
Chantelle
Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9"
The Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short is a women's shapewear short featuring a stretch high waist and control panel that helps slim the silhouette and reduce thigh friction. It is made from a soft, stretch nylon blend with a cotton-blend gusset and has a 9-inch inseam. Designed for everyday wear under clothing, it provides smoothing coverage to the mid-thigh.
- Material
- Nylon blend, cotton-blend gusset
- Gender
- female
- Style
- slim-fit, high-rise
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Shapewear
Specifications
High-waist control shorts with slimming panel and comfort stretch fabric.
Control panel, reduces thigh friction, stretch high waist, cotton-blend gusset.
- Material
- Nylon blend, cotton-blend gusset
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- slim-fit, high-rise
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Shapewear
Additional Attributes
- smooth comfort fabric
- high-waist design
- control panel for slimming silhouette
- nylon blend fabric
- cotton-blend gusset
- stretch high waist
- reduces thigh friction
- 9-inch inseam
Product Insights
The Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short by Chantelle provides light to medium daily shaping with a soft, silky, moisture-wicking fabric that resists pilling and bagging. Its 9-inch inseam blocks thigh chafing, while seamless legs, a knit-in logo, and a silicone-free doubled waistband prevent irritation and stay in place without rolling or ride-up. Four-way stretch with 19% spandex recovers shape, and the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification ensures skin safety. At $80 CAD, this mid-price daily shaper from a Parisian heritage brand combines comfort, durability, and reliable performance for chafe-free wear under clothing.
Verified claims
- Fabric
- Fabric has a smooth, cool-touch handfeel and absorbs and disperses moisture to stay comfortable.
- Durability
- Fabric resists pilling and bagging, maintaining shape through repeated wear.
- Inseam
- 9-inch inseam reaches mid-thigh to physically block skin-on-skin friction.
- Seamless design
- Santoni seamless leg hems and knit-in logo prevent seam and tag irritation.
- Stay-put
- Four-way stretch and doubled waistband keep the shorts in place without rolling or shifting during wear.
- Waistband
- No silicone; doubled waistband with light shaping stays in place.
- Compression
- Light to medium daily shaping with seamless control panel and non-rolling waistband.
- Value
- Chantelle, founded in 1876, positions this short as a mid-price daily shaper at $80 CAD.
- Comfort features
- Tagless design and silicone-free waistband prevent irritation and bulk.
- Stretch recovery
- 19% spandex four-way stretch recovers shape without bagging.
- Moisture management
- Polyamide blend absorbs and disperses moisture more effectively than polyester.
- Certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric is independently certified free from over 100 harmful substances.
- Heritage
- Chantelle has been crafting intimate apparel since 1876.
- Material
- 79% polyamide, 19% spandex, 1% polyester, 1% cotton with four-way stretch and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
- Fit
- Ordering usual size delivers intended light smoothing without rolling or ride-up.
- Coverage
- 9-inch inseam prevents thigh chafing and ride-up.
- Knit-in logo
- Knit-in logo has no heat transfers or tags, so nothing peels or causes irritation against the thigh.
- Wearability
- Fits true to size with seamless hems, doubled waistband, and tummy panel for chafe-free, invisible wear.
- Shaping target
- The control panel focuses compression on the lower abdomen rather than constricting the hips or back, so it flattens the tummy while allowing natural movement in the legs.
- Freedom of movement
- The 19% elastane blend prioritizes stretch and shape recovery over rigid compression, so the shorts stay in place without restricting movement during bending or sitting.
- Inseam length vs standard
- The 9-inch inseam is longer than many standard shaping shorts.
Product record
- Title
- Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9"
- Brand
- Chantelle
- Price
- 80 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Everyday smoothing under dresses and skirts
This light-control shaping short is designed to smooth the waist, hips, and thighs under everyday outfits, with a control panel that helps slim the silhouette and a wide high-rise waistband covering the lower abdomen. The 9 inch inseam also helps reduce thigh friction when wearing dresses or skirts.[1,3,4,5,6]
Helps reduce thigh friction while smoothing your silhouette
This high-waist Chantelle control short extends to mid-thigh with a smooth, close-fitting leg section, and the listing says it helps reduce thigh friction. The control panel also helps slim the silhouette, making it an option under dresses or skirts where thighs would otherwise rub together.[5,6]
Everyday smoothing and thigh comfort under outfits
For daily wear under dresses, skirts, or fitted clothing, this high-waist control short offers light-to-medium shaping with a stretch waist and a control panel that helps slim the silhouette. The 9-inch inseam reaches mid-thigh to help reduce thigh friction, and the soft, stretchy nylon-blend fabric is designed to lie smoothly against the skin, with a cotton-blend gusset for comfort.[4,5,6]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9": Choose this if you want light-to-medium, everyday shaping: a high-waist control short with a doubled waistband and a control panel that helps slim the silhouette, plus a 9-inch inseam that reaches mid-thigh and helps reduce thigh friction. It is made of a soft nylon-spandex blend with a cotton-blend gusset, is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and fits true to size in sizes S to XL in Black or Beige. Note it provides light control rather than firm compression, and the mid-hip panel appears slightly sheerer than the opaque waistband and legs.[1,2,4,5,7] | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Hipster: Choose this if you want light, everyday shaping rather than firm control: a high-waist hipster with a stretch high waist and a control panel that helps slim the silhouette, made from a soft stretch nylon blend (77% polyamide, 21% spandex) with a cotton-blend gusset. The seamless knit has a wide, smooth waistband that lies flat and narrow hems at the leg openings, and it comes in sizes small to x-large in Black and Beige. Note that the shaping effect is described as lighter, so it suits those seeking subtle smoothing for daily wear.[4,8,9,10] | Super High-Waist Lace Control Hipster: Choose this if you want super high-waist shaping underwear with a smooth, matte front panel that gives full coverage over the lower abdomen and buttocks, made from a body-shaping nylon blend of 81% polyamide and 19% spandex with a 100% cotton gusset. It suits shoppers who like decorative lace, with sheer lace panels and scalloped edges at the leg openings and a wide lace lower back panel, in Black or Beige/Greige across sizes X-Small to X-Large. Note that the straight top edge sits just below the bra band and can show a visible line under clothing, and the fabric has a central back seam rather than a fully seamless rear.[11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A model wearing a pair of high-waist, mid-thigh black control shorts; the garment is smooth, form-fitting, and extends from just below the bust to mid-thigh. A black strapless-style bra is also visible on the model.
