I bought these in black with lace trim, specifically to wear under shorts that are a bit too short. I now wear them under all of my flowy summer dresses and skirts. Not only do they suck everything in a bit, they also keep my thighs from rubbing together, aand i don't have to worry about flashing my undies if i want to sit more casually! These shorts might be the best purchase I've made this year, honestly.