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Bodyshaping underwear26 November 2008
The modern woman’s corset?

Control pants might make you think of the embarrassment of Bridget Jones, but as the party season approaches sales of support underwear are up and it seems more and more women are embracing their big pants. But do they work? Are they a quick fix, or an excuse to eat another mince pie? And if they squeeze you in, where does the excess go…? Jenni talks to control knicker addict Sarah Vine and sceptic Lowri Turner.
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