A girdle?

[coccinelle]

This question came to mind when I was watching Mrs Obama this week. For the past few years I've been struggling to keep my figure, notably a waistline. This week I've notice Michele Obama wears a girdle. My question to you ladies out there over 40; do you wear a girdle? If I discover that the majority of women over 40 wear a girdle I'm going to have a party!! and eat what I want...

[ELVIS68]

Flabby and a size 12?.....sorry...no such thing

[Ice.Maiden]

Oh Elvis....ha ha ha ha!!!! The vision....... : )
Well, I think those Spandex things must be great if someone wants to flatten a few wobbly bits out, but what's wrong with one of those lace-up corsets?!! I think they look great.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/17/ 17013-leather-lace-up-neck-and-back-corset.jpg

I'd wear one of those as a top!!

[beaniesq]

I am! As someone politely put it, I "lack tone". Haha.

[ELVIS68]

Yes Ice but if she took that off, nothing would change, they are fake boobs

As for Michelle Obama from what I`ve seen of her she looks like she`s got a bit of an Oprah problem with her weight

[ELVIS68]

"Lack tone?"...absolute bollox

[beaniesq]

Oooh, Ice! Naughty.

Actually, I do have a corset. It's a baroque style with dark blue and gold lace and it's flaming gorgeous.

BUT, I can't get into it on my own, it's crucifyingly painful, and I have never had the nerve to wear it out in public.

So it is gathering dust in my underwear drawer. Boo.

[beaniesq]

Well, yeah, maybe bollox. But I wasn't horrendously offended. I think both men and women have a skewed perception of what's attractive, shape wise.

Thank you kate moss and the evil media machine. But who knows, maybe, like all fashions, we'll come full circle and curvy will be vogue once more.

[Ice.Maiden]

Well you couldn't wear one of those just anywhere, beaniesq, but I think they look nice, and the old lace-ups'd sure keep any flab at bay I'd imagine. I've got a black and red basque which's lightly boned down the sides, and it laces up at the back. Obviously can't get into it myself, but I love it. I don't think they're naughty - just attractive. x

[Ice.Maiden]

Oh - and sorry, just read coccinelle's post properly. I'm not over 40. In fact, I'm just 30, but I don't think age matters anyway - so go for whatever you feel comfortable in ladies. x

[ELVIS68]

Curvy never went out of favour

Too many models and mags might have put the whole skinny chick look in fashion but not in favour

[beaniesq]

Ice, do you wear your basque on nights out? What do you wear on the bottom half, cos that's another thing I was wondering about.

I thought about wearing jeans but is that too informal?

[ELVIS68]

As Harry Hill would say...who looks best in a basque.......... Ice or beanie?...theres only one way to find out....Pics!


lol

[beaniesq]

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

[Ice.Maiden]

I've posted my pic just once on AB - when the old avatars were available - and never again!! I did so in innocence, but got a lot of stick over it, for some ridiculous reason. Anyway, I think basques can suit all shapes and sizes. I'm not fat, but have a somewhat ample top half, so I just think that pretty basques hold everything in well!
Beaniesq - I don't have nights out as in the accepted way - like going to pubs. I don't drink now anyway, but we DO go to festivals and rock concerts, so the corseted-type tops are acceptable with jeans or leggings, or at home when we have fancy dress parties.

[ELVIS68]

I`ve now got visions of Ice riding a gallant steed through a forest wearing a basque...STOP IT!!!!! lol

[beaniesq]

Yeah I'm the same - i dont go OUT out, (clubs etc), and I don't really drink either.

But I go to a lot of music gigs, same as you. You've tempted me to give it a go, now!

I'm a 34dd, so the support would come in useful, hehe...

We should send Elv a photo of us in corsets if he would send us one of him. In a corset.

Fair's fair...

[ELVIS68]

Woah! hold your horses.....fooked if I`m wearing a corset

I`m built well enough ta very muchly

[Ice.Maiden]

LOL!! Brilliant reply beaniesq! Don't think the husband'd be too happy with that idea though. He went mad when he knew the avatar pic was up, let alone a basque pic! : )
Well I think you beat me in the upper area. I'm a 36, but only a C. Still - I bet we could both double up as Nell Gwyn!!
Do you know Elvis - I HAVE ridden through the woods wearing a similar type of top - but only because it was a hot summer's day, and no one could see me!

[beaniesq]

Ha, yeah, we'd certainly draw some attention. Not sure it would be wanted if you're married!

Elvis - cummon. Show us your moobs.

[ELVIS68]

At least I`ve done something to this thread...I`ve got 2 "flabby" women to open up and bare their soles..lol

Sorry beanie I don`t have moobs