High-waist shaping shorts with a longer leg — smoothing through the middle and down the thigh in one piece.
The two reasons people buy these
The stated one is the smooth line under a dress or fitted trousers. The unstated one is that the longer leg stops thighs rubbing, which for a lot of women is the actual reason they own several pairs. Both are legitimate; only one usually gets mentioned in the copy.
Fit
High waist that sits above the natural waistline
Leg long enough to cover where rubbing happens
Flat leg finish so it does not print a band through clothing
Sizing
Between sizes, take the larger — shorts that are too small roll at the waist and ride at the leg.
