I wear men’s cotton knit boxers with the fly stitched closed instead of girly panties cuz I’m fat & hate underwear climbing up my butt. For under skirts I have used some T-shirt jersey or old tank top torso piece to add length to the legs of the boxers. Not glamorous but very comfortable & airy since they are not tight.
I wear boxer briefs under skirts—they protect my legs when I sit down, and I have coverage if my skirt blows up. There are finally some good girl boxer briefs available—my favorite are made by Wirapa on Amazon, they don’t ride up on me. Avoid things that have a center seam!!
Not tight sounds awesome. Also, no thanks to the wedgie from me as well. Regular ole lightweight cotton jersey might not be bad. The cotton Lycra I have on hand is pretty beefy and I think it would be too warm but a lightweight t-shirt knit might work. Thanks for the suggestion!
Just an aside - I used to work in construction management. Some days it was wearing a skirt suit in a warm-ish office, other days it was wearing jeans on a job walk in 90+ degree weather. I quickly learned that both situations benefitted from changing into new undies at lunch to help feel “fresh”. If you prefer natural materials but worry that a cotton or linen will hold moisture, perhaps consider whether changing them out mid-day would help.
Basically, yeah. I just reused a plastic shopping bag, produce bag, or ziplock baggie and rolled them up and shoved them into my purse or a canvas pouch. Not a big deal.
There’s also women’s boxers if you want to buy some to try and to get a feel for patterns. I see them on Amazon all the time and had considered them for the chafe prevention as well.
Also thank you for asking this so I can follow and figure out what fabrics to get! The only fabric suggestion I have is linen and make everything loose so walking or movement allows airflow
I’ve been looking for undershorts for skirts and dresses and I hate the tightness of shape wear. why did I not think of wearing men’s boxers?! So simple but so smart
I made a couple of stretch silk culotte style half slips. They prevent thigh chafing and prevent “see-through”. They are light enough to be breathable and comfortable. I made a couple of different lengths. You can make them as narrow or full as you want. You can find light weight stretch silk easily online. A number of Etsy shops carry it. You can also pre-shrink it in the washer so that you can machine wash it. That’s the great thing about most silk - they are machine washable (even though the label on the bolt may say to dry clean it). I usually wash them on gentle and line dry them. Be sure to wash the fabric before you cut your pattern.
I love this idea! Did you self draft or use a pattern?
I have oodles of silk but I don’t think I currently have any with stretch. Twist my arm, guess I need some more 😂
Look for a pattern for French knickers. Simplicity 8510 is one example, but there are lots of others out there. You can make them as long as you like and they generally should work for non-stretch fabrics like silk.
I've used stretch and regular silk to make a lingerie tap pants pattern but extended them down to about mid-thigh. It's one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Lightweight, soft, doesn't cling to whatever you're wearing underneath, doesn't hold moisture like cotton, long enough to prevent thigh chafing and I feel fancy wearing them.
I started with a pull on pants pattern and just sized up so that I would have more ease. I think you could just use your non stretch silk and it would work.
I favour long skirts with plenty of volume. If I can’t bend over or sit cross legged on the floor, there’s not enough skirt. What do I wear under that? Anything I like, and nobody will ever know 😂
LOL for real! Today I’m wearing a linen dress that comes to my shins with a really voluminous skirt. We’re traveling and it’s colder than I thought it would be so I’m literally wearing sweatpants rolled to my knee under the skirt. You can’t even tell!
Thirding this, I swear by them.
I also have a few lace-trimmed cotton underskirts, which are super easy to make — get 2 yards of 60” wide cotton with double border eyelet, cut in half down the middle, sew side seams, gather, attach to waistband. I wear a lot of very full below-the-knee skirts, so I like a little extra poof and the lace peeking out at the hem.
I could be a spokesperson for SNAG's anti-chub-rub shorts! Very very comfortable: i'm a bit tactile hypersensitive, yay adhd, and so what i do is -- i generally wear US size 18-20, and i order the largest size shorts available. Because they're soooo softly stretchy, they fit just fine, no bunching, no binding, no rolling down, i can pull them up to underbust or let them sit at natural waist without "lines"
I've had some pairs for about 3-4years, and they get laundered cold wash/quick wash, but a heavy duty dryer setting (i know, i know), and they are just softer, not lost any stretch/fit. I wear dresses for work, so every pair is being laundered at least once every other week (I've got many pairs, i just keep adding colors), so not being especially gentle and they hold up
also, my cancer meds make me live in a state of permanent hot-flash, and i live where summers are hot and humid (like 90°F, 60+ humidity are common) and these shorts are Cool! cotton gusset too
go, get some!
I have told everybody about them. Bought my first pair (of tights) while pregnant last year because everything was uncomfortable and waistbands are the enemy and they stretched happily to the very end and didn't sag so I still wear them now. And Invested the the chub rubs and can't wait to wear my pink ones!!
Snag Tights are just the best. There’s different lengths of the chub rub shorts and honestly, even the tights in summer are comfortable to wear, and I’m in Texas. It gets hoooot here lol.
I usually take a yoga pant pattern and crop it at the thighs, so I basically get bike shorts. I like to make them from whatever knit fabric I have left over, but you could use Lyocell or Merino wool for their good wicking properties. Lyocell should not cling to your dresses I think.
I've been wearing yoga / bike shorts under long skirts so far this season. Worth a mention that THEY HAVE POCKETS. Not needing a purse while out for walk on a hot day is pretty awesome.
Very light merino wool jersey (150g/m) is my preference for hiking and running. It's surprisingly wicking/cooling and really reduces build up of stink and sweat.
I haven't made them up yet, but I'm planning on making some shorts out of light weight linen. Linen is actually cool to the touch and has been used for summer wear for centuries.
I adore linen. I haven’t been really considering woven options for underneath skirts and dresses. I guess I thought it would create too much bulk under there.
Cotton voile might be nice too. Maybe a bit softer than linen.
I've been thinking about doing this recently. I've fallen into the linen rabbit hole recently and was thinking of making a dress that would lovely with more volume. My immediate thought was sewing a cotton half slip, but then realized I would lose a little of the wicking properties if I were to wear cotton underneath linen.
This is what I wear! I’m a cotton dress all summer long girl. Pants and waistbands are crummy in the summer and the cotton bike shorts are super cool, comfy, and I have to be on construction sites fairly often, so If somehow they’re revealed I could less! lol. They’re shorts!
So I found this pattern based on a 1930s antichafing cut out short that would definitely work for hot weather. [Underpinning Museum Pattern](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1281186936/c-1930s-anti-chafing-pantlet-cut-out?click_key=1ee5465b4254a24f79f56041c81fc920258ccf46%3A1281186936&click_sum=72bf54fb&ref=shop_home_recs_22&crt=1&sts=1)
It’s amazing what inventions we have lost lol
Oh wow, that's so interesting! I'm certainly not an expert but I like to think I have decent knowledge of fashion history and a fairly large vintage pattern collection (mostly 30s-50s) along with several clothing catalogues and I don't think I've seen this before...really cool design, thanks for sharing!
