# Slimming Male Undergarments Girdles for Men Tone Thighs and Hips (UPDATE) By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-girdle-for-men-tones-thighs-and-hips References: [stylelist](http://www.stylelist.com/blog/gallery/totally-weird-underwear/633850/) & [meikisquared](http://meikisquared.com/2008/03/men-have-their-problems-too.html) We previously brought you the Mirdle, but here are a couple new, one-piece looks that still gives you the same type of body shaping. The Girdle for Men brings the controversial issue of equality between men and women closer to the end. Always a topic of hot debate, the man girdle gives men the [same opportunities as women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-mens), as it tones thighs and hips. This [slimming type of undergarment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear) helps men squeeze into figure-hugging jeans and European-style clothing that they couldn’t have gotten into before. Along similar lines, check out the [leggings for men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights) below! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Body Shaping Undergarments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced materials for comfortable and effective body shaping undergarments for both men and women. - **Gender Equality in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gender-neutral fashion items that challenge traditional gender norms and offer equal choices for all individuals. - **Male-focused Fashion Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative fashion products specifically tailored to the needs and preferences of the male demographic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate body-shaping technologies into garment production processes for improved fit and comfort. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish specialized retail channels and online platforms for promoting and selling gender-neutral fashion items. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and wellness technologies to create functional and stylish products that support body shaping and confidence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Velvety Soft Mens Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-men.md) - [3D Contouring Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmades-the-boxer-brief.md) - [Minimalist Shapewear Undies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapewear-undies.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Men-Focused Everyday Wear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-mens.md) - [High-Performance Underwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-medalist-collection.md) - [Shaping Swimwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-swimwear.md) - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md)