Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

[Smuterella]

I'm having breast envy

*looks down at tiny pair*

 

[KittyT]

I'm having breast envy

*looks down at tiny pair*

Don't worry, your back will be happier in the long run Smaller breasts also don't sag as much over time!

 

[texasgirl]

yeah, trust me they're not enviable. I've tried to get insurance to cover a reduction, but no luck yet. The grass is always greener...

 

[Smuterella]

Don't worry, your back will be happier in the long run Smaller breasts also don't sag as much over time!

true, true

 

[PS]

"It doesn't have to be vintage. That link doesn't have my size but I'll keep an eye out, thanks!"
I wear a 34DD and was able to find it at a JC Pennys.

 

[ShooShooBaby]

yeah, trust me they're not enviable. I've tried to get insurance to cover a reduction, but no luck yet. The grass is always greener...

heck, i've had a reduction and STILL wish i was a little smaller! but i will admit the grass has gotten much much greener since the reduction!

fftopic: texasgirl, keep working on that insurance company, and in the meantime feel free to PM me with any questions - i am overall very happy with my decision to have it.

to the OP, the weird thing about longline bras for me is that i always wear a radically different size than i normally do! i think the one i ended up with is a 38B... and i normally wear a 34D! [huh] i don't really have any advice brandwise though, but i will agree with the suggestion of contacting the Wizard of Bras - they're great!

 

[MissS]

Hi Ladies!

I finally managed to look at something other than the Beauty threads and well, after reading all of your posts, I just thought I just HAD to have one of those fabulous Rago waist cinchers from What Katie Did that you all rave about.

Well, just so happened I my boss suprised me with a payrise today, so I've just placed an order! Can't wait! So excited...now, all I need is for the weather here is Aus to cool down a bit so I won't melt with more than 1 layer of clothing.....

 

[kerry]

Hi Ladies!

I finally managed to look at something other than the Beauty threads and well, after reading all of your posts, I just thought I just HAD to have one of those fabulous Rago waist cinchers from What Katie Did that you all rave about.

Well, just so happened I my boss suprised me with a payrise today, so I've just placed an order! Can't wait! So excited...now, all I need is for the weather here is Aus to cool down a bit so I won't melt with more than 1 layer of clothing.....

I got mine last week and love it, my hubby says it gives me a lovely shape.
Kerry xxx

 

[Deleted member 3716]

my 2 vintage girdles arrived today!

i have a question for the girdle wearers in here:

I would normally wear a panty girdle over a suspender belt.
like, i'd put on my belt and stockings and pull the panty girdle over the top (saves hours in the ladies room...)
but with an open bottom girdle, what kind of underwear do people favour?
im a fan of Big Pants.
do you think this is going to create all sorts of unsightly lumps and bumps?

 

[KittyT]

but with an open bottom girdle, what kind of underwear do people favour?

Either wear none or wear a thong and just pull it to the side in the ladies room. Your only other option is to pull your girdle down and hitch it up every time you need to go.

Also, if you're wearing a panty girdle over a suspender belt, why not just consider getting a panty girdle that has suspenders attached?

 

[retrogirl1941]

my 2 vintage girdles arrived today!

i have a question for the girdle wearers in here:

I would normally wear a panty girdle over a suspender belt.
like, i'd put on my belt and stockings and pull the panty girdle over the top (saves hours in the ladies room...)
but with an open bottom girdle, what kind of underwear do people favour?
im a fan of Big Pants.
do you think this is going to create all sorts of unsightly lumps and bumps?

When I wear my open botton girdle I have a drawer full of repro tap panties and "granny" panties(in cute prints of course!) They are the perfect cut to go over the girdle with out falling down.

Samantha

 

[Deleted member 3716]

Either wear none or wear a thong and just pull it to the side in the ladies room.

i was afraid you were going to say that
thongs are not an option for me.
i'd rather wear it on my head than spend all day, you know, adjusting it!

Also, if you're wearing a panty girdle over a suspender belt, why not just consider getting a panty girdle that has suspenders attached?

i've been looking out for one but have only seen them in much bigger sizes...

 

[KittyT]

i've been looking out for one but have only seen them in much bigger sizes...

You can get them in regular sizes at places like girdlebound, alexis4u.com, secrets in lace, ladygrace.com, freshpair.com, even Amazon. I have a Rago Diet Minded panty girdle that I wear pretty much every day. You can check out their website at ragoshapewear.com for info on their girdles and size charts. The panty girdles are definitely not hard to find. I even see regular-sized ones on Ebay all the time.

 

[Deleted member 3716]

thanks kitty!

are they new/deadstock ones?

i think i'd have to draw the line at vintage panties...

 

[KittyT]

thanks kitty!

are they new/deadstock ones?

They are all brand new (not vintage) and are usually around $28 or $30. I think all of the Rago ones also have removable garters.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Tap pants are definitely a good and period-appropriate choice for wearing over open bottom girdles -- they can be hard to find in a true vintage style, i. e. not low-rise, but once you've got them they're extremely practical for everyday wear. The Nancy King lingerie line had, up until recently, a very traditional style of high-waisted, elastic-banded nylon tap pants, and a bit of hunting around online might find them still in stock from some dealers.

Low-rise tap pants aren't as good for wearing over girdles -- you need the extra length for a proper fit.

As Kitty says, it's also easy enough to pull down a step-in style girdle for necessary functions and then pull it up again. If your girdle closes with zippers or hooks, it can be a bit more complicated.

 

[KittyT]

Tap pants are definitely a good and period-appropriate choice for wearing over open bottom girdles -- they can be hard to find in a true vintage style, i. e. not low-rise, but once you've got them they're extremely practical for everyday wear. The Nancy King lingerie line had, up until recently, a very traditional style of high-waisted, elastic-banded nylon tap pants, and a bit of hunting around online might find them still in stock from some dealers.

So tap pants are cut low enough in the crotch to fit over an OB girdle? I know most OB girdles on me hit mid-thigh, so the crotch would have to hang down practically to my knees to fit over them.

 

[Deleted member 3716]

thanks ladies.

im off home now to try out various underwear combinations.
i can hardly wait.
this is much better than having A Life lol

 

[LizzieMaine]

So tap pants are cut low enough in the crotch to fit over an OB girdle? I know most OB girdles on me hit mid-thigh, so the crotch would have to hang down practically to my knees to fit over them.

The old-style tap pants were designed not to fit close in the crotch -- in that respect they were more like a baggy pair of men's boxers than the styles commonly sold today, so there's generally enough room for them to fit smoothly over a girdle. I wear my own OB's to hit just below the derriere, rather than pulled down to mid thigh, so that may be a factor too.

 

[KittyT]

The old-style tap pants were designed not to fit close in the crotch -- in that respect they were more like a baggy pair of men's boxers than the styles commonly sold today, so there's generally enough room for them to fit smoothly over a girdle. I wear my own OB's to hit just below the derriere, rather than pulled down to mid thigh, so that may be a factor too.

Yeah, I was wondering. I've tried pulling them up much higher also, in an attempt to avoid the wonderful feeling of girdle roll, but it still didn't work. As a result, I've mostly avoided my OB girdles and stuck with my granny-style brief ones lol

Thanks for the info, Lizzie. This is most helpful.