My summer essentials are alliterative: sundresses, sunscreen, sandals. Oh, and how could I forget slip shorts?
Whatever you call them — biker shorts, Spandex shorts, boy shorts, anti-chafing shorts — a pair of shorts to wear under dresses in the summer can make all the difference when the temperature and humidity climb. Plus, when I told my editor I wanted to write about slip shorts, she wrote back, “I was just thinking I need to look into a pair of shorts like this myself.”
Join us in shopping for slip shorts on Amazon, where prices come out to less than $10 per pair when you buy a pack. Generally, shoppers say these five shorts are non-compressive, breathable, and ready to stand up to thunder thighs.
Slip Shorts to Wear Under Dresses
Bestena Slip Shorts
These mid-length slip shorts are one for $10 or three for $20, and they have nearly 4,000 five-star reviews. “I wish I could give them a sixth star,” said a shopper, who bought them in size 3XL. Wrote another, “These are a lifesaver for summer dress season.”
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“This anti-friction stick from Ban ($11) is my new best friend. I just swipe it on my inner thighs (like deodorant), and then I can throw on any dress or shorts without hesitation.” —Erin Johnson, associate editorial director
Innersy Slip Shorts
Innersy’s anti-chafe shorts are solely available in packs of three, including options that aren’t black, white, beige, or brown, and sizes up to 3XL. “These are the perfect shorts for under dresses. They come up high on the belly and have great support. I don’t typically wear undies with these,” wrote a repeat customer.
Fresbeit Slip Shorts
“Nothing tight. Fits just right,” said a reviewer, who added that these are a good pick for older women. This biker short three-pack, which comes in sizes up to 3XL, is newer to Amazon and has plenty of recent five-star ratings.
Simiya Slip Shorts
This version offers the greatest color variety on this list — including brown, navy, pink, and gray — plus styles with lace detail on the thigh, all in sizes up to 3XL.
Melerio Slip Shorts
These slip shorts keep it simple with just black, white, and beige color options, available in singles and three-packs up to size 22. “They are soft but most of all they do not make you hot. That’s major,” relayed a happy customer, who added, “I was worried about my thighs and the fit, [but] they do not make them pucker out.”
Want to keep shopping? I also found a bunch of cute summer dresses under $50 to add to cart. Some are even on sale!
Dresses to Wear with Slip Shorts
Anrabess Sleeveless Fit and Flare Maxi Dress, $27 (Save 10%)
Fisoew Mini Shirt Dress
Prettygarden Boho Ruffle Maxi Dress, $48 (Save 21%)
Elescat Flowy Pocket Sundress