control briefs

Tummy-tucking undergarments

Control briefs are underwear designed to smooth and shape the midsection, compressing the belly, hips, and buttocks under clothing.

The elastic fabric holds everything tighter than regular underwear would: She wore control briefs under her dress to avoid visible panty lines.

Also called shapewear or slimming briefs.

shaping

compression

Forcing into smaller space

silhouette · flattening · slimming · figure-hugging · midsection · bodycon · support · panel · boning · targeted

garment

high-waisted

Rising above the hips

spandex · microfiber · elastic · waistband · panties · knickers · underpants · lingerie · intimate · breathable

materials

spandex

Elastic synthetic fiber

  • lycraElastic synthetic fiber
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads

satin · lace · elastane · tagless

Opposites
garment fit and compression

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Loose men's undergarments

commando · going commando

garment structure and coverage

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Narrow fastening strip

G-string · bikini briefs · string bikini · hipster briefs

garment structure

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Loose men's undergarments

tap pants · sleep shorts · French knickers · boy shorts

Family

control, controls, controlled, controlling, controller, controllers, controllable, uncontrollable, uncontrolled

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G