Hit List

Shaping undies

The festive season is now well and truly under way. It's all parties and teeny tiny little dresses. The only problem is that the diet hasn't been going quite so well recently and you can't quite believe that it's December already...

If, like A-list celebs and the rest of us mere mortals, you could do with a little helping hand before donning the skimpiest of party frocks, bring out the magic undies.

They may not look great on their own (and they're not really made for seduction) but they'll help you look fabulous, losing pounds in an instant and smoothing out your silhouette...

Dress pictured by Jane Norman

Tummy disguise

Body con dress? Pull your tummy in as flat as a pancake (almost) with these tummy control pants.

£14 from La Senza

Get them from:
La Senza at Buchanan Galleries

Pear-shaped

If you're looking to smooth your hips, bum andwaist - or are a pear-shape - these high-waisted long-legged pants are a minor Christmas miracle.

£30 from Scala at John Lewis.

Get them from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Bra issues?

Plunge back, halter-neck or asymmetric dresses look fabulous - but if you've any sort of bust they can be a nightwear when it comes to bras. Try this multi-way Smart Bra.

£25 from La Senza

Get it from:
La Senza at Buchanan Galleries

Skimpy little number

If you're looking for a bit of all-over streamlining so you can knock 'em dead in your LBD, this could be the way forward. This control dress by La Senza will do all the work for you, so all you need to do is look fabulous.

£25 from La Senza

Get it from:
La Senza at Buchanan Galleries

Décolletage

Low cut and plunging necklines are a party favourite, and require some extra special support. This double gel bra will give you a décolletage to die for, with comfort and support so you don't need to worry.

£20 from La Senza

Get it from:
La Senza at Buchanan Galleries

Bum & hips

If you're a curvy hourglass - lucky you! - but looking for a bit of streamlining, try these slimming shaper shorts.

£25 from Scala at John Lewis

Get them from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

We checked all the product information at time of writing (December 2009) but, just in case anything has changed, please confirm price and availability with the shop.

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