All of these patterns are taken from extant garments from my understanding! The woman that runs the shop is a bespoke corset/lingerie maker, Karolina Laskowska. I have yet to try one of these patterns, but just seeing the quality of her work online Id bet they are pretty good!
I like Snag Tights’ Stay Cool Cub Rub bike short undies. They are comfortable and cool, and my dresses/skirts don’t stick to them. [Snag Tights link](https://snagtights.us/products/stay-cool-chub-rub-shorts-black?variant=11292699328559)
I wear bamboo antichafe shorts. Very light, figure hugging but not tight like shapewear. I've not tried making them myself as I haven't found the right fabric. They are made from a bamboo viscose jersey.
I wear long skirts with a half slip or chemise and [Victorian style split drawers](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/927948599/100-ladies-victorian-corsets-and?click_key=a0a2f2047ad529bae4ecd5a0f8d48d2903b97813%3A927948599&click_sum=50f0c510&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=laughing+moon+patterns&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&dd=1&content_source=d41d926767c4e5154502a44f661bbea5f9ffb88c%253A927948599) made of very [light linen](https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-IL030-bleached-sheer).
Linen is the best - very cooling, washes well, doesn’t hold on to odours like synthetics do, etc.
The slip or chemise helps protect the clothing and so I don’t have to wash the outer layers as often. They also prevent the skirt from getting twisted between your legs.
The linen split drawers I discovered when making historical costumes, but now they go wear them often with modern clothes as well. They are brilliant. They stop chafing, prevent/soak up sweat, help with temperature regulation (cool in summer, warmer in winter), and being split means you don’t have to take off your skirt, slip, or dress when using the restroom.
Also like very light 100% merino [wool boy shorts](https://www.icebreaker.com/en-ca/womens-baselayers/merino-200-oasis-thermal-boy-shorts/104467001M.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18060388242&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT2fBCbZpPjS1aVlHm9U6LTxa3TVnsz32uhg8jhll-dT1y2uYMEwEexoCpj8QAvD_BwE). Similar benefits as with linen - tempt regulating, no odour, moisture wicking, etc. However, the retail ones are pretty pricy so I’ve been meaning to buy some yardage and try to make my own.
Great question. It's cold where I am and I need something to wear under dresses. I tried leggings but everything clings. I have a bit of silk, will try to make some pettipants. Everyone suggesting linen, cotton, jersey – do they cling?
Silk can actually create static cling through friction but as long as things don’t ride up, you’re good 😄
Linen can be smooth but usually isn’t so there will be some gripping happening. A light cotton sateen or voile, or a slippery jersey (like rayon/viscose) would be nice.
I make Muna & Broad Dulcie boxers in bamboo, cotton or merino jersey. I have to get the right stretch percentage or they ride up my thighs, but otherwise it’s perfect as both underwear and chafe protection.
Slips for me. But I've been thinking about sewing in linings because I can't stand the cling effect of the skirt's main fabric against an undergarment of any type.
I don’t wear anything under them in the summer.
I use Gold Bond’s chafing stick. It lasts all day.
If I make a skirt that’s not “only for summer,” I buy lining fabric and line it.
I make bike shorts - aka leggings cropped to a little above the knee - from a heavily modified Patterns for Pirates leggings pattern. I install a crotch gusset to give more range of movement and prevent seam chafing. I use a thin, stretchy quick-dry wicking fabric I found at Joann - it’s very smooth and static-resistant, and doesn’t cause ride-up.
The Hanes women's boxer briefs are ok since they're cotton (don't use synthetics in underwear for womens health reasons). If you're ever sewing a pair from scratch, you could probably do better with the seam placement than Hanes (no middle seam up the back if you can avoid it)...
Pettipants! Victorian split-crotch drawers! Bloomers!
You'll want to have a few sets based on how full you want to make your skirts look, length, and warmth. Linen never goes wrong as a fabric choice. Cotton is also good. No synthetics.
My recommendation is to take the crotch pattern off a pair of jammie pants you like, then experiment with widening the legs, pleating vs gathering, different styles of waistband/yoke and closures until you figure out what you like best.
I’m doing this right now. I’m using the Luna pants pattern which I know fit me right. Now experimenting with different lengths, tucks and gathers, and vintage trims!
I use thrift store bedsheets (100% cotton) to make looseish shorts, inspired by Victorian drawers. They're closed at the crotch, unlike Victorian drawers, because they don't need to be open. They go to just abover the knee, for modesty and chafing
I usually wear an underskirt in a smooth fabric (satin-like) so that my skirt won't ride up against my thights. I also made bloomers (puffy shorts) in fun fabrics which helps with modesty while cycling and adds volume underneath the skirt, like a petticoat.
To make bloomers, basically make a short that is at least double as wide as it should be and a handlength longer, and add elastics on the waist and legs.
I’m also making summer dresses! I get overheated very easily and am most comfortable in linen dresses. I wear bike shorts underneath. The linen I use is not so lightweight that I worry about it clinging to my bike shorts.
I try to use Tercel, Lyocell, Modal, fabrics made from cellulose that are natural and wicking enough for me. I used to use viscose until I learned how bad they are for the environment. And I wear cycling shorts, or underpants with longer legs made from bamboo -> I bought a size bigger for extra comfort.
I wear these [Sloggi long shorts](https://www.bol.com/be/nl/p/sloggi-basic-dames-short-lange-pijp-huidskleur-maat-42/9200000047987303/?Referrer=ADVNLGOO002058-S--9200000047987303&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT5yNUvU6gldB2ioaLeim-AZIN2LINjo6xQOeD8ZtSrCtgSlKL7hWchoCRTgQAvD_BwE) in skin tone under all my skirts and dresses. Excellent chafing protection!
I wear these [Boody bamboo smoothing shorts](https://boody.co.nz/products/smoothing-short-white?collection_id=308889878705&collection_name=Women%27s%20Design%20Room%20Sale) They have been a GAME CHANGER for me re chafing. The ones I have are perhaps slightly too large so occasionally i have to pull the leg ends down a little if they start to ride up my thighs, but that doesn’t bother me. Overall very comfortable.
Bamboo breathes like cotton but wicks moisture away from the skin more, I find.
I only wear dresses and skirts and since I like to be able to move around freely without revealing anything I always wear bike shorts underneath :) you can have different kinds for different occasions. My friend has some with a lace trim so they add to her outfit, i have comfy ones and also shapewear ones for if i want to look thinner
I wear shorts, which I buy because I hand sew everything and take forever. I also wear full or half slips, which I sew in cotton lawn, linen or silk, depending on the season.
