The present invention relates to a self-supporting garment for the lower body, closed either only in front or in back, or partially open in front and in back, comprising a lower support strap (5; 11) and one or two upper support straps (4; 9,10), which are connected to one another at a front connecting point (6; 12) and/or at a rear connecting point (7; 13), where the support straps lying against the pelvis (4,5) or support straps (9,10) and their respective connecting points (6; 7; 12,13) are manufactured of a dimensionally stable and elastic material.