softener, which can leave a film on the fibres and weaken the elastic. Turn them inside out and hang them up to dry so the elastic lasts longer. High heat in the tumble dryer wears both fabric and elastic.
Combine them with the rest of your clothes
Inner shorts can be worn with bamboo underwear for women so you have the same material against the skin. On cold days you can combine them with warm bamboo tops for women and a jacket. Try combinations until you find the ones that give calm and comfort.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see inner shorts under a dress
Not if they are thin, smooth and in a colour that suits the skin or the clothes. Try them under the dress in daylight before you use them.
How long should inner shorts be
Choose a leg length that ends a little shorter than the clothes over it so the edge does not peek out. Shorter legs suit short skirts, longer ones suit longer dresses.
Can inner shorts be worn all year
Yes, many wear them all year under dresses and skirts. Choose a thin model in summer and a slightly thicker one when it is colder.
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