A control panel is included in a pair of trousers in order to support and hold the stomach and abdomen. In particular, the control panel is made of a girdle like fabric and has a greater degree of elasticity in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction. A front edge of the control panel is attached by a line of stitching on the inside of the pants along the length of the zipper, a rear edge of the control panel is attached along the line of stitching in the vicinity of the inseam and the top edge of the control panel is attached along a line of stitching at the waistband. The bottom edge of the control panel is not attached and hangs free.