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Shapewear shorts that don’t come too high on the waist?

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Thematic · 28/09/2025 10:20

I’m wearing a jumpsuit to a formal event. It has a trousers and is sort of backless- a bit like a pinafore/dungarees, but fitted. I could do with a bit of thigh smoothing underneath the trousers as they are a bit unforgiving and need some Shapewear shorts. The waist of the trousers is high enough to come to my natural waist, but all the Shapewear shorts I can find come quite high around the middle and will show above the waistband at the back so I’m looking for something that comes more to below belly button level. I don’t really need my tummy flattening as it’s fairly flat already. Does such a thing exist? Google is getting me nowhere other than low back Shapewear from skims which goes to a v at the back so would show around the sides. Anyone know of anything?

This is the jumpsuit https://www.reiss.com/style/su567234/ay7532?utm_content=search&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11406496471&gbraid=0AAAAADy9Eno8oPYs5lX3tKlPFcUtqUhkB&gclid=CjwKCAjwuePGBhBZEiwAIGCVS2v7UHIxd6_DTaKsi8IbZ98L47M1Rb2FdueeD_IJwcWED7whqvo6txoCDKYQAvD_BwE

Reiss Wide-Leg Cut-Out Jumpsuit in Green - REISS

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RealHelper · 27/11/2025 08:18

I had the same issue with high-waist shapewear showing above dress/jumpsuit waistlines. What worked for me were mid-rise smoothing shorts, basically shapewear that stops below the belly button. They give light thigh smoothing without the super-high waistband. Brands call them “mid-waist shaping shorts” or “low-rise smoothing shorts,” so try searching for those terms.
If you’re open to alternatives, I also found that built-in shapewear dresses avoid the whole waistband problem completely. This explains how they work really well:
https://www.stylingoutfits.com/the-confidence-dress-why-one-piece-changes-everything/
Might help if you want smoothing without anything peeking over the jumpsuit.😉

The Confidence Dress: Why One Piece Changes Everything

The Confidence Dress: Why One Piece Changes Everything » Styling Outfits

Picture this: You're getting ready for a night out. You reach for your favorite dress, then pause. The mental checklist begins—which shapewear goes under

https://www.stylingoutfits.com/the-confidence-dress-why-one-piece-changes-everything/

user2874744433 · 06/03/2026 16:09

Try sloggi full briefs

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