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Tried & Tested: Gok Wan ‘Curve Controller’

Gemma — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:11:35 +0000

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of shapewear. I love the 1950s nipped-waist silhouette and wear a lot of wiggle dresses that benefit from a good foundation (and no VPL). That said, I see shapewear as a smoothing, shaping garment, not a miracle fix. I don't really subscribe to the whole 'magic pants will make you thin' idea - this is about creating a shape with the curves you have, not making them disappear completely! In the past I've tried - and been impressed with - pieces from the previous Gok Wan collection for Simply Yours. I was recently offered the chance to try something from the new range, and I jumped at the chance to see what they'd done to improve it.

Big Girl’s Babe: Christina Hendricks

Gemma — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:54:02 +0000

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks may not be plus size, but with that gravity-defying bosom and handspan waist, she definitely embodies the kind of curvy girl we'd all love to be. With her Marilyn-esque proportions, she's a poster girl for the curvaceous woman. Let's face it, nobody pulls off a wiggle dress like Joan Holloway!

Big Girl tries Gok Wan shapewear

Gemma — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:59:54 +0000

He makes a living out of making women look and feel gorgeous, so it’s no surprise that Gok Wan…