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That post-baby belly that never shifted. Finally gone.
Up to 2 inches off your waist, in a few days
Closes the gap pregnancy left open (diastasis)
360° CrossBand™, front, sides and back
Invisible under your clothes, never rolls down
Belly back in 2 to 3 weeks, your jeans button again
Breastfeeding and caesarean friendly
Worn daily, the results build and stay with you.
Measure the narrowest part of your waist.
Between two sizes, take the larger one.
| Size | UK size | Waist (cm) | Waist (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8-10 | 64-69 | 25-27 |
| M | 10-12 | 70-74 | 27-29 |
| L | 12-14 | 75-79 | 29-31 |
| XL | 14-16 | 80-84 | 31-33 |
| 2XL | 16-18 | 85-89 | 33-35 |
| 3XL | 18-20 | 90-94 | 35-37 |
| 4XL | 20-22 | 95-99 | 37-39 |
| 5XL | 22-24 | 100-108 | 39-42 |
| 6XL | 24-28 | 109-124 | 43-49 |
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90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Not happy within 90 days? Get your money back.
Sarah T., 38 ✓
★★★★★
My youngest is three and I still had the pouch that no amount of walking shifted. This holds the whole middle instead of squashing the front. First morning, my jeans did up without a fight. I have ordered two more since.
Michelle P., 43 ✓
★★★★★
Two caesareans and I had given up on anything tight because of the ridge above the scar. This wraps the whole middle, 360°, so nothing presses on one single point. It holds the folds either side and it does not roll down when I sit.
Denise R., 52 ✓
★★★★★
I had not changed a thing about the way I eat and my middle changed anyway. This is the first thing that has made my clothes sit right again. Flat at eight in the morning and still flat at eight at night.
Karen H., 50 ✓
★★★★★
Six children, two of them caesareans. I put these on and I could sit down and stand up without everything pulling. It supports the sides and the tummy hang those surgeries left behind. I have worn them every day since.
Joanne M., 47 ✓
★★★★★
My shape changed after my hysterectomy and every pair of control pants rolled down within the hour. These sit high above the navel and they stay there all day. I am wearing dresses I had stopped wearing.
Emma C., 34 ✓
★★★★★
I have a whole drawer of shapewear that hurt to wear. This one is soft and seamless and I forget it is on by mid-morning. No lines under my clothes either, which was the other thing that always put me off.
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Go by your waist measurement, not your usual dress size: after a baby the two often stop matching. Measure the narrowest part of your waist and your hips at the widest, then match them to the size guide. Between two sizes? Take the larger one. Sizes run from S to 6XL with a UK size column.
No. The X-shaped crossed bands anchor the high waist and spread the hold all the way round, front, sides and back, so it stays exactly where you put it, even when you sit, bend or pick up a toddler.
No. Seamless edges and no elastic to dig in, so there are no ridges or lines under jeans, leggings, work trousers or a fitted dress.
A soft, stretchy knit that holds you firmly and moves with you, breathable mesh panels between the crossed bands so it stays comfortable all day, and a 100% cotton gusset. No hard boning, no plastic, no latex.
On its own, exactly like your normal underwear: the gusset is lined with cotton, so it's soft and hygienic all day. If you'd rather wear a thin pair underneath, that's fine too and changes nothing to the hold.
Daily is where the difference comes from, so most women put it on in the morning like any other underwear. It's made for daytime: you don't need to sleep in it. Miss a day and nothing is lost.
Most women start around 2 weeks after a vaginal birth and 6 weeks after a C-section, once they've been cleared. The high waist sits above the navel, well clear of the scar. If you're recovering from surgery, check with your GP or midwife first.
Never. The gap pregnancy can leave in your tummy muscles doesn't close on its own with time, which is why your lower belly may still push forward years later. Women wear it from days after birth to 40+ years post-baby.
Hand wash or a delicate machine cycle with a mild detergent. No fabric softener or bleach, no tumble dryer: lay flat or hang to dry, away from direct sunlight. That keeps the hold exactly as it was on day one.
Orders placed before 10 PM on weekdays are dispatched the same day, with free Royal Mail tracked delivery, usually in 5 to 10 working days.
90-day guarantee: if it isn't right for you, contact us at info@venialli.com and we'll make it right, with a size exchange or a refund. Full conditions in our Returns & Refunds Policy.
