Tummy‑control and slimming styles, featuring brand picks

Tummy‑control and slimming styles, featuring brand picks, independent boutiques, and how Tellar.co.uk can help you get the perfect fit—every time.

1. Why tummy‑control and slimming styles matter

Many of us love the idea of sleek, smooth silhouettes—whether that's a pencil dress for the office, a curve‑hugging skirt for date night, or simply clothes that make us feel confident and comfortable. But fashion shapes and fabrics vary so much that the wrong size or cut can feel unflattering or outright uncomfortable. Here's what to consider:

• Fabric & stretch: Some fabrics—like denim or structured cotton—offer little give. Others—like ponte or stretch jersey—contain elastane, hugging curves.

• Cut & structure: A well‑cut tailored piece flatters, but a rigid cut can pinch in all the wrong places.

• Seam placement & panels: Strategic seams can lift and shape, but ill‑positioned ones can highlight bulges.

2. Top tummy‑control clothing types

Shapewear (shorts, briefs, bodysuits)

These staples smooth the waist, tummy, and hips. High-waist designs hold everything in, while mid-thigh shorts can also tame thighs.

• High-waist briefs/shorts: Great under skirts and dresses.

• Bodysuits/open‑bust briefs: A Reddit user recommends “Spanx open bust briefs” because they "stay in place much better than the high waist shapewear" and let you wear your own bra

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• Other loved brands include Skims and Rago for strong compression.

Tailored blazers and coats

Structured outerwear designed with princess seams and strategic darts can visually nip the waist, creating a slimming effect.

Wrap dresses & tops

These offer adjustable control around the waistline, flattering many shapes.

High-waist trousers and skirts

Garments that rise above the natural waist help flatten the tummy and define the waistline.

Layered seamless tops

Fine-gauge knit tops with built-in panels add smoothness without bulk.

3. High-street & designer picks

To browse new pieces, here are some brands offering tummy-slimming styles—complete with store links:

• Mango – Known for structured blazers and high-waist trousers.

• ASOS – Offers both shapewear (e.g. ASOS DESIGN Sculpt range) and slimming garments.

• COS – Clean minimalist lines, fluid drapes, and elevated basics.

• & Other Stories, Zara, and Massimo Dutti – Great for smart tops and tailored dresses.

Designer edit:

• Max Mara: Tailored coats and dresses with exceptional structure.

• Victoria Beckham: Figure‑contouring dresses and high‑waist tailoring.

• Stella McCartney: Clean cuts and elegant shaping.

Independent boutiques:

• Faithfull the Brand – Flattering midi dresses, lean cuts; sizing guides available via Tellar

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• Skin – Soft loungewear and camisoles in buttery natural fibers, accurately sized through Tellar

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4. How to make smarter style choices

• Always select fabrics with elastane—they smooth curves and offer comfort. Look for at least 4–10 % stretch for shaping styles.

• Prioritise structures with strategic seams, such as princess seams in dresses or pintucks in skirts.

• Choose high‑waist cuts for bottoms to boost waistlines and flatten tummies.

• Match layers—a seamless top under a tailored blazer gives a sleek silhouette.

5. How Tellar.co.uk perfects your fit

🔹 The sizing problem

Size charts vary wildly—brands use different measurements, cuts, and vanity sizing. A UK 12 in one brand can be a 14 or 10 in another. This makes online shopping a gamble.

🔹 Tellar's solution

Tellar.co.uk is the UK’s leading free sizing tool. Here's how it works:

1. Print your measuring tape (sent free by post) and measure your bust, waist, hips.

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2. Build your Tellar profile—your size is mapped across 1,500+ brands in seconds.

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3. Real‑time size updates—whenever brands change collections, your recommended size updates.

4. Cross‑brand comparisons—see how your size differs from brand to brand, avoiding guesswork.

They power detailed brand guides, so you're not just guessing—you're informed. Their Limit Clothing guide, for example, breaks down whether to size for bust vs hip and where cropped fits matter