When we heard that SPANX had done swimsuits, we joked we’d be tempted to wear them around the clock. Actually, we nearly did. They’re not kidding when they warn you, on the tag, “our one piece suits are snug to put on, but comfortable once you’re in!”. But, true to their word, the ‘Slimming Swimsuit’ we tried (pictured – and not on us), was so comfy, we wore it with jeans for the rest of the day (ignoring the odd raised eyebrow at the school gate. Maybe it made us a little too confident). As well as holding in our ‘mummy-tummy’ (which we’ve always had, in truth) just enough to make us feel less self-conscious than we would usually, it remained comfortable all day – without feeling tight or digging in anywhere – and stayed in place.
At the top end of the range, SPANX Slimming Swimsuits cost around £155 and are available online from slimthing.co.uk and themagicknickershop.co.uk. Selected styles are also available at Harrods, John Lewis and Selfridges. We’ll be looking at other “body-shaping” cossies, in all price ranges, over the coming weeks. Watch this (tight) space …