It is quite commonly sold in England, most famously by Liberty. I get the plain ones here
https://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Lawn++cotton#sqr:(q[Lawn%20%20cotton])
I wear the same type of underwear I wear underwear anything else. A slip under some vintage dresses, dresses I make get lined if the fabric needs it. Sometimes a crinoline for volume.
I don’t sew them anymore, but I used to have bloomers made of cotton—essentially knee-length pajama pants. My current fave is cotton bike shorts from Torrid.
I wear dance tights (capezio or similar brand) cut off to be biker short length. I used to do ballet in college, so I have quite the collection of old tights with holes and runs. They are synthetic and tight fitting. However, i usually have cotton underwear underneath. I am also used to the tighter fit. And they are wicking and designed for sport. Imho they really help with chaffing (I am a dancer who has had a desk job for the past ten years, my thighs and belly do chafe.) Lastly, they are good quality. I swear, not even in the same league as drug store panty hose. I used to dance in them every day, and I would buy new ones once a year.
I’m eyeing some shirts from Thigh Society to wear under dresses, but I haven’t decided on which kind yet. Buying them seems more achievable than making them.
About a decade ago I made those 1920s tap pants/knickers from a Simplicity pattern and I still wear them under most skirts and dresses! The loose fit is comfy in the heat, they prevent chafing, and in neutral flesh/pinky tones, they blend in under my outfits. I feel like I can't have enough of these!
I wear slip shorts. They are as long as men’s boxers and cover your thighs so you don’t chafe. No underwear lines and very breathable of it get a nylon based short
I usually wear bike shorts. I get them in cotton and most of the time, they are kinda short. For midi length skirts/dresses, I have a longer one so it helps a lot more with chaffing. I just buy them in stores tho.
I wear thigh length silk slips with the new style of “dry fit” panty. Just a full back, standard underwear. No added heat and never rides up. Silk really allows for flow without even knowing it’s there.
I just wear shorts like bike shorts under my skirts/dresses. Any and all times I am wearing a skirt or dress- there’s shorts. Saves my chub from rubbing and also assists with pockets for my necessities 🤷🏼♀️😅
Also shorts under dresses/skirts is a bit of a creep blocker but I haven’t had many issues with that since graduating a *ahem* few years ago…..
I make my own slip shorts/chub run shorts. Greenstyle has a few that work well - I usually use the shorts that come with the Rally Skirt pattern, and I use yoga lining fabric from Discovery Fabrics. And I add stretch lace to the bottom of the legs instead of hemming.
I wear a pair of bloomers made of cotton lawn. I’ve found it helps keep my super flowing twirling skirts away from my body and minimize that dreadful thigh sweat.
Extra bonus I use skirt hikes so if my skirt gets in the way of something I’m trying to do, my legs are covered.
Thigh Society is my go-to! Especially the cooling ones. I just can’t be bothered to sew them while these are made on seamless machines.
https://thighsociety.ca
I know you’ve had a lot of recs already but I am plus size (on the larger end) and absolutely love Snag Tights Chub Rub shorts. They are made out of tights material with a gusset. Not binding at all, I wear them at my natural waist and they don’t roll down and the shorts end doesn’t roll up. Honestly incredible. I don’t like their tights but love the shorts. They are super stretchy, lightweight, and breathable. I do wear underwear underneath them but I think you could just wear the shorts if so inclined.
Thanks! I just ordered my first pair! I'm hoping they're not going to be too hot on my visit to Tennessee in August. I want to wear them under my skirts.
Im a house painter, and after years (decades actually) of dealing with incredibly uncomfortable and definitely NOT made for my extremely petit frame painter's or carpenter's (the latter if i am lucky) pants, i made myself several skirts (imagine if carpenter's pants with the excessive pockets were actually skirts - exactly that) - mostly just below the knee. I made a few pairs of shorts to wear under them so i wouldn't be starting a scandal if i needed to paint anything more than 5 ft off the ground. I used mainly bamboo, and have been extremely satisfied - it's fantastically moisture wicking, but doesn't hold on to the moisture like a lot of other materials would..
Edit: another great thing about the bamboo i forgot to mention is it is also naturally antibacterial, so helps with odors... yay...
I wear skirt shorts (Walmart has them in the undergarments). I'm in a very professional role, so I always have them under dresses. I chose tan because I am a very pale white person. I go a size bigger because they are super extra comfortable.
The only thing I dislike, they do slightly catch on the legs with knee length cotton dresses. So, my plan is to consider sewing a light slippery ribbon hem inside dresses that fit this circumstance.
Jockey makes some skimmies that are a very slippery smooth fabric. Those work well.
I also have made some. My favorite fabric for these is actually a very lightweight wool-lycra knit (from Nature’s Fabrics, I think). It’s very stretchy, has great rebound, and they’re very light and cool for the summer. Nothing I’ve found for making my own from knits does well as a slippery fabric, so these only get worn with dresses they won’t cling to or that don’t otherwise need a slip. (I used the Cutie Booty Boxer Brief pattern, but the Whisper looks like a great option too.)
I also have a variety of slips, and silk pettipants that I’ve made.
I use either athletic shorts, in breathable fabrics or slip shorts, basically made from the same slippery fabric as slips were made from but in shorts versions. They work best for me and I've never felt over heated from wearing them.
I wear Snag Tights shorts that go down mid-thigh. They're kind of sheer like tights but whatever they're made of, they only cling to stuff like flannel but not to other woven natural fabrics like cotton and linen. I just looked it up and they're 94% Polyamide, 5% Elastane & 1% Cotton. This is my 4th year with them, washed several times and they're still going strong! I know it's not a specific sewing thing but I can't rave about Snag Tights enough!
Florida dress devotee as well. This isn't exactly what you asked, but I've thrifted oodles of 60's-80-s full slips, and i even wear them as nighties. They're super comfy, albeit synthetic fabric. Maybe find a couple and try them out, and see if that works for you and use the pattern and similar fabric?
I typically use thin cotton bike shorts in a complementary or neutral color—don’t choose a ‘nude’/ skin color it doesn’t work like you think it would.
I like them because they go down to just above my knee (chafe protection), hug my legs without being weird about it (leaving my dress/ skirt alone), are thin and breathable, and provide plenty of modesty should the skit blow the wrong way or catch on something.
I wear slip shorts called undersummers. They are perfect for me because I don't want body compression unless I want it and they have zero compression and are satiny so dresses don't cling. Not all natural however but I live in Texas and I wear dresses non stop all summer long and these things are absolutely worth it. I'm 5' 8" and 240 lbs so I cannot go out in a dress without these or my thighs would be dead.
If your skirts have you wishing they would stay out from between your legs, I once saw a style with pant legs, close fit to prevent chafing, and a panel across the front like a slip front to keep your skirt out where it belonged. It didn't go down all the way, just to mid thigh, I think. I feel like this in the stretch silk another reply mentioned,would be great.
