3 of the best... shapewear

Attractive underwear solutions for the post-Christmas bulge…

1 Flexees Easy-Up full slip, with lowfriction fabric to make this pretty slip easy to get on and off. £44, www.maidenform.co.uk

2 This slim-fit A La Folie control dress is the perfect shaping, toning and smoothing undergarment. £66.95: www.jolielingerie.co.uk

3 Get the perfect silhouette with SPANX. Try this ‘Lust Have’ highwaist half slip. £72: www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Daily tip from the lady archive

“PEOPLE cannot help being influenced by their surroundings and their environment; therefore how all important it is that both of these should be healthy and cheery, for health and happiness both go hand-in-hand.”

The Lady. The Blessing of Old Health, 18th November 1920

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3 of the best... shapewear

Attractive underwear solutions for the post-Christmas bulge…