Trend of the Week: the illusion dress

Drop a dress size, as if by magic says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION

As the party season inches closer, so do thoughts of diets and dresses. Why suffer when there’s a much savvier solution at hand? The illusion dress – as feted by designers like Stella McCartney and Victoria Beckham – has made its way into the mainstream, promising to shave inches without moving a muscle. Clever shading, stretch panelling and anatomical stripes allow your wardrobe to do the workout. It’s the clever girl’s nip and tuck!