Slip Shorts – The Complete Guide

Short answer: Slip shorts are close-fitting, soft shorts you wear under dresses and skirts to avoid chafing thighs and to feel secure. In bamboo viscose they are breathable, soft and almost invisible under your clothes.

What are slip shorts, and why wear them?

Slip shorts sit close around your thighs and hips like short, soft shorts. They protect the inside of your thighs from rubbing against each other, keep your underwear hidden under floaty dresses and give you extra security on windy days. Many women wear them every day all summer, others all year round.

Why bamboo is the best fabric

Precisely because slip shorts sit close to your skin in a warm spot, the fabric is crucial. Bamboo viscose is soft, breathable and draws sweat away, so you avoid clammy skin and irritation. See the full range of bamboo slip shorts, and read more about the qualities of the fabric in the guide to bamboo and temperature regulation.

How to choose them and get the fit right

Choose your normal size, so the leg edge sits firmly without squeezing, and wash them gently at 30 degrees. Read our guide to washing and caring for bamboo clothing, and see the rest of the range under bamboo underwear for women, for example soft bamboo briefs to match.

Frequently asked questions

Do slip shorts replace ordinary briefs?

That is up to you. Some women wear slip shorts instead of briefs, others over them. Both work, as long as you wash them just as often as any other underwear.

Can slip shorts be seen under your dress?

No, not when they sit close and are made in a smooth quality without thick seams. Choose a colour close to your skin tone under light, thin fabric.

Why do my thighs chafe, and do slip shorts help?

Thighs chafe when skin rubs against damp skin. Slip shorts put a smooth layer of fabric in between, so the friction disappears, and the bamboo viscose keeps your skin dry at the same time.