Fashion expert's 12 best 'slimming' tummy control gym leggings from Marks and Spencer, New Look, Gymshark and ASOS to suck in your stomach

A really good pair of tummy control leggings that can be worn to the gym, popping to the shops or even going into the office can be hard to find. Especially when you throw the search term into Google and are met with over 10 million results.

And when we all practically live in leggings at this point, we owe it to ourselves to have some a pair or two in our wardrobe that that hug our curves, flatten our tummy and are completely opaque so when we bend over, strangers can't see our underwear. We also deserve leggings that smooths and lifts our legs and glutes, to feel and look our best even when we've opted for a cute but casual OOTD.

Which is why we, the fashion writers at the Manchester Evening News, have trawled the internet to find the very best tummy controlling leggings that can be worn when running errands, exercising, or at work. From high end brands such as Lululemon and Spanx to more budget-friendly options at Matalan and Asda, these are some of the best tummy controlling leggings currently on the market.

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The Gymshark Lift Contour Seamless Leggings (£50) are said to shape, cinch and snatch you in all the right places. The unique design lifts and shapes your glutes, and the waist-snatching waistband tucks you in. The leggings are made from a comfy, seamless design in a rib knit, that gives you extra support.

Marks and Spencer's Go Move High Waisted Gym Leggings (£27.50) have been constructed with a flattering, shaping high elasticated waistband with an internal tie for the perfect fit and