- High-waist panelWide, smooth high-rise waistband that covers the lower abdomen and sits below the model's natural ribcage; the fabric on the panel is uninterrupted and appears compressive with a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Short leg constructionLeg section extends to mid-thigh with a smooth, close-fitting tube-like construction and a subtle hem at the leg opening; side seam or panel line visible faintly along the outer thigh.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Material appearanceUniform, matte black stretch fabric with minimal surface texture and no visible knit pattern; fabric lies smoothly against the skin.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (medium) - Bra visibleBlack underwire-style bra with molded cups and thin shoulder straps; cups have a smooth finish matching the shorts' matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Waist-abdomen contourVisible skin at the midriff between the bra and the waistband showing the garment's fit and how it shapes the torso; the waistband edge creates a clean horizontal line across the abdomen.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a seated model cropped from the neck down to the knees against a neutral beige background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionSeated model posed on a flat horizontal surface, cropped at the knees and just above the nose, centered slightly to the right of the frame.
- BackgroundSolid neutral beige wall and matching pale floor creating a low-contrast studio backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left that produces gentle shadows under the model and subtle shading on the garment, with no harsh highlights.
- Image cropUpper face and lower legs are cropped out of the frame; hands and forearm partially visible resting on the left thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
matte black· control shorts main body#0E0C0Ematte black· bra cups and straps#120D0E- High-waist panelWide, smooth high-rise waistband that covers the lower abdomen and sits below the model's natural ribcage; the fabric on the panel is uninterrupted and appears compressive with a matte finish.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a black high-waist control short worn by a model; opaque wide waistband transitions to slightly sheer mid-hip panel and opaque thigh-length legs with subtle diagonal ribbed detailing near the outer thighs.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing pair of high-waist control shorts fitted on a model, extending from the waist to mid-thigh with a continuous single-piece appearance and no visible separable panels at the back center seam.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - WaistbandWide, opaque high waistband that sits at the natural waist and has a smooth, matte finish distinct from the fabric below.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.16 (high) - Hip/sheer transitionUpper hip area below the waistband appears slightly more sheer or lighter in opacity compared with the waistband, creating a subtle tonal transition across the top of the buttocks.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.26 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Thigh fabric and lengthLeg sections are opaque, extending to just above mid-thigh with a smooth, close-fitting knit finish and a folded or hemmed lower edge at each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high) - Outer thigh ribbingSubtle diagonal ribbed or textured lines are visible near the outer sides of both thighs, forming a decorative or structural pattern running upward and inward.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Center back seam areaNo pronounced center back seam or visible stitching across the buttocks; the rear appears smooth with a faint curved seam where the shorts meet the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing model from the rear cropped at mid-back and below the knees against a neutral pale background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Viewing angle and cropRear three-quarter crop centered on the torso and upper legs; image is vertically oriented and crops the model at the lower back and just below the knees.
- Background and lightingNeutral off-white to pale beige background with diffuse soft lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the product and model skin.
- Model presenceHands and portions of the model's arms and lower back are visible, indicating the garment is worn on a live model rather than displayed flat.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.72 (high)
Colors
matte black· waistband#0E0C0Fsheer black· upper hip panel#1D191Cdeep black· thighs and leg openings#0F0D10- Overall silhouetteRear-facing pair of high-waist control shorts fitted on a model, extending from the waist to mid-thigh with a continuous single-piece appearance and no visible separable panels at the back center seam.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Chantelle
Smooth Comfort High Waist Light Shaping Brief - Black
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4306061 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Black - Small | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306062 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Black - Medium | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306063 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Black - Large | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306064 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Black - X-Large | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306065 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Beige - Small | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306066 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Beige - Medium | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306067 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Beige - Large | CA$80.00 | Yes |
| 4306068 | Smooth Comfort High-Waist Control Short Length: 9" - Beige - X-Large | CA$80.00 | Yes |