Real women, real results
Same woman · same dress
Left, without it. Right, wearing the CrossBand™ 360 Sculpt Brief under the very same dress. Nothing else changed.
Why it actually works
01
The second you put it on
The high waist and the crossed band hold your tummy in, so your jeans and dresses sit smooth from the very first wear. No squeezing, no pinching.
02
Invisible under everything
Seamless edges, no lines, no bulge. Fitted dress, slim jeans, work trousers: it disappears and leaves a smooth shape that still looks like you.
03
All-day hold
Sit, bend, pick up a toddler: the crossed bands anchor the high waist so it stays exactly where you put it, from morning to night.
Not all shapewear is the same
✕ Ordinary shapewear
CrossBand™ 360 Sculpt Brief
Inspired by la fascia: the long cotton band Italian grandmothers crossed over the front after every birth. Our founder's nonna wore one after each of her five babies. Read Laura's story →
Sizes S to 6XL
Measure your waist at its narrowest point and your hips at the widest, then read straight across. The UK size column is there so you have nothing to convert.
Between two sizes, or hips in the size above? Take the larger one. It's made to sit high and hold you all the way round, not to squeeze you.
Open the size guideThey tried it
Verified buyer★★★★★
When I opened the parcel, I already had that smile. Four years doing sit-ups every morning, convinced I was doing my body good. I had no idea I was making it worse. Diastasis recti doesn't get fixed with exercises, it takes the right pressure, all the way round. Not just at the front. From day 8, the jeans I hadn't been able to do up since my daughter was born started to close. I've still got the photo on my phone.
Emma, 44
Verified buyer★★★★★
I'd tried everything. Girdles that squeeze, knickers that slip, corsets that take an hour to get off. This is different. I wear it from morning to night and forget it's on. My tummy is held, not compressed. For the first time, I looked at myself in the mirror and thought: "There I am." I wasn't waiting to lose weight. I was waiting for this pair.
Sophie, 49
Verified buyer★★★★★
The first thing that struck me was the crossed band. It's not like other knickers, you can feel it's built to do something. I put it on in the morning before a family lunch. No one noticed. But I knew. And all day I sat down, stood up and ate without thinking about it once. For me, that's everything.
Denise, 52
Verified buyer★★★★★
I was sceptical. I'm 47 and I've tried so many things that I don't believe the promises any more. I ordered it almost by mistake. The first time I put it on, I stood in front of the mirror longer than usual. My waist is defined. My tummy is flat. And above all, I can breathe. I put it on one ordinary Tuesday morning to go to work. I'd forgotten about it ten minutes later. That's exactly the point.
Claire, 47
Verified buyer★★★★★
I'm 56 and I've got a body that's lived. This pair doesn't try to hide it, it shows it off. My waist is defined, my tummy is flat. I put them on in my hotel room before an important dinner and I left with a confidence I hadn't felt in years. No diet. No effort. Just this perfect pair.
Julia, 56
Verified buyer★★★★★
The side view doesn't scare me any more. The high waist hides everything that used to bother me. My bum is lifted, my tummy is held in. And you can tell it's built to do something: this isn't just an ordinary pair of knickers.
Chloe, 34
Our promise
We're so sure it will change how you feel in your clothes that we take the risk for you. Wear it every day for 90 days. If it isn't right for you, contact us and we'll make it right, with a size exchange or your money back.
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Frequently asked questions
For the vast majority of women, yes. The CrossBand™ works on structure, not weight: the X-shaped crossed band spreads gentle compression right around the waist, front, sides and lower back. It smooths and holds whatever your shape, from S to 6XL, and it's rated 4.8/5 by 2,763 verified customers.
Yes. The gap pregnancy can leave in your tummy muscles (diastasis) doesn't close on its own with time. If your lower belly still pushes forward years later, that's exactly what the crossed band is built to hold. Women wear it from days after birth to 40+ years post-baby. It's never too late.
It flattens, it doesn't shift. A rigid girdle only compresses the front, so everything escapes to the sides. The CrossBand™ wraps the whole way round, so your tummy is held evenly: no side rolls, no bulge popping out elsewhere.
Yes. The crossed bands anchor the high waist so it doesn't roll down or slide. You can sit, bend and move all day and forget you're wearing it.
No. Seamless edges and a breathable mesh mean no lines and no bulk under jeans, work trousers or a fitted dress.
