Monday, October 19, 2015

Sexy is as sexy doesn't — getting rid of the lines & bulges beneath

In this age of itty bitty thongs so scant they truly are G "strings" the knickies in the image shown here may not be considered sexy by many. But let me assure you, there's nothing sexy about panty lines or thong wedgies.

For quite some time I've been seeking out a solution to these ongoing inconveniences, as even my 'best' underbottoms seem to have one issue or another. I'd perused every make of 'boy shorts' I could find, but they either had too much constricting, bulge-inducing elastic at the top, or they had too much wedging thonginess in the back, or frankly, they appeared to be made for 13 year-old gamines who'd not yet developed womanly curves

Finally I resolved to search for 1920s style tap pants. Their elastic would be located up at the waist with far less resulting bulge, and given their 'boxers' type of cut, they would ultimate in a flat, eleasticless edge of lace. Thanks to Amazon I found one or two makers of these silky underpinnings, and just purchased a single one in order to test its effectiveness ... My email tells me they shipped this morning, by the by.

I then recalled that recently I'd been to an old favorite haunt to purchase a dress, only to find the store was phasing out its dress department ... *gasp* ... During that fruitless visit I'd spoken with an employee who was busy hanging some pretty-ish underthings. Now, mind you, this chain store is probably the last place I'd ever expect to carry 'lingerie,' but I felt compelled to return and take a closer look at their under-offerings.

What I purchased (for $12 all told) was the 4 pairs of knickies pictured here. They were exactly the sort of this I've been searching for the past year or so. They have smooth tops and are without elastic in the cheek area. Even better, 2 of the sets are lace! I'm a lace lover and have been very saddened that lace brassieres have been out of vogue the last few years. Finding these little goodies, and at such a steal, makes up for the lack of lace up top. And bras will at some point come back in style, I have no doubt.

For now, I'm just glad to have removed a few unsightly lines and bulges from beneath my clothing — no plastic surgery or personal trainer needed. *wink*


Sunday, July 5, 2015

Star-Spangled Spandex

While perusing various swimsuit sites and flipping through the swimwear racks at stores, I found it difficult to locate any styles I would actually want to purchase, let alone wear.  And so I resorted to my new fashion stand-by—the ever delicious Unique Vintage site.  Here are a few of their red, white & blue gems, in keeping with the holiday.  Now declare your independence—you bathing beauty, you—and get out there in a swimsuit!