Marks and Spencer claims to have come up with the perfect solution to bingo wings – Flatter Me Armwear – a crop top dubbed as “Spanx for the arms”.

Available as a body or a crop top – and following on from the Flatter Me bra and knicker – Flatter Me Armwear is a long- or three-quarter-sleeved solution to strappy party dresses.

Worn beneath the outfit but over the bra, the light-control fabric promises to gently sculpt arms and “give a smooth and firm silhouette while the intricate lace adds a touch of glamour”.

Soozie Jenkinson, Head of Design for Lingerie at M&S says: “Sleeveless dresses can be tricky to wear for many women who are conscious of bearing their upper arms.

Marks and Spencer claims to have come up with the perfect solution to bingo wings, Flatter Me Armwear, a crop top dubbed as Spanx for the arms

“Now you don’t have to restrict your dress choice as our Flatter Me Armwear, the newest item in our shaping solutions wardrobe, allows women to wear sleeveless dresses with style and confidence.”

Paschal Little, Head of Lingerie Innovation at M&S says: “Our Flatter Me Armwear is designed with a beautifully delicate lace which has light shaping properties that will gently smooth and shape your arms for a sleek look with a bra fastening under the bust for a secure and snug fit.”

The Flatter Me Armwear is £22.50 ($34.50) while the body, which comes with a flattening tummy panel, is priced at £27.99 ($43), and both are available online.