If you're hankering after a killer hourglass silhouette, the right figure-fixing frock can work wonders. Complement your curves with our round-up of the most flattering.

Body-sculpting summer dresses

  • <p> Keen to work this season's ethnic prints, but not sure if a busy pattern will work on your figure? Be bold and get the look with this waist-slimming tribal shift.<br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=1010936862/search=Vince+Camuto+Banded+Waist+Print+Dress "><br /> Buy the Vince Camuto Banded Waist Print Dress now for &pound;81.64</a></p>
  • <p> If hectic prints aren't your thing, opt for this two-piece control dress. It contains a hidden sculpting tube for a more streamlined silhouette.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=991091820/search=sculpt ">Get the Magi Sculpt Dress today for &pound;56.99</a></p>
  • <p> After a super-chic ego-booster? Perfect for a stylish summer wedding, this architectural sheath dress features figure-fixing princess seams and flattering origami folds.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=1010926655/search=Tahari+by+Arthur+S.+Levine+Pleated+Textured+Sheath+Dress ">Treat yourself to the Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Sheath Dress, &pound;106.38</a></p>
  • <p> A fabulous glam up/dress down piece, this bargain control dress is lined with power mesh panels to smooth away any lumps and bumps.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.very.co.uk/savoir-confident-curves-control-dress/1002243713.prd?">Get the Confident Curves Control Dress now for &pound;29</a></p>
  • <p> Fancy looking a dress size smaller? This nude and black two-piece number should do the trick very nicely, thanks to its firm inner control tube.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=991096663/search=sculpt">Buy the Magi Sculpt Dress today for &pound;61.99</a></p>
  • <p> If you find control panels a tad uncomfortable, cheat your way to a slimmer figure with this optical illusion dress by Simply Be.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=991149698/search=illusion ">Snap up the Simply Be Optical Illusion Dress now for &pound;60.99</a></p>
  • <p> Boasting an optical illusion design <em>and</em> an inner sculpting tube, this striking shift dress is a figure-fixing dream.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=991091810/search=sculpt ">Get the Magi Sculpt Shift Dress for &pound;52.99</a></p>
  • <p> Bag this tailored shift and embrace SS12's colour splash trend with confidence. The structured style and waist-cinching detail equal instant hourglass allure.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=1002724870/search=savoir ">Snap up the Savoir Sleeveless Structured Dress today for &pound;49</a></p>