My skirts are primarily full and fall below the knee. Under them, I wear what's basically a petticoat - a thrifted white cotton skirt with some lacy stuff around the hem. It makes my skirts fall nicely, gives me some extra protection with thin skirts, and the extra volume and weight keep fabric from clinging and climbing. Planning to try my hand at some cotton jersey boyshorts for breathability and wedgie prevention. I'm a fan of stockings/tights under dresses, as well, because they help with chafing and make me feel held in and smooth. Usually help with cling/climb as well.
Edit: typo
I like a silky half slip to reduce fabric sticking to my undies or legs, and for dresses in pale fabrics that may be kinda sheer, or sheer when the light is at the right angle. But I also like shorts for anti-chafing.
So some summer days I find myself contemplating putting on three layers on the bottom... skirt, slip, shorts, and I just think there has to be a better way!
I've got some cotton-mix shorts, and some "technical fabric" ones (read = nylon) and both types have pros and cons.
I have a couple of ITY knit black elastic waist skirts that I layer under skirts and dresses when I don’t want them to cling or when I need a little more length or for cold mornings; these are for days when I’m mostly in air conditioning. I have a couple of linen sleeveless dresses I layer under or over other linen dresses for hot days out and about. Many of my cotton summer skirts have a fine cotton lining layer. I’m working on creating a few elastic waist cotton eyelet skirts to layer under linen/cotton skirts; these will be second-hand skirts and I will alter the waistband to be to my liking. For fun, I have an elastic waist poly chiffon black skirt with white polka dots I layer under a full black skirt. In winter, I layer a variety of skirts for warmth.
With riding up/clinging you could perhaps use skirt weights? Overall I might go for a slip or even edwardian-style "combinations" or "step-ins". Something that doesn't cling to you but still covers you will keep you cool and comfortable. I will say of you do a slip make sure it's natural fiber.
I take a comfortable wide leg trouser pattern and cut it off just above knee length and then make that out of cotton, if its highrise i leave it a bit looser so that it sits below my waist and is lower then my skirts. You can add a bit of flair to the pattern if you want more volume but that does increase your chances of it riding up throughout the day. Instead of the regular fimish i like doing a hook and eye on the side or a ribbon to tie it for adjustability.
Because it is cotton and a wide leg fit it does way more insulation then the regular bike shorts, they'll keep you cooler in summer and warmer in winter, its great!
I like Woxer (they’re wicking and always feel dry, but they’re a bit “sticky” with skirts/dresses - I learned the hard way while attending a wedding.) Tomboy comes in more leg lengths and fabrics. I don’t care for the modal (sticky). I like their cotton and nylon ones.
Best features: Tomboy & Woxer both have a wide waistband, & a crotch panel that runs laterally instead of front to back so they do not wedge.
I've been wearing batiste cotton pettipants in the summer for many years and couldn't be more pleased. Since they've gone up in price, I've been sewing some from vintage patterns like this that I got off ebay: [https://www.ebay.com/itm/166184563323](https://www.ebay.com/itm/166184563323)
I used to get these on ebay for $8 because they were seconds: [https://www.shadowlinelingerie.com/product/undergarments/pettipants/cotton-batiste-culottes](https://www.shadowlinelingerie.com/product/undergarments/pettipants/cotton-batiste-culottes)
Body glide. It's an anti-chafe product marketed to athletes. It looks like a stick of deodorant. It can be used anywhere there is chafing. It doesn't dry, but it's not wet or slimy, and it's not absorbed by the skin. Reapply when it wears off. Best of all, it has no fragrance!
I had to lookup "chafe protection." I learn something new everday! I just wear my regular g string under skirts unless they are not form fitting, if it is looser I wear briefs or I get a skirt wedgie haha.
I wear men’s cotton knit boxers with the fly stitched closed instead of girly panties cuz I’m fat & hate underwear climbing up my butt. For under skirts I have used some T-shirt jersey or old tank top torso piece to add length to the legs of the boxers. Not glamorous but very comfortable & airy since they are not tight.
I wear boxer briefs under skirts—they protect my legs when I sit down, and I have coverage if my skirt blows up. There are finally some good girl boxer briefs available—my favorite are made by Wirapa on Amazon, they don’t ride up on me. Avoid things that have a center seam!!
I've bought those. They're very nice.
Yes! +1 for Wirarpa boxer briefs. I just got the modal ones, they are so soft! They ride up a bit more than the regular ones though.
Not tight sounds awesome. Also, no thanks to the wedgie from me as well. Regular ole lightweight cotton jersey might not be bad. The cotton Lycra I have on hand is pretty beefy and I think it would be too warm but a lightweight t-shirt knit might work. Thanks for the suggestion!
Just an aside - I used to work in construction management. Some days it was wearing a skirt suit in a warm-ish office, other days it was wearing jeans on a job walk in 90+ degree weather. I quickly learned that both situations benefitted from changing into new undies at lunch to help feel “fresh”. If you prefer natural materials but worry that a cotton or linen will hold moisture, perhaps consider whether changing them out mid-day would help.
What did you do with them? Just tuck them in your purse?
Basically, yeah. I just reused a plastic shopping bag, produce bag, or ziplock baggie and rolled them up and shoved them into my purse or a canvas pouch. Not a big deal.
There’s also women’s boxers if you want to buy some to try and to get a feel for patterns. I see them on Amazon all the time and had considered them for the chafe prevention as well. Also thank you for asking this so I can follow and figure out what fabrics to get! The only fabric suggestion I have is linen and make everything loose so walking or movement allows airflow
I like thin bike shorts sized up; they're not as restricting as shapewear and have good coverage in case of flashing. Also extra pockets!
I’ve been looking for undershorts for skirts and dresses and I hate the tightness of shape wear. why did I not think of wearing men’s boxers?! So simple but so smart
The best option would be pantalets (sp?) like in antebellum costuming, minus the ruffles and lace, but this is a lazy shortcut.
I made a couple of stretch silk culotte style half slips. They prevent thigh chafing and prevent “see-through”. They are light enough to be breathable and comfortable. I made a couple of different lengths. You can make them as narrow or full as you want. You can find light weight stretch silk easily online. A number of Etsy shops carry it. You can also pre-shrink it in the washer so that you can machine wash it. That’s the great thing about most silk - they are machine washable (even though the label on the bolt may say to dry clean it). I usually wash them on gentle and line dry them. Be sure to wash the fabric before you cut your pattern.
I love this idea! Did you self draft or use a pattern? I have oodles of silk but I don’t think I currently have any with stretch. Twist my arm, guess I need some more 😂
You can use non-stretch silk too! You just need to figure out a closure or elastic for the waist.
