Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale reveals great buys from just £12.
The low plunger
Bodysuit, £14, George at ASDA
ALL-IN-ONES are great for smoothing your body all over.
Not only is this one a bargain, it has a particularly plunging neckline – great if you still want to wear v-necklines.
It’s ideal for wearing under summer dresses, too – great for when you’re on holiday and want to control wobbly bits.
The VPL banisher
Bodysuit, £79, Spanx at Harrods
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VISIBLE panty lines can be frustrating and unsightly – as the last thing you want is the outline of your knickers distracting from your outfit.
Shapewear is a great way of eliminating that element, while also sculpting the contours of your body.
This all-in-one set from Spanx is perfect as it is seamless all around the edge, with soft, flexible fabric that means there won’t be a trace of a VPL in sight.
Plus, this bodysuit has a shorts finish, which will help eliminate any chafing.
That’s a bonus during summer months as the weather warms up.
The high knicker
Bra, £18, Body by Marks & Spencer; brief, £16, Next
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WHILE thigh- shorts have benefits, if you wear a dress with a shorter hemline, you could be at risk of flashing your shapewear.
That’s why these high-rise knickers from Next are the perfect solution.
They offer firm tummy control in the middle, with a thick waistband for extra support.
The briefs have a thong-style back, with the point of the garment being the tum-trimming tech in the front.
The strapless dress
Dress, £12, Peacocks
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THE perfect introduction to shapewear, this dress is an absolute steal.
Either wear it as a dress, or you can move it down and turn it into a skirt.
It’s so versatile.
The waist cincher
Waist cincher, £66, and shorts, £30, Spanx at Next; bra, £16, M&S
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LIKE a corset, a waist cincher pulls you in for a smooth finish.
But it features flexible boning and is breathable, which many corsets are not.
Wear as shown here, with shorts for extra shaping, or on its own for tummy control that won’t show through clothes.
The bum booster
Bra, £8, Primark; bodysuit, £15, Pretty Little Thing
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THIS bodysuit has extra rear padding to create the illusion of a fuller bum.
It’s held up by two straps, but you’ll still need to wear a bra as the front is uncovered.
However, if you’re looking for shapewear that will smooth your waist and hips, but also boost your butt, then this has you covered.
The high knicker
Bra, £18, Body by Marks & Spencer; brief, £16, Next
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WHILE thigh- shorts have benefits, if you wear a dress with a shorter hemline, you could be at risk of flashing your shapewear.
That’s why these high-rise knickers from Next are the perfect solution.
They offer firm tummy control in the middle, with a thick waistband for extra support.
The briefs have a thong-style back, with the point of the garment being the tum-trimming tech in the front.
The arm smoother
Bra, £47, Wacoal; top, £18, shorts, £15, both M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer
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ARM-SMOOTHING shapewear isn’t something you see often, but M&S has come to the rescue.
A long-sleeve top made with Flexifit technology, it’s super-stretchy and aims to gently contour your arms.
The fabric is super-smooth and can be worn under other clothes too and it comes with matching shorts.