6 Shapewear Shorts to Avoid Panty Lines
If you’ve ever caught your reflection and realized your underwear is making more of a statement than your outfit—same. Whether you're in leggings, a slip dress, or your favorite pair of jeans, visible panty lines (VPL) have a way of killing the vibe.
Here’s the good news: Panty lines are optional. You can smooth things out without sacrificing comfort (or wearing shapewear that feels like medieval armor). The secret? Shapewear shorts that lift, shape, and disappear under your clothes.
Ahead, we’re breaking down six of the best SPANX shapewear shorts that don’t just skip the panty lines—they’re basically invisible from every angle.
SPANXsculpt Seamless Power Mid-Thigh Short
With zero center seam, flat edges, and an ultra-light touch, our SPANXsculpt™ Seamless Power Mid-Thigh Short gives you all the smoothing and shaping without a single hint of where it begins or ends.
What makes it an MVP for VPL? The fabric lies flat and adapts to your every move thanks to 4-way stretch, so there’s no bunching, no clinging, and absolutely no lines under body-hugging clothes. Plus, it’s breathable enough for everyday wear but strong enough to hold its own under occasion looks.
It’s basically the quiet overachiever of your top drawer.
SPANXshape Invisible Supima Cotton Mid-Thigh Short
Invisible? Check. Supima® Cotton? Also check.
This mid-thigh short is a unicorn in the shapewear world—premium cotton that shapes and vanishes under clothes. The SPANXshape™ Invisible Supima® Cotton Mid-Thigh Short brings together breathable, moisture-wicking cotton with high-tech shaping thanks to Printed Power® with LYCRA® FitSense™.
Translation: you get serious smoothing, no bulk, and no lines—just a sleek, second-skin fit.
The dig-free leg openings and silicone waistband help everything stay put, so you won’t spend the day yanking or adjusting. Whether you're sliding into your favorite jeans or wearing something clingy and chic, this short keeps everything under wraps—discreetly.
SPANXshape Booty-Lifting Mid-Thigh Short
Get an instant butt lift in our SPANXshape™ Booty-Lifting Mid-Thigh Short. Built to lift and sculpt your backside, this short uses body-mapping zones to enhance your shape without visible lines.
Thanks to liquid stretch satin fabric and subtle sheer details, it smooths from every angle while staying lightweight and breathable. No rolling, no pinching, and most importantly—no VPL. Wear it under bodycons, minis, or jumpsuits and keep all eyes on the outfit, not your underlayers.
SPANXshape Skinny Britches Mid-Thigh Short
She’s back—and better than ever. Our SPANXshape™ Skinny Britches Mid-Thigh Short is a cult favorite for a reason. With SPANX® CoreX Tech™, it delivers a flexy, second-skin feel that shapes without squeezing and stays invisible under everything from trousers to slips.
The secret ingredient here is the silicone waistband that keeps everything in place, plus ultra-light contouring that smooths without ever creating that telltale underwear ridge. It’s the kind of shapewear you forget you’re wearing—until you catch yourself in the mirror and remember why you love it.
SPANXshape Invisible Girlshort
It looks like nothing. It feels like nothing. But the results? Kind of everything. The SPANXshape™ Invisible Girlshort is a minimalist mid-thigh alternative that provides full shaping coverage without any visible lines. Crafted with Printed Power® and LYCRA® FitSense™, it wraps the body in smooth, seamless compression.
Flexible leg openings and a dig-free waistband keep it comfy while eliminating panty lines—even under thin knits or bodycon styles. It’s the go-to for days you want shaping that shows up in the mirror, not on the outside of your clothes.
SPANXsmooth Fit-To-You Mid-Thigh Short
One word: stretch. Actually, make that 400% stretch. The SPANXsmooth™ Fit-To-You Mid-Thigh Short is built to mold to your shape without ever cutting into it. It flexes, moves, and recovers—so whether you're sitting, dancing, or running errands, it stays smooth and line-free.
With soft, chafe-proof fabric and a comfy waistband, it’s the low-key MVP for daily wear. And because it was literally designed to vanish under clothes, it keeps everything feeling polished—even under your tightest outfits.
Goodbye, Panty Lines. Hello, Smooth Confidence.
There’s a time and place for bold statements—but your underwear shouldn’t be one of them. With these six pairs of shapewear shorts, you get smoothing, lifting, and shaping that works behind the scenes to let your outfit shine. So the next time you’re getting dressed and wondering can they see it?, the answer will be a confident nope.