Change your body shape by dressing clever

Anti-cellulite knickers

John Lewis has launched a range of Scala Anti-Cellulite underwear. It claims to give inch loss and reduce cellulite within 30 days.

£25, s-l

John Lewis; 0845 604 9049

Total body control

Following the phenomenal success of their Original Magic Knickers, Trinny & Susannah are back with their new Bum, Tum & Thigh Reducer pants.

£34.26, s-xxl

Trinny & Susannah at Debenhams

Control dress

To create a smoother silhouette underneath your dress get yourself a control slip - a sexier way to eliminate wobbles.

£32, 34B-38D

Flexees at Debenhams

Support tights

An alternative to Bridget Jones style pants, these Aristoc Bodytoners tights promise to sculpt your waist, bum, tum and thighs.

£6.85, s/m-xl

My Tights

Waist nipper

These high-waisted knickers, from the sell-out shapewear range Super Slicker Knicker by TV's favourite Gok Wan, have a seam-free waistband that's smooth against the skin. What's more, they go up to a curvaceous size 32.

£30, 8-32

Simply Yours

Make the most of control underwear: 3 top tips

1. Shop online - www.themagicknickershop.co.uk has all the best shapewear brands including celeb favourite Spanx

2. When buying shapewear don't buy too small! You will not look slimmer just very uncomfortable

3. If you feel your control pants are unattractive, make sure you wear an ultra-pretty bra for a confidence boost

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