The 7 best body-smoothing shapewear on the high street - from just £12

Bodysuit, £4, George at ASDA Not only is this one a bargain, it has a particularly plunging neckline – great if you still want to wear v-necklines and ideal for wearing under summer dresses.

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Bodysuit, £79, Spanx at Harrods This all-in-one set is seamless all around the edge, with soft, flexible fabric that will hide the outline of your knickers. The shorts will help eliminate any chafing.

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Bra, £18, Body by Marks & Spencer brief, £16, Next These high-rise knickers offer firm tummy control in the middle, with a thick waistband for extra support. The briefs have a thong-style back.

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Dress, £12, Peacocks This dress is an absolute steal. Either wear it as a dress, or you can move it down and turn it into a skirt. It’s so versatile.

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Waist cincher, £66, and shorts, £30, Spanx at Next; bra, £16, M&S Like a corset, a waist cincher pulls you in for a smooth finish. But it features flexible boning and is breathable, which many corsets are not.

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Bra, £8, Primark; bodysuit, £15, Pretty Little Thing This bodysuit has extra rear padding to create the illusion of a fuller bum. It’s held up by two straps but you’ll still need to wear a bra.

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Bra, £47, Wacoal; top, £18, shorts, £15, both M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer A long-sleeve top made with Flexifit technology, it’s super-stretchy and aims to gently contour your arms. The fabric is super-smooth and can be worn under other clothes too.

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The 7 best body-smoothing shapewear on the high street - from just £12

Bodysuit, £4, George at ASDA Not only is this one a bargain, it has a particularly plunging neckline – great if you still want to wear v-necklines and ideal for wearing under summer dresses.

The low plunger

Bodysuit, £79, Spanx at Harrods This all-in-one set is seamless all around the edge, with soft, flexible fabric that will hide the outline of your knickers. The shorts will help eliminate any chafing.

The VPL banisher

Bra, £18, Body by Marks & Spencer brief, £16, Next These high-rise knickers offer firm tummy control in the middle, with a thick waistband for extra support. The briefs have a thong-style back.

The high knicker

Dress, £12, Peacocks This dress is an absolute steal. Either wear it as a dress, or you can move it down and turn it into a skirt. It’s so versatile.

The strapless dress

Waist cincher, £66, and shorts, £30, Spanx at Next; bra, £16, M&S Like a corset, a waist cincher pulls you in for a smooth finish. But it features flexible boning and is breathable, which many corsets are not.

The waist cincher

Bra, £8, Primark; bodysuit, £15, Pretty Little Thing This bodysuit has extra rear padding to create the illusion of a fuller bum. It’s held up by two straps but you’ll still need to wear a bra.

The bum booster

Bra, £47, Wacoal; top, £18, shorts, £15, both M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer A long-sleeve top made with Flexifit technology, it’s super-stretchy and aims to gently contour your arms. The fabric is super-smooth and can be worn under other clothes too.

The arm smoother