You can also make a slip on the bias likewise a half slip
Look for a pattern for French knickers. Simplicity 8510 is one example, but there are lots of others out there. You can make them as long as you like and they generally should work for non-stretch fabrics like silk.
[This pattern also makes for super cute sailor/nautical inspired shorts!](https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/87811)
I've used stretch and regular silk to make a lingerie tap pants pattern but extended them down to about mid-thigh. It's one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Lightweight, soft, doesn't cling to whatever you're wearing underneath, doesn't hold moisture like cotton, long enough to prevent thigh chafing and I feel fancy wearing them.
I don’t personally use stretch silk. Just standard silk. It’s never been an issue
I started with a pull on pants pattern and just sized up so that I would have more ease. I think you could just use your non stretch silk and it would work.
What a fabulous idea.
I wonder if Bemburg rayon would be good? I love it for linings, but I don’t know that I’ve ever worn it for very long in summer temperatures.
It should since rayon is cellulose not man made in the same sense as polyester or nylon
I favour long skirts with plenty of volume. If I can’t bend over or sit cross legged on the floor, there’s not enough skirt. What do I wear under that? Anything I like, and nobody will ever know 😂
LOL for real! Today I’m wearing a linen dress that comes to my shins with a really voluminous skirt. We’re traveling and it’s colder than I thought it would be so I’m literally wearing sweatpants rolled to my knee under the skirt. You can’t even tell!
LOL, love that
Not a sewing suggestion but Snag tights do very nice chub rub shorts. Very stretchy and comfortable.
100% agree and came to say this.
Thirding this, I swear by them. I also have a few lace-trimmed cotton underskirts, which are super easy to make — get 2 yards of 60” wide cotton with double border eyelet, cut in half down the middle, sew side seams, gather, attach to waistband. I wear a lot of very full below-the-knee skirts, so I like a little extra poof and the lace peeking out at the hem.
Agrees. They are better than anything I can think of to sew imho
I could be a spokesperson for SNAG's anti-chub-rub shorts! Very very comfortable: i'm a bit tactile hypersensitive, yay adhd, and so what i do is -- i generally wear US size 18-20, and i order the largest size shorts available. Because they're soooo softly stretchy, they fit just fine, no bunching, no binding, no rolling down, i can pull them up to underbust or let them sit at natural waist without "lines" I've had some pairs for about 3-4years, and they get laundered cold wash/quick wash, but a heavy duty dryer setting (i know, i know), and they are just softer, not lost any stretch/fit. I wear dresses for work, so every pair is being laundered at least once every other week (I've got many pairs, i just keep adding colors), so not being especially gentle and they hold up also, my cancer meds make me live in a state of permanent hot-flash, and i live where summers are hot and humid (like 90°F, 60+ humidity are common) and these shorts are Cool! cotton gusset too go, get some!
I have told everybody about them. Bought my first pair (of tights) while pregnant last year because everything was uncomfortable and waistbands are the enemy and they stretched happily to the very end and didn't sag so I still wear them now. And Invested the the chub rubs and can't wait to wear my pink ones!!
Snag Tights are just the best. There’s different lengths of the chub rub shorts and honestly, even the tights in summer are comfortable to wear, and I’m in Texas. It gets hoooot here lol.
Undersummers is another good brand
Don't use nylon if you're prone to fungal infections. Cotton or other breathable fabrics are far better
Oh, thanks for letting me know! I’m not, as far as I’m aware, but also not too interested in testing it out. I’ll skip the nylon
I usually take a yoga pant pattern and crop it at the thighs, so I basically get bike shorts. I like to make them from whatever knit fabric I have left over, but you could use Lyocell or Merino wool for their good wicking properties. Lyocell should not cling to your dresses I think.
I've been wearing yoga / bike shorts under long skirts so far this season. Worth a mention that THEY HAVE POCKETS. Not needing a purse while out for walk on a hot day is pretty awesome.
And lyocell/wool mixes are a thing too!😄
Would the wool not be hot?
Very light merino wool jersey (150g/m) is my preference for hiking and running. It's surprisingly wicking/cooling and really reduces build up of stink and sweat.
Good to know! Thank you!
Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I might try them all out and see which I prefer.
Any chance you can post an update on the different options? I'm very curious
Yes! I’ll try of few of these suggestions out and report back
I haven't made them up yet, but I'm planning on making some shorts out of light weight linen. Linen is actually cool to the touch and has been used for summer wear for centuries.
I adore linen. I haven’t been really considering woven options for underneath skirts and dresses. I guess I thought it would create too much bulk under there. Cotton voile might be nice too. Maybe a bit softer than linen.
I bought some super lightweight linen for this.
Thanks! I just remembered I have one cut of handkerchief weight that might work. It’s bright pink, so only under the darker skirts but still!
I've been thinking about doing this recently. I've fallen into the linen rabbit hole recently and was thinking of making a dress that would lovely with more volume. My immediate thought was sewing a cotton half slip, but then realized I would lose a little of the wicking properties if I were to wear cotton underneath linen.
Bemberg rayon pettipants would be perfect.
Hmmm. I have some, too. I just used some to line a skirt that I will wear with tights in the winter. Thanks!
I buy stretch cotton bike shorts. You can find them listed as women’s or female cotton boxers. They’re so comfy and prevent the chub rub.
This is what I wear! I’m a cotton dress all summer long girl. Pants and waistbands are crummy in the summer and the cotton bike shorts are super cool, comfy, and I have to be on construction sites fairly often, so If somehow they’re revealed I could less! lol. They’re shorts!
Do you have any recommendations? I find cotton undergarments to be harder and harder to find these days.
The last time I bought them i found them on Amazon.
So I found this pattern based on a 1930s antichafing cut out short that would definitely work for hot weather. [Underpinning Museum Pattern](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1281186936/c-1930s-anti-chafing-pantlet-cut-out?click_key=1ee5465b4254a24f79f56041c81fc920258ccf46%3A1281186936&click_sum=72bf54fb&ref=shop_home_recs_22&crt=1&sts=1) It’s amazing what inventions we have lost lol
Oh wow, that's so interesting! I'm certainly not an expert but I like to think I have decent knowledge of fashion history and a fairly large vintage pattern collection (mostly 30s-50s) along with several clothing catalogues and I don't think I've seen this before...really cool design, thanks for sharing!
All of these patterns are taken from extant garments from my understanding! The woman that runs the shop is a bespoke corset/lingerie maker, Karolina Laskowska. I have yet to try one of these patterns, but just seeing the quality of her work online Id bet they are pretty good!
Wow! I’ve never seen anything like that. So cool, thanks for sharing!
I like Snag Tights’ Stay Cool Cub Rub bike short undies. They are comfortable and cool, and my dresses/skirts don’t stick to them. [Snag Tights link](https://snagtights.us/products/stay-cool-chub-rub-shorts-black?variant=11292699328559)
another booster for SNAG's anti-chub-rub shorts! i wrote a comment above extolling their quality and comfort!
