Marks & Spencer Shapewear Finder

As a mum with a definite mum tum, I am always searching for ways to appear slimmer than I truly am or to build my confidence up, hiding that jelly belly away. 

When given the opportunity by Marks & Spencer to test out their shapewear finder tool, I was interested to see what results would come up. 

The idea is pretty simple: there are six steps to complete, finding out your preferences for your shapewear. I like to feel like my shapewear is holding my tummy in but I don't like the body to be tight so I go for a light control piece rather than the firmer options. I found these steps easy to carry out and was finally given the option of a few different pieces. I opted for the Secret Slimming Light Control Body* in black and tested it out on my birthday to see how well it worked and whether the handy online tool had got it right.

I am obviously the one to the right in the picture but as you can see, the body is almost like a leotard, designed to hold in all lumps and bumps. I wore this all day whilst out, even after changing for the evening and found it to be extremely comfortable. Other shapewear I've tried in the past has been tight and irritating, whereas I completely forgot I was wearing this the majority of the time. I even had a few people come up to me and ask me if I'd lost weight - including my Grandad, who isn't known for compliments nor tact! 

Overall, I am extremely impressed with both the tool and the quality of the item sent to me for review. I had always been recommended M&S for shapewear and now I can see why - this application is perfect for figuring out the perfect item for you without splashing the cash before hand. I have also been drawn into the lingerie section, M&S do some beautiful stuff (link).

You can find the tool here. The Secret Slimming Light Control Body retails at £19.50 and is available here. 

Who do you rely on for your shapewear needs?