From Zara at our beauty blog, Kiss and Makeup...
When I saw this odd looking undergarment, my first thought was that it looked like some ancient torture device. Squeezing into it was harder than getting on a pair of Spanx, yet the result was 100 times more immediate. Suddenly my rather snug size 12's were hanging off me, and I was harassed by people wanting to know how I'd lost weight.
You're supposed to wear these pants daily for 12 weeks to reduce your girth all over, but I found the constriction of air to my lungs made that impossible. However, wearing them three times a week to work was still possible, and I started to notice everything looked rather more lifted and tighter after just two weeks...
The pants work by using a patented double layer fabric (read really thick elastic) that 'micro massages' your problem areas. You can choose from shorts that reach to the mid thigh, or a larger garment that goes from waist to knee. The massage action is supposed to improve the circulation.
The garment is recommended for use after surgery or pregnancy as its firm contours help your body rediscover its shape. It helped me look slimmer and feel more confident in my outfits, but be careful when you wear it...nobody wants to end up with a Bridget Jones situation.
The pants are £49.99 from Lipo Contour and comes in a variety of sizes.
