A new shape.

Why is it we always feel the need to be squeezed into things and form the 'perfect' silhouette? Whether that is with sculpting exercise classes and rigorous diets or slimming pants there is always a new way to slim and sculpt. Marks and Spencer’s for instance have just brought out a new pair of 'control top pants' with the ability to banish cellulite! Too good to be true? Quite likely. These knickers claim to be enriched with caffeine and Aloe Vera to help aid the process along with a corset like design to squeeze the thighs into submission. However, scientists are saying that although the claims for these 'magic pants' may not be unfounded the results it seems could be just as easily achieved if using a cream and massaging the area, eliminating the need for structure and restraint on the thighs.

Although I can see the advantages to this form of underwear in its ability to form the 'perfect' body without any exertion, the downside is the way it looks. Surely if, as in most cases, the item is being worn to attract a 'mate' it will be a case of false advertising and a wrestling match once they get past the bedroom door!

I say if we need to control then we should go back to corsets with gorgeously embroidered satin panels not only do they define the physique but they have a seduction power all of their own, and they are a lot more exciting to take off than the high waisted 'Bridget Jones'esque panties we seem to be sporting of late. A good corset is more expensive but its an investment not merely an acquisition, and as for the cellulite get the creams out and get massaging, or better still get him to do it. Corset pictured from corsetconnection.com.