We still have to smooth things out now and then, so they can be handy. These days, the traditional girdle has been displaced in popularity by the Spanx and other "shapewear", such as Newport News' Shape FX line. Fit can be tricky. I found in buying the leg type that my thighs were loose in a girdle that was quite tight in the waist. And, of course, there's the butt and hip areas. If you're slender in those areas, consider picking up some foam pads-- or better yet, the type of girdle that comes with pads.
