Shapewear buying guide

Gone is the torture of traditional shapewear that can be difficult to move and breathe in. Working with sports scientists, M&S have developed an understanding of fat distribution and body hotspots to ensure the right areas are targeted when wearing shapewear.

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Shapewear facts

We measured over 80 real women of all different shapes and size to prove what they do!

80% of wearers saw a reduction in measurements

The highest average measurement reduction was 4cm!

79% of wearers thought the knickers made them look slimmer

An independent assessor thought there was a slimming effect on 92% of wearers!

All Over Body Shaper

Cupped-body with tummy control and bottom shaping. Also smoothes out waist. Great for under suits and dresses. This magic shaper flattens your tummy, shapes your bottom and defines your waist. You can wear it with straps, strapless or halterneck so you can wear it with a range of dress styles.

Thigh Slimmer

This shape offers all over control concentrating on the tummy, smoothing the hips and thighs and lifting the bottom. Ideal for wearing under tight trousers and bias-cut dresses.

Waist Cincher

This is a great shape for those that want total body definition and struggle to get a body to suit their bust and body shape. All the benefits of a body but you can wear any bra with it. The garment comes straight up to the bust line, shaping the tummy, waist and bottom. Great for under dresses.

High Waisted Thigh Slimmer

This is the newest shape in the range and gives you total body definition. The garment comes straight up to the bust line, shaping the tummy, waist and smoothing the hips and thighs and lifting the bottom. Great for under dresses.

Low Leg

This shape concentrates on tummy control and gives a good bottom shape. This style has a clean selvedge edge, great for a no VPL look. Ideal for under trousers and skirts.

High Leg

This shape has good tummy control with a more cut away leg. A simply magic solution for guaranteeing a more streamlined silhouette. These comfy knickers use a firm control to help smooth, sculpt and support your figure so you always look your absolute best.