https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:59:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question/page/2#post-980459 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 02:40:07 +0000 DonnaF 980459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; I never thought there would be any advantage to being bowlegged!&nbsp; My thighs are DARN chubby, but I have to work hard to get them to touch at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question/page/2#post-980455 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 02:29:48 +0000 Jules 980455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok for the Moms out there - baby cornstarch lotion (a baby powder alternative) works really well. A little messy though. I'm trying body glide now because I bought some for blisters, and it does work, but it feels moister. Baby cornstarch feels dry, basically you forget you are sweating/chafing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question/page/2#post-980363 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:15:05 +0000 Katherine 980363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to add in another vote for the <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=869968&amp;locale=en_US&amp;kwid=1&amp;sem=false&amp;sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26rct%3Dj%26q%3D%26esrc%3Ds%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D1%26ved%3D0CC8QFjAA%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.gap.com%252Fproducts%252Fsculpting-shorts-P869968.jsp%26ei%3DBj7jUejhHqPmygG9s4GgDg%26usg%3DAFQjCNH9buUdSJopSjW2CbsZcyyi2lBROA%26sig2%3DKX1sdlsSK_zmVRxkXj3ZEQ%26bvm%3Dbv.48705608%2Cd.aWc" rel="nofollow">Gap sculpting shorts</a> which I discovered a couple months ago and are my holy grail of defense against thigh rubbing! I've tried a bunch of the other suggestions and here's my feedback on each: <ul> <li>pettipants: worked better than nothing, but the quality varies--I'd get some that weren't cut properly on the grain and so twisted all the time, or bunched up. In general weren't that pleasing to wear because of the low quality of the polyester material.</li> <li>bike shorts: I got some by Danskin, too thick to be comfortable, and even then would still ride up. Also tried the cotton ones from American Apparel, these were my go to but didn't breathe very well, would get quite sweaty and sometimes would still ride up</li> <li>bandalettes: I haven't tried that brand, it was another brand that had a similar idea of separate items on each thigh and honestly they felt so strange to wear without going all the way up, so I still prefer something that's connected</li> <li>anti-chafing gels: I haven't tried most of the ones mentioned here, like Monistat, but I use a blister block for my underarms when working out with sleeveless tops and it's ok but I wouldn't want to test it out for a full day out and about</li> </ul> Those silk ones might work well but in general I think that anything that hangs loose is at risk for bunching up (or doing that weird walk to let them "drop" occasionally). If they fit you, I think the Gap shorts are the way to go, especially since Gap runs sales so often that you can probably get them for less than $25. I usually wear a size 14 in jeans/pants/dresses from stores like the Gap/J.Crew and the XL in the sculpting shorts fits me well, with no cutting in on the leg bands (which are flat) or the waistband. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question/page/2#post-977830 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 02:19:45 +0000 christieanne 977830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a cream called 3B Action Cream that is similar to the Monistat but not as slippery feeling. I found at Walmart but also it's on amazon, made by neatfeet. I have used on feet too and it was great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-977825 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 02:14:43 +0000 klauren 977825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ones I've tried and love is by Winter Silks - they have a bloomer type and a culotte type.&nbsp; Whisper thin and made from silk - stays cool and comfortable, no static cling and best of all come in plus sizes as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-977803 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:55:44 +0000 froggiebecky 977803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use baby powder. I carry a travel-size container in my purse in the summer. Re-apply as needed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-977523 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:51:38 +0000 deb 977523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have worn pettipants since my miniskirt days in high school. Here har a bunch of selections. Vanity Fair is my favorite brand.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=pettipants&amp;page=1&amp;rh=n%3A1036592%2Ck%3Apettipants" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF.....pettipants</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-977484 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:21:33 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 977484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mentioned it somewhere else, but Dick's Sporting Goods carries BodyGlide, although I haven't tried it myself.&nbsp; &nbsp; As an alternative, a dancer friend recommended using solid antiperspirant on the bikini line to prevent bumps and irritation from swimsuit/leotard chafing and I've been doing that for years now.&nbsp; It works really well, although I've never tried it on the inner thighs.&nbsp; Sorry if that's TMI. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-977261 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:31:00 +0000 Lisa 977261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great suggestions here, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-977087 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:36:12 +0000 Betti 977087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the things I thought I'd never need to know! Thanks ladies for the timely tips! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-968153 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:39:07 +0000 Laurinda 968153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lycra biking shorts if I am desperate.<br />Spanx' waistband just rolls down my tummy, they do not work for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-968140 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:05:41 +0000 Nebraskim 968140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.thighsociety.ca/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thighsociety.ca/</a><br /> I saw these posted either here, or on Wardrobe Oxygen. I've not tried them yet. My solutions are either nylon bike shorts or antiperspirant (I use Dove) in lieu of the Bodyglide type products. