We tested Bridget Jones-style knickers – and the best helps you drop a dress size

BIG pants have been beloved by Marilyn Monroe and Bridget Jones.

Now Kim Kardashian has made a enterprise out of them and Abbey Clancy displayed hers in a see-by dress as she and Peter Crouch just lately renewed their vows.

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However these large knickers may be extra than simply a style assertion.

They can assist you drop a whole dress size in a matter of seconds.

Celeb stylist Lara Grayson mentioned: “Shapewear has grow to be a style staple, not simply as undergarments however as outerwear.

“Simply take a look at the Kardashians, who’ve made this their trademark look.

“The VPL is on the catwalks, with sheer layering being considered one of spring 2023’s greatest tendencies for designers Chanel, Prada and Miu Miu.

“Shapewear has at all times been celebrities’ greatest crimson-carpet secret for an hourglass determine, however now they’re turning it into ­outer-put on and one thing to step out in throughout the daytime.

“It not solely sucks you in in any respect the proper locations and present-circumstances your curves with full physique protection, it may assist you drop a dress size or two.”

In the present day, we convey you the excessive avenue’s best shapewear – modelled by size 12 Nina, who offers her slimming verdict on every – so you can conceal Christmas indulgence and slip into garments you had thought have been now too small.

Primark: Seamfree Bumlift Impartial Shapewear Shorts, £6

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THE materials feels good and comfortable however they’re not likely holding me in as a lot as I would love, particularly on the bum.

I anticipated extra of a raise.

Ranking: 5/10

Matalan: Medium Help Management Biking Shorts, £11

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THESE don’t really feel very breathable and don’t hug me in the proper locations.

I additionally really feel prefer it’s not a robust sufficient cloth to drag me in the place I would like it the most.

Ranking: 4/10

Subsequent: Agency Tummy Management Put on Your Personal Bra Physique, £24

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I WOULD not normally go for a full-on shapewear bodysuit but it surely does really feel costly in addition to holding my tummy in properly.

Ranking: 6/10

Pour Moi: Hourglass Agency Management Excessive Waist Temporary, £30

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I LIKE the model of those however they don’t actually maintain me in the place I would like them to.

And they’re actually digging into my legs, which is uncomfortable.

Ranking: 3/10

Intimissimi: Uncooked-Reduce Microfibre French Knickers, £25

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THEY really feel actually luxurious and are a actually good condition for me.

They properly cowl up my hips, which I really feel is my downside space.

Ranking: 8/10

Boohoo.com: Excessive Waist Management Temporary, £9.60 (on provide)

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THESE really feel actually stretchy and snug.

Considered one of my faves and I’d positively put on them as a result of they really feel like regular underwear.

Ranking: 9/10

Marks & Spencer: Gentle Management Seamless Excessive Leg (2pk), £15

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VERY smooth-feeling to put on, however I actually don’t like how they minimize off at my leg and they don’t actually improve my form in any respect.

Ranking: 6/10

Wacoal: Magnificence Secret Excessive Waist Slimming Temporary, £66

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MY favourites.

They fully suck me in in every single place I would like, whereas being actually snug.

It’s simply a disgrace they’re the most costly.

Ranking: 10/10