Q. Although I’m a size 10, I’m still pretty insecure about my figure - particularly my pot belly and love handles. Can you suggest any figure fixing tricks or great dress shapes that would flatter my shape?
A. I hate to the bearer of bad news but this season's dresses are shaping up to be anything but sympathetic. The likes of Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan and Katy Perry are already demonstrating that this winter's going to be all about a seriously tight fit.
While this may not pose a problem to stars with top personal trainers and macrobiotic chefs on speed dial, where the hell does it leave the rest of us?
There's only one thing for it - serious support underwear.
Yes girls it’s time to gig out the Bridget Jones knickers because they really can help you achieve the kind of shape you’ve always dreamed of. The right undergarments can shave off inches - not to mention nip and tuck you in all the right places to give the illusion of a perfect figure.
So you really can have your cake and eat it this Christmas (and perhaps a few mince pies too).
For totally undetectable support, try a nude-coloured control dress, 28 euro, from La Senza. It will help you to get away with the kind of revealing dresses you've previously only fantasised about.
Or perhaps it’s your breasts that need a bit of a boost?
To create a killer cleavage try Marks & Spencer's Strapless Stick-on Bra, 25 euro, which lifts and boosts. And for extra tummy support, M&S's Smooth Control Magic Waist Cincher, 40 euro, performs minor miracles on your waistline and is a brilliant investment for the party season.
Once you have the correct support underwear you can wear whatever style of dress you desire. Problem solved.
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