Shapewear CAN be sexy, say Debenhams as they launch a lacy, bow-trimmed collection of control pants that will give wannabe Bridgets a boost

Shapewear has taken on a whole new look - and proof of just how alluring it is to women comes from Debenhams, who report that sales have soared 200 per cent in five years.

Shapewear CAN be sexy, say Debenhams as they launch a lacy, bow

Shapewear CAN be sexy, say Debenhams as they launch a lacy, bow

Shapewear CAN be sexy, say Debenhams as they launch a lacy, bow

Shapewear CAN be sexy, say Debenhams as they launch a lacy, bow

Shapewear CAN be sexy, say Debenhams as they launch a lacy, bow