Compression shorts are for short term coverage, for lack of a better term. I use them for costumes. They won't change your hip shape though. Hips are tricky because of bone structure. At one point when I was younger I tried supposed slimming shorts that were supposed to help with spot weight loss. They ended up compressing too tightly.They are fine for hiding hips (don't wear them too long) but they won't change your body shape, similar to binders.