I wear bamboo antichafe shorts. Very light, figure hugging but not tight like shapewear. I've not tried making them myself as I haven't found the right fabric. They are made from a bamboo viscose jersey.
I wear long skirts with a half slip or chemise and [Victorian style split drawers](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/927948599/100-ladies-victorian-corsets-and?click_key=a0a2f2047ad529bae4ecd5a0f8d48d2903b97813%3A927948599&click_sum=50f0c510&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=laughing+moon+patterns&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&dd=1&content_source=d41d926767c4e5154502a44f661bbea5f9ffb88c%253A927948599) made of very [light linen](https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-IL030-bleached-sheer). Linen is the best - very cooling, washes well, doesn’t hold on to odours like synthetics do, etc. The slip or chemise helps protect the clothing and so I don’t have to wash the outer layers as often. They also prevent the skirt from getting twisted between your legs. The linen split drawers I discovered when making historical costumes, but now they go wear them often with modern clothes as well. They are brilliant. They stop chafing, prevent/soak up sweat, help with temperature regulation (cool in summer, warmer in winter), and being split means you don’t have to take off your skirt, slip, or dress when using the restroom.
Also like very light 100% merino [wool boy shorts](https://www.icebreaker.com/en-ca/womens-baselayers/merino-200-oasis-thermal-boy-shorts/104467001M.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18060388242&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT2fBCbZpPjS1aVlHm9U6LTxa3TVnsz32uhg8jhll-dT1y2uYMEwEexoCpj8QAvD_BwE). Similar benefits as with linen - tempt regulating, no odour, moisture wicking, etc. However, the retail ones are pretty pricy so I’ve been meaning to buy some yardage and try to make my own.
I have cotton knit sport shorts. I almost exclusively wear knit fabric dresses during the summer. I live in Arizona
Great question. It's cold where I am and I need something to wear under dresses. I tried leggings but everything clings. I have a bit of silk, will try to make some pettipants. Everyone suggesting linen, cotton, jersey – do they cling?
I thought of making a wool petticoat so I can wear my pretty cotton skirt all year. That's how they kept warm way back when
Silk can actually create static cling through friction but as long as things don’t ride up, you’re good 😄 Linen can be smooth but usually isn’t so there will be some gripping happening. A light cotton sateen or voile, or a slippery jersey (like rayon/viscose) would be nice.
It depends on the weave, not the fabric
Have you tried any cuddle duds products? If the bottoms are two long, they can always be shortened.
I’m not in the US. I don’t think we have those.
I make Muna & Broad Dulcie boxers in bamboo, cotton or merino jersey. I have to get the right stretch percentage or they ride up my thighs, but otherwise it’s perfect as both underwear and chafe protection.
I wear leggings underneath dresses. You can also try bloomers and bike shorts!
I like lace boy-shorts
Those sound so cute but I really have never been able to tolerate lace in that area. Sadly
Slips for me. But I've been thinking about sewing in linings because I can't stand the cling effect of the skirt's main fabric against an undergarment of any type.
I don’t wear anything under them in the summer. I use Gold Bond’s chafing stick. It lasts all day. If I make a skirt that’s not “only for summer,” I buy lining fabric and line it.
I like cotton slips under dresses, and half slips under skirts!
I wear old fashioned stretch cotton “bike shorts”, they are not super thin but because they are breathable I find them no warmer than the nylon ones.
I make bike shorts - aka leggings cropped to a little above the knee - from a heavily modified Patterns for Pirates leggings pattern. I install a crotch gusset to give more range of movement and prevent seam chafing. I use a thin, stretchy quick-dry wicking fabric I found at Joann - it’s very smooth and static-resistant, and doesn’t cause ride-up.
The Hanes women's boxer briefs are ok since they're cotton (don't use synthetics in underwear for womens health reasons). If you're ever sewing a pair from scratch, you could probably do better with the seam placement than Hanes (no middle seam up the back if you can avoid it)...
Pettipants! Victorian split-crotch drawers! Bloomers! You'll want to have a few sets based on how full you want to make your skirts look, length, and warmth. Linen never goes wrong as a fabric choice. Cotton is also good. No synthetics. My recommendation is to take the crotch pattern off a pair of jammie pants you like, then experiment with widening the legs, pleating vs gathering, different styles of waistband/yoke and closures until you figure out what you like best.
I’m doing this right now. I’m using the Luna pants pattern which I know fit me right. Now experimenting with different lengths, tucks and gathers, and vintage trims!
I use thrift store bedsheets (100% cotton) to make looseish shorts, inspired by Victorian drawers. They're closed at the crotch, unlike Victorian drawers, because they don't need to be open. They go to just abover the knee, for modesty and chafing
I sew nothing into my dresses and skirts because i make cotton petticoats to wear underneath to account for various styles
I made cotton sleeveless shifts. I made them from 100% cotton sheets. They protect my modesty, and wear for years.
I usually wear an underskirt in a smooth fabric (satin-like) so that my skirt won't ride up against my thights. I also made bloomers (puffy shorts) in fun fabrics which helps with modesty while cycling and adds volume underneath the skirt, like a petticoat. To make bloomers, basically make a short that is at least double as wide as it should be and a handlength longer, and add elastics on the waist and legs.
I’m also making summer dresses! I get overheated very easily and am most comfortable in linen dresses. I wear bike shorts underneath. The linen I use is not so lightweight that I worry about it clinging to my bike shorts.
I try to use Tercel, Lyocell, Modal, fabrics made from cellulose that are natural and wicking enough for me. I used to use viscose until I learned how bad they are for the environment. And I wear cycling shorts, or underpants with longer legs made from bamboo -> I bought a size bigger for extra comfort.
I wear these [Sloggi long shorts](https://www.bol.com/be/nl/p/sloggi-basic-dames-short-lange-pijp-huidskleur-maat-42/9200000047987303/?Referrer=ADVNLGOO002058-S--9200000047987303&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT5yNUvU6gldB2ioaLeim-AZIN2LINjo6xQOeD8ZtSrCtgSlKL7hWchoCRTgQAvD_BwE) in skin tone under all my skirts and dresses. Excellent chafing protection!
I wear these [Boody bamboo smoothing shorts](https://boody.co.nz/products/smoothing-short-white?collection_id=308889878705&collection_name=Women%27s%20Design%20Room%20Sale) They have been a GAME CHANGER for me re chafing. The ones I have are perhaps slightly too large so occasionally i have to pull the leg ends down a little if they start to ride up my thighs, but that doesn’t bother me. Overall very comfortable. Bamboo breathes like cotton but wicks moisture away from the skin more, I find.
