Get The Look For Less: Celebs Who Love Their Spanx

Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Stewart all wear them while stars like Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba can’t stop raving about their hold-in underwear.

Once thought to be the secret shame of the larger lady, it turns out that everyone is sporting a pair of Spanx underneath their red carpet gowns, tailored suits, even denim shorts.

Even elfin Emma Watson was spotted wearing the infamous flesh-coloured shorts at the Noah premiere this week.

Now with Marks and Spencer releasing a whole body suit that promises to banish lumps and bumps, the age of the shapewear is well and truly upon us.

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For the seasoned Spanx wearer, we all know that getting into a pair of these feats of engineering makes you look about as graceful as a ballet-dancing hippo.

Indeed, the idea of anyone seeing us get into our Spanx would immediately cancel out any notion of them wanting to get us out of them but you can’t argue with that streamline silhouette.

The original Spanx are a little on the pricey side but if you don’t want to spend upwards of £70 on magic knickers thankfully there are cheaper alternatives on the high street.

So whether you can’t stand your bingo wings or you want a flatter tummy fast, here’s our beginners guide to the world of shapewear because let’s face it – life’s too short to go to the gym.

Shapewear for all areas

Tummy - Our beauty editor swears by these Maidenform Natural Flexee Easy up hi-waist brief to flatten out a troublesome tum, £26, Debenhams. 

Bum - The original and still the best, the Spanx Power Panties are not only perfect for smoothing out the derriere they're also a fraction of the price of other Spanx, £28, Spanx.

If you're not happy to fake it until you make it, every #fitspo Instagram fan should be familiar with Freddy WR.UP trousers.

The super-tight bottoms have a silicone waistband and patented fit that hugs your bum and thighs to give you that 'lifted booty' look without any padding. £60, Freddy.

Legs/Thighs

- These are the actual Spanx that Emma Watson wore to the Noah premiere in London. The Trust Your Thinstincts pants streamline not only the thighs but your tummy, hips and bum too. £74, Spanx.

If you're after total leg coverage, Spanx also have the Look At Me leggings that are designed to be worn as outwear under a t-shirt or tunic for legs to die for, £64, Spanx.

If you're not into 'slimming underwear', Spanx recently launched their very own denim range, which squeeze you in at all the right places with a skinny fit to flatter the legs. £100, Spanx.

If you don't fancy the faux denim look, the Revel collection from Levi's promises to find the right shape for your measurements (make sure you get measured at a Levi's store), with several different combinations on offer. Each pair includes hidden slimming panels to keep your upper thighs looking slender. £100, Levi's.

Khloe Kardashian was spotted sporting a pair of Fit Britches Skinny Leggings earlier this year, the brand promise to keep all your squishy bits at bay for those all-important gym dates. £59.99, Fit Britches.

Arms

- Banish bingo wings under your favourite clingy top with an armery, kinda like a shapewear shrug to slim down that most annoying of problem areas, £17.50, House of Fraser.

Boobs - Enough with the unsightly back fat! The Bra-llelujah promises to present a totally bulge-free back, thanks to front-fastening. Jennifer Garner swears by it, £59, Spanx.

Everywhere - For the ideal hourglass silhouette under your slinkiest dress, it has to be the hold-in body. Choose one like the Firm Control Waist Sculpt from Marks & Spencer to wear with your favourite bra for a cinched in, streamline look, £32.50, M&S.

But if you really want full coverage, go for the Slimvisible™ Wear Your Own Bra Full Body. Wear under a trouser suit, jumpsuit or even just your fave jeans and t-shirt for ultimate hold-in smoothness, £29.50, Marks & Spencer.

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