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-968104 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:47:31 +0000 carolbee 968104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The brand I've mentioned before is Wickers. I've been really happy with them, even though I probably won't buy them again as the price is very expensive when you add in shipping to Oz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-968095 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:39:05 +0000 Hil 968095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving these ideas - I am so bookmarking this for summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-968070 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 04:57:50 +0000 chewyspaghetti 968070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use my Dr. Scholl's Rub Relief stick on my inner thighs to prevent chafing. Works all day- even in the summer heat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967904 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:28:46 +0000 Anonymous 967904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear the spanx shorts Parsley posted. Nothing new to add :(<br />I love the culottes idea, Diana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967817 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:29:02 +0000 Angie 967817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You gals are fab!&nbsp; Such wonderful ideas to pass onto my clients </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967806 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:12:01 +0000 Sona 967806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear yummie tummie.</p> <p><a href="http://www.yummielife.com/shaping-underwear" rel="nofollow">http://www.yummielife.com/shaping-underwear</a></p> <p>&nbsp; I wear the Jordan 'paperdolls'. It really looks like paper but feels like nothing- air may be the best way to describe.. super light weight. the shaping is minimal in the sense that it is not tight in any way. it does not slip. fab. fab. fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967781 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:43:50 +0000 Irene 967781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL<br />My thighs do not rub anymore, but they used to and I even got serious problems. Once I even bled because of so much rubbing -I was wearing jeans but somehow the crotch dropped and my thighs started to rub badly. I opted for wearing track-shorts under my skirts, the ones you find at gear-stores. Gym shorts. I'm sure you can find better solutions, but this is what I did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967776 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:33:15 +0000 Thistle 967776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use this as I don't want any more layers when it is hot <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Monistat-SootTing-CTafing-Powder-Gel-1-5-Ounce/dp/B0012ZNSWE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1372624404&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=Chub+rub" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Monistat.....s=Chub+rub</a></p> <p>It was recommended to me by a marathoner, and I can tell you from personal experience, it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967772 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:26:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 967772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw this on Girl With Curves blog&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://girlwithcurves.com/post/53912449402/a-sexy-solution">http://girlwithcurves.com/post.....y-solution</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967770 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:23:42 +0000 Diane P 967770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Gap&nbsp;Sculpting shorts work really well for me, very lightweight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967766 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:19:07 +0000 Angie 967766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! Thanks, everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967729 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:41:32 +0000 Desmo April 967729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gels an glides have never worked for me, I have to have an actual physical barrier. I always just wear generic bike shorts. I currently have Champions from Target and Old Navy. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967712 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:17:38 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 967712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a timely question, Angie! I hope somebody suggests something, because I just can't find anything that works 100% for me.</p> <p>The anti-chafing gels help some, but if you sweat a lot, they have to be constantly reapplied -- not an option when you're running around all day long.</p> <p>Light control shapewear is a good option, except that I can't find a pair of good mid-thigh shorts that do not cut into my flesh.&nbsp; Even shorts with laser-cut edges do that, simply because my thighs are fleshy. The line the shorts create is very obvious under pencil skirts. I most recently tried the Commando thigh shaper, which is great in every respect except for the thigh bind problem.&nbsp; Ack!&nbsp; So for me, the search continues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967710 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:17:15 +0000 Diana 967710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like pettipants (also called culotte slips).  I get these nylon ones and wear them over my regular cotton underwear. Bonus, it works as a slip if your skirt is unlined.  They come in shorter lengths too but they don't work for me because they just ride up above the chafing part. Eta: I have really disproportionately long thighs though, so the shorter ones might be fine for others.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/007Lingerie-Non-Cling-Pettipants-White-L/dp/B002CFYVPQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372616086&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=culotte+slip" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/007Linge.....el&#038;ie</a></p> <p>By the way, the cotton ones are AWFUL, thick and bunchy.  Stick to the nylon. <br /> I have bike shorts too but honestly I don't like to wear tight things in the heat. Pettipants are loose and much more comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967703 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:55:36 +0000 MsMary 967703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Monistat Anti-Chafing Powder Gel is also good.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Plus you can use it as a foundation primer for your face -- I swear it feels exactly like the expensive Smashbox primer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967699 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:47:13 +0000 Angie 967699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE body glide for my feet :)</p> <p>Thanks, Crasdy and Marcy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967698 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:46:16 +0000 Parsley 967698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've heard these are good, and very lightweight:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/spanx-skinny-britches-shorts-shaper/3076383?"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/spanx-skinny-britches-shorts-shaper/3076383" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sp.....er/3076383</a>?</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rubbing-thighs-question#post-967696 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:45:41 +0000 lyn* 967696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, I just walk like a man. </p>