In my hunt to find the best shorts to layer under my skirts and dresses I tried numerous brands, and even some other styles from Spanx. I wore them all through the unbearable humidity and heat of a typical NYC summer, judging them based on their breathability, comfort, fit, value and even color options. I paid particular attention to whether or not these shorts tended to ride up throughout the day (what good is an undergarment if you have to keep adjusting it?). I even wore them under dresses of multiple lengths and fabrics to ensure the 6-inch inseam neither peeked out nor rode up. At the end of the day, all roads lead to the Spanx Fit-to-You Smoothing shorts.
They offer no compression, are incredibly lightweight and super breathable, such that I often forget I even have them on. That was really the thing that sold me on these shorts—the fact that they allowed me to go about my day without ever having to think about my thighs. They currently come in four colors, three shades of nude and black. And because the material is semi sheer and has no prominent seams, these shorts can’t be seen underneath light colors or tight silhouettes. They also come with a built-in cotton gusset so those who wanted to could wear the Fit-to-You Smoothing shorts in place of underwear, though I typically wear mine with panties so that I can get more than one use out of them before washing.
Speaking of washing, these shorts are both machine washable and dryer safe, making them incredibly easy to care for—another reason they topped out over most other shorts I tested. I usually put mine in a mesh laundry bag to ensure it doesn’t get snagged on any zippers. I’ve also on occasion hand washed them while on vacation, and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they air dry.