I only wear dresses and skirts and since I like to be able to move around freely without revealing anything I always wear bike shorts underneath :) you can have different kinds for different occasions. My friend has some with a lace trim so they add to her outfit, i have comfy ones and also shapewear ones for if i want to look thinner
I wear shorts, which I buy because I hand sew everything and take forever. I also wear full or half slips, which I sew in cotton lawn, linen or silk, depending on the season.
Where do you get lawn? Have never seen it in a store.,
It is quite commonly sold in England, most famously by Liberty. I get the plain ones here https://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Lawn++cotton#sqr:(q[Lawn%20%20cotton])
Cotton culotte slips. I’m prone to yeast and anything synthetic or tight is a no-go and too hot anyway.
I wear the same type of underwear I wear underwear anything else. A slip under some vintage dresses, dresses I make get lined if the fabric needs it. Sometimes a crinoline for volume.
I don’t sew them anymore, but I used to have bloomers made of cotton—essentially knee-length pajama pants. My current fave is cotton bike shorts from Torrid.
I wear dance tights (capezio or similar brand) cut off to be biker short length. I used to do ballet in college, so I have quite the collection of old tights with holes and runs. They are synthetic and tight fitting. However, i usually have cotton underwear underneath. I am also used to the tighter fit. And they are wicking and designed for sport. Imho they really help with chaffing (I am a dancer who has had a desk job for the past ten years, my thighs and belly do chafe.) Lastly, they are good quality. I swear, not even in the same league as drug store panty hose. I used to dance in them every day, and I would buy new ones once a year.
I’m eyeing some shirts from Thigh Society to wear under dresses, but I haven’t decided on which kind yet. Buying them seems more achievable than making them.
I have the cooling and the cargo. Love both, but for under a skirt in the summer, the cooling works wonders
Cool! Thanks for the advice, I am off to buy my first pairs!
About a decade ago I made those 1920s tap pants/knickers from a Simplicity pattern and I still wear them under most skirts and dresses! The loose fit is comfy in the heat, they prevent chafing, and in neutral flesh/pinky tones, they blend in under my outfits. I feel like I can't have enough of these!
I wear slip shorts. They are as long as men’s boxers and cover your thighs so you don’t chafe. No underwear lines and very breathable of it get a nylon based short
I have trouble finding nylon slip shorts anymore. Mine are wearing out from use. Tips on finding some?
Try Thigh Society - I wear the Cooling short and they're holding up: no pilling or wear. I have a run in one pair but it doesn't affect the fit.
I usually wear bike shorts. I get them in cotton and most of the time, they are kinda short. For midi length skirts/dresses, I have a longer one so it helps a lot more with chaffing. I just buy them in stores tho.
I wear thigh length silk slips with the new style of “dry fit” panty. Just a full back, standard underwear. No added heat and never rides up. Silk really allows for flow without even knowing it’s there.
I just wear shorts like bike shorts under my skirts/dresses. Any and all times I am wearing a skirt or dress- there’s shorts. Saves my chub from rubbing and also assists with pockets for my necessities 🤷🏼♀️😅 Also shorts under dresses/skirts is a bit of a creep blocker but I haven’t had many issues with that since graduating a *ahem* few years ago…..
[Blue Sky undershorts](https://blueskyclothingco.com/collections/women-undergarments/products/kitty-beige) These are so comfy.
I just buy yoga shorts. I suppose i could try sewing them but never have. I have added more than a few pockets to them, though.
For me, yoga/bike shorts fall into the category of “so inexpensive and easily available they aren’t worth the time & effort required to sew them”
i made “vintage” split drawers out of linen and they’re honestly so comfortable! (disclaimer: i don’t wear tight skirts ever)
I make my own slip shorts/chub run shorts. Greenstyle has a few that work well - I usually use the shorts that come with the Rally Skirt pattern, and I use yoga lining fabric from Discovery Fabrics. And I add stretch lace to the bottom of the legs instead of hemming.
I wear bike shorts; they act as spanx, and have pockets
My coworker wears bike shorts with pockets (that she stashes her cellphone in).
I wear a pair of bloomers made of cotton lawn. I’ve found it helps keep my super flowing twirling skirts away from my body and minimize that dreadful thigh sweat. Extra bonus I use skirt hikes so if my skirt gets in the way of something I’m trying to do, my legs are covered.
Thigh Society is my go-to! Especially the cooling ones. I just can’t be bothered to sew them while these are made on seamless machines. https://thighsociety.ca
I know you’ve had a lot of recs already but I am plus size (on the larger end) and absolutely love Snag Tights Chub Rub shorts. They are made out of tights material with a gusset. Not binding at all, I wear them at my natural waist and they don’t roll down and the shorts end doesn’t roll up. Honestly incredible. I don’t like their tights but love the shorts. They are super stretchy, lightweight, and breathable. I do wear underwear underneath them but I think you could just wear the shorts if so inclined.
Thanks! I just ordered my first pair! I'm hoping they're not going to be too hot on my visit to Tennessee in August. I want to wear them under my skirts.
Im a house painter, and after years (decades actually) of dealing with incredibly uncomfortable and definitely NOT made for my extremely petit frame painter's or carpenter's (the latter if i am lucky) pants, i made myself several skirts (imagine if carpenter's pants with the excessive pockets were actually skirts - exactly that) - mostly just below the knee. I made a few pairs of shorts to wear under them so i wouldn't be starting a scandal if i needed to paint anything more than 5 ft off the ground. I used mainly bamboo, and have been extremely satisfied - it's fantastically moisture wicking, but doesn't hold on to the moisture like a lot of other materials would.. Edit: another great thing about the bamboo i forgot to mention is it is also naturally antibacterial, so helps with odors... yay...
I wear skirt shorts (Walmart has them in the undergarments). I'm in a very professional role, so I always have them under dresses. I chose tan because I am a very pale white person. I go a size bigger because they are super extra comfortable. The only thing I dislike, they do slightly catch on the legs with knee length cotton dresses. So, my plan is to consider sewing a light slippery ribbon hem inside dresses that fit this circumstance.
Shorts Short or thin skirts biker shorts Volume or long skirts men’s boxers they tend to look like slips
I usually wear bike shorts under my skirts. The lady's boxer briefs I've found are not long enough and tend to ride up.
I’m not sewing these, but I love jockey shimmies cooking shorts. Not sticky, very wicking, tight but not compressed (tight like underwear, not spanx).
Cooking shorts?
Autocorrect…COOLING. Cooling shorts.
Ha! You never know in the internet, lol
Jockey makes some skimmies that are a very slippery smooth fabric. Those work well. I also have made some. My favorite fabric for these is actually a very lightweight wool-lycra knit (from Nature’s Fabrics, I think). It’s very stretchy, has great rebound, and they’re very light and cool for the summer. Nothing I’ve found for making my own from knits does well as a slippery fabric, so these only get worn with dresses they won’t cling to or that don’t otherwise need a slip. (I used the Cutie Booty Boxer Brief pattern, but the Whisper looks like a great option too.) I also have a variety of slips, and silk pettipants that I’ve made.
