A control brief uses compression fabric (power mesh, spandex blends, bonded panels) to smooth the belly, hips, and thighs. Shapewear brands like Spanx and Skims built entire product lines around variations of this silhouette.
Coverage varies from high-waist to mid-rise to full bodysuit versions.
How to Identify
- Visibly thicker, compressive fabric
- Often has bonded (seamless) edges
- Usually neutral colors (nude, black)
- May have reinforced panels at the abdomen
