We all know about the magic that control underwear can do, but what do you wear over it if you've plumped up a little?
Using on-trend prints, optical illusions and clever 'columns', Brix Smith-Start shows us a range of smart fashion moves that you can make to disguise any extra pounds the holiday season may have left you with.
STOCKISTS
1. Saffi - Slimming Silhouette
Snakeskin dress, Zara, sale price £29.99
Black bow waist belt, Misguided, £4.99
Leggings, Primark, £4
Ankle boots, New Look, £44.99
2. Jo - The Wrap Top
Pearl drop earrings, M&S, £7.50
Gold satin blouse, Roksanda at Debenhams, £45
Kick flare jeans, Not Your Daughter's Jeans @ John Lewis, £139.95
Ankle boots, Aldo, £62.99
3. Caroline - Optical Illusion
Black contrast dress, ASOS, £45
Cocktail ring, Accessorize, £10
Tights, Spanx @ mytights.com, £32.50
Suede court shoes, Schuh, £69.99
4. Krista - Tailored coat
Fedora, New Look, £9.99
Black and grey coat, Zara, sale price £69.99
Black shirt, Primark, £12
Leather look leggings, M&S, £25
Tan satchel, New Look, £12.99
Brogue boots, John Lewis, £40
5. Saffi - Figure-fixing dress
Silver diamante drop earrings, New Look, £5.99
Red dress, Karen Millen, £140
Pewter box clutch, Monsoon, £35
Cocktail ring, Accessorize, £12
Patent courts, New Look, £19.99
6. Jo - Figure-fixing underwear
Body-con dress, Star @ Debenhams, £65
Lace bra, Primark, £6
Corset clincher, Miraclesuit @ Rigby & Peller, £33.95
Cotton pants, Primark, £4
Suede courts, Primark, £12