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We compare shiny PVC outfits from the high street with raunchy clothing from specialist sex-shops

Shiny PVC used to be found only in specialist shops – but now it is fashion’s latest fetish

SHINY PVC used to be found only in specialist shops – but now it is fashion’s latest fetish.

Rita Ora, 26, is the latest star to have chosen to channel her inner Pretty Woman, while Pixie Lott, 26, has also opted for the skintight style.

 Kylie Jenner pictured in red PVC Skirt and matching duster jacket
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Kylie Jenner pictured in red PVC Skirt and matching duster jacketCredit: Splash News

And this autumn, the trend is set to hit a high street near you.

But can you spot the difference between PVC clothing for strippers and PVC on the streets?

Here, we put outfits from both sex shops and the high street to the test to see if you can tell which is which - talcum powder essential to get them on and off.

Trench coat

Who would have thought your go-to cover-up for August showers would be a flasher mac?

 Trenchcoat, left, £110 Topshop; shoes, £80, Dune. Trench coat, right, £120, Honour.co.uk; shoes, £46.99, Sexyshooz.co.uk
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Trenchcoat, left, £110 Topshop; shoes, £80, Dune. Trench coat, right, £120, Honour.co.uk; shoes, £46.99, Sexyshooz.co.uk

Red dress

Slip into this rubber number and instantly feel like Jessica Rabbit.

 Red dress, left, £35 Pretty Little Thing; shoes, £80, Dune. Red dress, right, £27.99, Purediva.co.uk; shoes, £46.99, Sexyshooz.co.uk
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Red dress, left, £35 Pretty Little Thing; shoes, £80, Dune. Red dress, right, £27.99, Purediva.co.uk; shoes, £46.99, Sexyshooz.co.uk

Jumpsuit

No need to splash the cash on two pieces, just jump to it and bag an all in one to look Catwoman-chic.

 Jumpsuit, left, £49.99, Skintwo.co.uk. Jumpsuit, right, £25, Pretty Little Thing
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Jumpsuit, left, £49.99, Skintwo.co.uk. Jumpsuit, right, £25, Pretty Little Thing

Body and skirt

The thigh’s the limit with these boots. Instant sex-appeal.

 Bodycon, left, £8, skirt, £12, both Boohoo; boots, £65, Miss Selfridge. Bodycon, right, £16.37, divas-club. de; skirt, Vibezadult boutique. co.uk, £25
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Bodycon, left, £8, skirt, £12, both Boohoo; boots, £65, Miss Selfridge. Bodycon, right, £16.37, divas-club. de; skirt, Vibezadult boutique. co.uk, £25

Bandeau top and skirt

Keep it short and sweet with a matching co-ord, just add plenty of tape to keep your ample assets covered.

 Strapless top, left, £20, Miss Pap; skirt, £15, Boohoo; shoes, £80, Dune. Strapless top, right, £22.99, Latex leatherandlace.co.uk; skirt, £32.99, Honour.co.uk; shoes, £46.99, Sexyshooz.co.uk
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Strapless top, left, £20, Miss Pap; skirt, £15, Boohoo; shoes, £80, Dune. Strapless top, right, £22.99, Latex leatherandlace.co.uk; skirt, £32.99, Honour.co.uk; shoes, £46.99, Sexyshooz.co.uk

1A, 2A, 3B, 4B and 5B are on sale at high street outlets. Other outfits are from specialist stores.

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