Whether you know them as suck-you-in-pants, Bridget Jones knickers or panty girdles - shapewear is never more in demand than in the festive party season.
And finding the perfect undergarment to keep things looking smooth under your favourite party dress or outfit can sometimes feel like an impossible quest.
While traditionally the materials used for control garments have been known to be on the restrictive side, in recent times designers have come up with clever new lingerie styles and fabrics to keep you feeling supported rather than trussed up like a turkey. READ MORE:Cheap £12 supermarket champagne voted "better than £38 Moet or Tattinger" Reporter Dianne Bourne, a mum-of-two and size 14, tested out some of the high street's market
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