Yes. The high waist sits above the navel, well clear of a C-section scar, and there's no hard boning. Most women start around 6 weeks after a C-section, once they've been cleared. If you're recovering from surgery, check with your GP or midwife first.
You don't have to, but daily is where the difference comes from. Most women put it on in the morning like any other underwear. Miss a day and nothing is lost.
Measure your waist at its narrowest point and your hips at the widest, then match them to the size guide. It runs from S to 6XL with a UK size column. Between two sizes? Take the larger one.
Hand wash or a delicate cycle with a mild detergent, then air dry. No tumble dryer, no fabric softener: that keeps the hold exactly as it was on day one.
Orders placed before 10 PM on weekdays are dispatched the same day and usually arrive in 5 to 10 working days, with free Royal Mail tracked delivery.
You have 90 days to try it. If it isn't right for you, contact us at info@venialli.com and we'll make it right, with a size exchange or a refund. Full conditions in our Returns & Refunds Policy.
I'd tried everything before this. It's the first one that holds my tummy without squeezing the life out of me. I put it on in the morning and completely forget it's there.
The crossed band actually does something: you can feel it wrapping right round rather than just pressing on the front. My waist is defined under a fitted dress and there are no side rolls.
Lovely quality for the price. Holds its shape after washing and the seams sit flat under everything. Already ordered two more colours.
Wore it to a family lunch and no one had a clue. I sat, stood and ate without thinking about it. For the first time in years I felt comfortable in my own clothes.
The high waist covers everything I wanted covered and my back looks smoother too. It's become the one I reach for whenever I want to feel put together.
After two children my jeans hadn't done up properly in years. A few weeks in these and the button closes without me holding my breath. I genuinely didn't expect that.
Felt confident the second I put it on. My tummy is held, I can breathe, and I'm not squeezing myself into anything. Wish I'd found it sooner.
Took two on a city break and lived in them. Flattering under everything I packed and no rolling down while I walked all day.
Menopause changed my middle and nothing sat right. This holds gently and evenly, and for the first time I feel comfortable and covered where I want to be.
Really comfortable and does smooth nicely. It comes up generous, so I'd say size down if you're between two: I did second time round and it's spot on now.
Completely invisible under my work trousers and it doesn't roll down like every other one I've owned. I can sit at my desk all day without adjusting it once.
The fabric is so soft and it breathes: no digging in, no discomfort. I've worn it all day in the heat and honestly forgot I had it on.
After my second baby I wanted something that actually helped rather than just squeezed. The all-round support makes a real difference to how my clothes sit.
No seam lines showing through, no pinching at the legs. It just sits flat and smooth. Honestly better than pairs costing three times as much.
Comfortable and does smooth well. The black came up slightly darker than the photo, but the fit and support are exactly as described.
Wore it under a slip dress to a garden party and felt so smooth and confident. Not a single roll or line. Ordering more before summer's out.
Perfect under jeans and dresses alike. Stays exactly where I put it all day, which is more than I can say for any other shaping brief I've tried.
Very comfortable and smooths nicely. I'd have loved one more colour option, but the fit is exactly as described and it doesn't budge.
Finally something that smooths without feeling like a corset. Comfortable enough to wear every day and it's done wonders for my confidence.
Wore it under a bodycon dress for date night and felt amazing 😅 Smooth all round, held everything in and I could still breathe and eat dinner.
Sceptical it would do much for me but it really does. Comfortable all day and my dresses hang so much better. Wore it to lunch and forgot all about it.
Beautiful fabric, holds its shape after washing and the compression hasn't faded at all. My go-to now, no question.
Simple, effective and so easy to wear. Smooths the tummy, defines the waist, and stays put. Exactly what I was after.
A comfortable, flattering brief. Slightly firmer than I expected at first, but after a wear or two it softened and now it's just right.
People keep asking if I've lost weight: it's just the way this smooths everything out! Effortless and so flattering. Buying another.
My husband noticed how smooth my dress looked before I said a word. Held everything in beautifully without me feeling squashed. That says it all.
Holds the middle beautifully: firm but never clingy. Feels soft like everyday underwear but smooths like proper shapewear. Total convert.
Such a clever design. Goes on in seconds, smooths instantly, and the crossed band means it never rolls down. Works under everything I own.
I've tried plenty of shaping briefs over the years. This is the first that smooths without cutting in or rolling down. Wonderful.
Already ordered a second. It's become the one I reach for every time: soft, smoothing and it genuinely stays put all day.
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