M&S Collection’s shapewear slip dress has adjustable straps for the perfect fit and uses a lightweight, soft material that stretches easily while providing ample control. We found that the slip finishes just above the knee although taller ladies said that it fits like a mini dress. The slip would look prettier with a built-in bra however that’d make it harder to find a true-to-fit size.

Key specs – Control level: Firm; Material: Polyamide 61%, elastane 39%; Machine wash: Yes (40C); Sizes available: 9 (8-24); Colours available: 2M&S Collection Firm Control Sheer Shaping Full Slip: Best shapewear to smooth your whole silhouette

Key specs – Control level: Light; Material: Elastane 54%, polyamide 46% (plus cotton gusset); Machine wash: Yes (40°C); Sizes available: 8 (8-22); Colours available: 2 These shorts aren’t firm or long enough to give you supermodel thighs. But they do have a smoothing and gently slimming effect, not only on your thighs but also on your tummy. A fab new arrival in the M&S Collection. Grown-up women’s thighs rub together, it’s a fact of life. When you’re in jeans or tights, it’s not too much of a problem. But in the summer months, when you want to wear a skirt or dress without the clammy extra heat of tights underneath, chafing thighs can really get you down. So M&S has created a pair of slimming shorts that are light enough to wear in summer, short enough to wear under skirts without showing, and perfect for eliminating the dreaded thigh rub.M&S’s ‘Wear Your Own Bra’ Firm Control Slip is a brilliant foundation garment to smooth your whole figure underneath a dress or skirt.This sheer dress utilises firm control zones that lift your bottom and slim your hips and thighs for a smoother line. Meanwhile, the cupless design means you can pair the slip with your favourite bra, and its built in Tummy Control panels sculpt your midriff for a flatter appearance. Key specs – Control level: Extra firm; Material: Nylon 82%, elastane (spandex) 18%; Machine wash: Yes; Sizes available: 4 (M-3XL); Colours available: 1

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ First, think of the area you’d like to smooth and then choose a type of shapewear that’ll conceal it best. You can assume that most shapewear comes with built-in tummy control; shorts are great for lifting your bottom and slimming your hips and thighs while slip dresses are the best for carving a svelte silhouette. What size should you get?The Shape Away Body from Miraclesuit is a great choice if you want more support than traditional briefs but aren’t a fan of thigh-skimming shorts. This ultra-firm body isn’t for the faint of heart though – the fabric and slimming cut provide more compression than most – and Miraclesuit recommends sizing up if you’re not used to firm shapewear. The results are worth it, however, helping to define your torso and nip in your tummy, waist and hips. Type: If you want extreme tummy control and contour, look for shapewear with mid- to high-level compression, she says. Looking for some control but mostly to just smooth your silhouette and enhance your outfit? Opt for pieces that focus less on compression and more on smoothing, so that you maintain comfort and keep your shape. Or if you're looking for shapewear as a modesty piece like a skirt slip, find lightweight fabrics with minimal compression and features that work for your personal style.