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SPANX<sup>®</sup> AirEssentials 4-Inch Shorts, Main, color,
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These relaxed-fit shorts made of the brand's silky soft AirEssentials fabric that's breathable and ultra drapey to give you a light-as-air feel.

  • 4" inseam; 26 1/2" leg opening; 12 1/4" front rise; 16" back rise (size Medium)
  • Elastic/drawstring waist
  • 47% modal, 46% polyester, 7% elastane
  • Dry clean or machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #10280615
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The bold mission of SPANX: to make the world a better place, one butt at a time. For founder Sara Blakely, it all started in 2000 with a bad case of VPL: visible panty lines. She cut the feet off her control-top pantyhose, and a shapewear empire was born. Today these undergarments are wardrobe staples for women and men who trust SPANX to slim their silhouettes and boost their confidence.

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Most helpful positive review

Aug 6, 2024
Great shorts
LOVE these shorts! Great material, great length. I only wish they had pockets.
hanna199
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Aug 5, 2024
If you have a tummy avoid, midsize ladies beware
So i bought the top and of course had to have the matching bottoms. Im 5’4 and they are on the shorter side but still modest enough, my problem is the matching top is slightly cropped and these shorts do absolutely nothing to minimize your front stomach the shorts actually emphasize your stomach! I purchased a XL thinking sizing up would help, if you are midsize beware. When i buy spanx, im immediately thinking im contained and shaped and minimized and these shorts have absolutely none of that. If you are petite with a completely flat stomach, then i would recommend because the material is nice.
Eliza8901
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ElceCalvert
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Sept 16, 2024
love!
I love these shorts. I’m a 12-14 and purchased size XL. I felt they ran slightly small. They are tighter on my waist but not uncomfortable at all! Four stars because I also wish they had pockets. I also think I received a pair that may have been previously worn and returned as the inner thigh and rear are pilled. I probably won’t bother to exchange because I think they’d pill anyways. I purchased on sale but would definitely pay full price as I love the fit!
hanna199
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Aug 6, 2024
Great shorts
LOVE these shorts! Great material, great length. I only wish they had pockets.
Eliza8901
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Aug 5, 2024
If you have a tummy avoid, midsize ladies beware
So i bought the top and of course had to have the matching bottoms. Im 5’4 and they are on the shorter side but still modest enough, my problem is the matching top is slightly cropped and these shorts do absolutely nothing to minimize your front stomach the shorts actually emphasize your stomach! I purchased a XL thinking sizing up would help, if you are midsize beware. When i buy spanx, im immediately thinking im contained and shaped and minimized and these shorts have absolutely none of that. If you are petite with a completely flat stomach, then i would recommend because the material is nice.
AnnLJ
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July 27, 2024
Love it!
I love the material. So soft!!
Mleilani
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July 22, 2024
so soft!
I LOVE these. I didn’t know what to expect when I ordered them but I love how soft they are. The blue is such a pretty color, ordered black too. 5’3 and about 150lbs post baby, not sure on my measurements currently so hope that helps!
BeckyAnny
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July 18, 2024
Inseam is actually 3 inches
Theses shorts feel nice. The inseam is actually 3 inches on a size medium so I,m returning them as they are too short.
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