Pants that claim to help women lose inches without exercise
They are big, ugly and decidedly unsexy, but a pair of large white pants could become this summer's must-have accessory.
LipoContour briefs claim to be able to take inches off hips and thighs without the need for a single aerobics class, lunge or star jump.
Makers of the shorts say that over 12 weeks they "refine and lift" the body, and if worn for eight hours a day, could yield permanent results.
The stretchy pants, which resemble thick white cycling shorts and cost £50 a pair, shape and smooth the body, sucking in the stomach.
They are similar to the Spanx pants worn by Katie Holmes and Gwyneth Paltrow.
LipoContour briefs were designed by Italian cosmetic surgeon Professor Marco Gasparotti, who said the shorts worked by increasing blood flow and breaking down fatty deposits.
The shorts have two tight layers of mesh fabric that 'micro-massage' problem areas.
They were originally meant to be worn by patients recovering from lyposuction procedures.
LipoContour general manager Trisha Juke said the pants worked better if combined with exercise, but they were also "very suited to someone who has an office job and sits down all day."
"People get obsessed with food when they go on diets. This is a much easier solution," she said.
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