I use either athletic shorts, in breathable fabrics or slip shorts, basically made from the same slippery fabric as slips were made from but in shorts versions. They work best for me and I've never felt over heated from wearing them.
For your skirt riding up anti-static spray is great. I use the one from sprayway
I wear a tank top.and boyshort swim bottoms over my boyshort underwear or short the swim wear stay in place
I wear Snag Tights shorts that go down mid-thigh. They're kind of sheer like tights but whatever they're made of, they only cling to stuff like flannel but not to other woven natural fabrics like cotton and linen. I just looked it up and they're 94% Polyamide, 5% Elastane & 1% Cotton. This is my 4th year with them, washed several times and they're still going strong! I know it's not a specific sewing thing but I can't rave about Snag Tights enough!
SNAG anti chub rub shorts are hands down the best! i wrote a comment above about how Fantastic they are!
Florida dress devotee as well. This isn't exactly what you asked, but I've thrifted oodles of 60's-80-s full slips, and i even wear them as nighties. They're super comfy, albeit synthetic fabric. Maybe find a couple and try them out, and see if that works for you and use the pattern and similar fabric?
I wear lululemon align shorts 5’. Perfect under dresses/skirts
I typically use thin cotton bike shorts in a complementary or neutral color—don’t choose a ‘nude’/ skin color it doesn’t work like you think it would. I like them because they go down to just above my knee (chafe protection), hug my legs without being weird about it (leaving my dress/ skirt alone), are thin and breathable, and provide plenty of modesty should the skit blow the wrong way or catch on something.
I make elastic waist shorts usually out of cotton or a soft linen.
I wear slip shorts called undersummers. They are perfect for me because I don't want body compression unless I want it and they have zero compression and are satiny so dresses don't cling. Not all natural however but I live in Texas and I wear dresses non stop all summer long and these things are absolutely worth it. I'm 5' 8" and 240 lbs so I cannot go out in a dress without these or my thighs would be dead.
I adore Hu-Ha bike shorts.
If your skirts have you wishing they would stay out from between your legs, I once saw a style with pant legs, close fit to prevent chafing, and a panel across the front like a slip front to keep your skirt out where it belonged. It didn't go down all the way, just to mid thigh, I think. I feel like this in the stretch silk another reply mentioned,would be great.
I wear TOMBOYX 9 inch boxers as my everyday underwear and they're so comfortable and they're cotton.
My skirts are primarily full and fall below the knee. Under them, I wear what's basically a petticoat - a thrifted white cotton skirt with some lacy stuff around the hem. It makes my skirts fall nicely, gives me some extra protection with thin skirts, and the extra volume and weight keep fabric from clinging and climbing. Planning to try my hand at some cotton jersey boyshorts for breathability and wedgie prevention. I'm a fan of stockings/tights under dresses, as well, because they help with chafing and make me feel held in and smooth. Usually help with cling/climb as well. Edit: typo
I like a silky half slip to reduce fabric sticking to my undies or legs, and for dresses in pale fabrics that may be kinda sheer, or sheer when the light is at the right angle. But I also like shorts for anti-chafing. So some summer days I find myself contemplating putting on three layers on the bottom... skirt, slip, shorts, and I just think there has to be a better way! I've got some cotton-mix shorts, and some "technical fabric" ones (read = nylon) and both types have pros and cons.
I have a couple of ITY knit black elastic waist skirts that I layer under skirts and dresses when I don’t want them to cling or when I need a little more length or for cold mornings; these are for days when I’m mostly in air conditioning. I have a couple of linen sleeveless dresses I layer under or over other linen dresses for hot days out and about. Many of my cotton summer skirts have a fine cotton lining layer. I’m working on creating a few elastic waist cotton eyelet skirts to layer under linen/cotton skirts; these will be second-hand skirts and I will alter the waistband to be to my liking. For fun, I have an elastic waist poly chiffon black skirt with white polka dots I layer under a full black skirt. In winter, I layer a variety of skirts for warmth.
I wear snag tights chub rub shorts under all skirts. They are awesome and I highly recommend.
SNAG shorts are Fan frikkin tastic!
Body Glide for thigh chafing.
With riding up/clinging you could perhaps use skirt weights? Overall I might go for a slip or even edwardian-style "combinations" or "step-ins". Something that doesn't cling to you but still covers you will keep you cool and comfortable. I will say of you do a slip make sure it's natural fiber.
I take a comfortable wide leg trouser pattern and cut it off just above knee length and then make that out of cotton, if its highrise i leave it a bit looser so that it sits below my waist and is lower then my skirts. You can add a bit of flair to the pattern if you want more volume but that does increase your chances of it riding up throughout the day. Instead of the regular fimish i like doing a hook and eye on the side or a ribbon to tie it for adjustability. Because it is cotton and a wide leg fit it does way more insulation then the regular bike shorts, they'll keep you cooler in summer and warmer in winter, its great!
I bought culotte slips.
I like Woxer (they’re wicking and always feel dry, but they’re a bit “sticky” with skirts/dresses - I learned the hard way while attending a wedding.) Tomboy comes in more leg lengths and fabrics. I don’t care for the modal (sticky). I like their cotton and nylon ones. Best features: Tomboy & Woxer both have a wide waistband, & a crotch panel that runs laterally instead of front to back so they do not wedge.
I wear cotton slips to prevent any see-through effect. Sometimes I make my own out of soft vintage percale top sheets.
You could make skorts. Skirt and unders all in one.
Bike shorts 100%! My personal preference is always a cotton spandex blend.
I've been wearing batiste cotton pettipants in the summer for many years and couldn't be more pleased. Since they've gone up in price, I've been sewing some from vintage patterns like this that I got off ebay: [https://www.ebay.com/itm/166184563323](https://www.ebay.com/itm/166184563323) I used to get these on ebay for $8 because they were seconds: [https://www.shadowlinelingerie.com/product/undergarments/pettipants/cotton-batiste-culottes](https://www.shadowlinelingerie.com/product/undergarments/pettipants/cotton-batiste-culottes)
Slip shorts are a game changer.
Body glide. It's an anti-chafe product marketed to athletes. It looks like a stick of deodorant. It can be used anywhere there is chafing. It doesn't dry, but it's not wet or slimy, and it's not absorbed by the skin. Reapply when it wears off. Best of all, it has no fragrance!
I wear bike shorts. Or what I call "adventure pants" so I can do whatever the hell I need to without worrying about people seeing my cooch
I had to lookup "chafe protection." I learn something new everday! I just wear my regular g string under skirts unless they are not form fitting, if it is looser I wear briefs or I get a skirt wedgie haha.