The Terry Bellas are high compression, have a flat waist and the grippers are not so grippy. These shorts do hold you in more than the regular Terry T shorts. I tend to like 7 or 8 inch shorts, but on my short body, they are a bit long. When i wear regular shorts or a short skirt, my tan lines are obvious, but I don't care, I am proud of them! Although I am pretty thin, my upper thighs are not rock solid. The shorts with a lot of lycra do a much better job of keeping a smooth look.
I also have a pair of the Shebeest triple Ds. They are a bit shorter but still flattering. However, I have had problems with the chamois every once in awhile. I had to wash them 3-4 times when they were new so they would stop giving me saddle sores. Now, it seems like every few times I wear them, the chamois is rubbing in the crease of my legs, like its all of a sudden become too wide.