Fake It Till You Make It Buys

Looking for a little confidence boost en route to target? Take a look at the latest body shaping wear to hit our shores. And guess what? You can wear them at the gym!

Spanx Active
Put away those washed-out sweats and snap up the new Spanx Active collection. Made from comfy cotton fabrics that bend, breathe and wick away moisture, you get the slimming effect you love, but you can wear these babies at the gym. Two pieces to look out for are the On-The-Go Pant with the Slim-X® belly-buster waistband that helps keep your tummy tight to the Ribbed Racerback that comes with a built-in shelf bra that sculpts your upper body. The Spanx Active range is available at K-Lynn stores in Dubai. (Collection priced from Dhs50. On-The-Go Pant, Dhs495 and Ribbed Racerback, Dhs265.)

Yummie Tummie
Celeb stylist and TV star Heather Thompson has put all her red carpet knowledge to good use with the launch of her Yummie Tummie collection. This shapewear is said to help smooth all those lumps and bumps without compromising on comfort. The range includes: intimates, ready-to-wear, denim and leggings. Heading to your yoga or Pilates class? Throw the 360-shaping Jocelyn Capri Leggings and slimming Stephanie 2-Way Tank into your kit bag. Yummie Tummie is available from Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales from October. (Capri Leggings Dhs303, and Stephanie 2-Way Tank, Dhs156.)