Girdle

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Can a girdle or similarly tight fitting clothes potentially cause an increase in blood pressure?
   My mother has gained weight and has been known to wear a girdle from time to time. Recently, while wearing a girdle, her blood pressure was checked and read to be abnormally high. I suggested that maybe the girdle she was wearing was playing a role in her BP being so momentarily high. When she took it off later, it returned to normal. She is still skeptical, but I believe it was causing the spike in her systolic and diastolic numbers. What do you think?

   • ANSWER:
     yes this can happen... thats why when you have a person in shock, the emts put on what is called mast trousers... they put pressure on the body to raise the blood pressure, and when they take them off, if they dont do it slow the bp will fall fast... the tighness restricts the blood vessles, lessinging the flow of blood which produces the lower bp!!!!

2. QUESTION:
   Did the girdle or bellyband work good after your c section?
   I had a c section 9 days ago. And I'm wearing a girdle, can this help to shrink the belly back a little. Any tricks also how long after the c section did u feel good.

   • ANSWER:
     I wore one for the first couple of weeks, not to shrink my belly but to hold it in when I walked or sneezed. About 6/8 weeks before I felt fine.

3. QUESTION:
   What is the best girdle type undergarment to wear under a fitted wedding dress?
   I want to be comfortable, but i also want to look good in my dress. it is very fitted in the tummy area and i want to smooth everything a bit.

   what is the best girdle out there?
   I didn't specify just a girdle! I just mean that type of undergarment! Sheesh.

   • ANSWER:
     Make sure it doesn't have any sort of lace so you can see it thru the dress. If you dress is a thinner material you need it to be smooth. Davids Bridal has a very good Smooth Fitted Bra. It sucks you in...believe me I know lol.

     http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49997435&currentIdx=10&subCategory=-49998498|-49997972|-49997435&catentryId=1000594

4. QUESTION:
   What is the best girdle to use under a strapless wedding dress?
   David's Bridal's Girdle pushed my fat to the top of the dress. Don't care about the cost, just want one that will push the fat in, not up.

   • ANSWER:
     Try Spanx. Or, go to Fredericks's of Hollywood and they have a wide variety. Ask the store clerk what she recommends! Good luck in your new marriage!

5. QUESTION:
   What style girdle to wear with evening dress?
   I will be attending a formal function and since I'm a little over weight I prefer to wear a girdle and I also like to wera stockings with my girdle. I'm not sure what style girlde would be best to wear? Anyone able to give me a suggestion? I perfer open bottom styles but not sure is a panty girdle would work. Please help.

   • ANSWER:
     You may want to invest in some Spanx. They're a must have if you want to hide a little extra-baggage, and give some shape to accentuate your curves.

6. QUESTION:
   Results when wearing a girdle to tighten loose skin after weight loss?
   Will try to wear a girdle to re-attach flabby skin after lost weight around the belly area. How long time before a result can be achieved? Necessary to wear it 24-hours or will evening and night do OK?

   • ANSWER:
     Wearing a girdle will not do anything to "re-attach" skin. The only thing a girdle will do is temporarily compress the fat tissue in the area. The bad news is that if you have too much loose skin it may never recover. The skin has an underlying layer of smooth muscle and with exercise this muscle will tighten and assist with skin tightening.

7. QUESTION:
   What is the best postpartum girdle that really works?
   I am due any day now and I was wondering if anyone knew of a girdle that really worked for them, the name of it, and where to get one. I am tempted to buy a 25 dollar belt like girdle but I would rather have someone direct me in the right path. Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     my hospital that i work at and delivered at sell the girdle/binders. i had a c section and they gave me one the next day. it was so comfortable and really helped. it helps your tummy go down faster. along with breastfeeding. my first son i bought a walmart one that just snaps around. that worked too. my daughter...my second...i used the hospital binder as well. those are most comfortable. and i had sections with all three

8. QUESTION:
   Does anyone know of a good girdle or shapewear?
   I am looking for a good girdle that I can wear everyday that actually helps my stomach look flatter. I have tried control top pantyhose and they don't work. I am planning to have a corset made, I haven't actually found a place to make it yet so it's going to take a while, so I was looking for something to wear in the meantime.

   • ANSWER:
     You could try a waist cincher or high waisted panty girdle. They come in differing degrees of firmness. The firmer they are they more they will reduce your waist. Waist cinchers are just boned bands that go around your midriff. Google corsets if you are still looking for somewhere to get one.

9. QUESTION:
   What would you think if you knew the guy next to was wearing a girdle and thigh high hose under his jeans?
   I wear a girdle or an all in one, panties, and thigh highs under my drab guy clothes everyday and love the feel. What would you think if you suspected my secret?

   • ANSWER:
     I would first think, "That's interesting. I wonder why he likes that?" and want to know the psychological drives behind the action. I would then wonder about your sexual preferences and orientation (although I know that research says it has nothing to do with orientation I would still think it) and finally I would probably not be interested in a relationship with someone who did this. That's my issue as I like very manly men and always have for my own psychological reasons. However, I have known couples that have made this work and she is as turned on by it as he is.

10. QUESTION:
    where on the horses skeleton is the pelvic girdle?
    for my exam i have to know where on a horses skeleton is the Pelvic Girdle.
    i don't know if the Ilium/Ischium is the same thing as the Pelvic Girdle?
    Also, where is the Scapula and Scapula Cartilage?
    also where is the stifle?

    • ANSWER:
      Try searching the skeleton of a horse on Google images... then you'll have a visual as well... I would post a link but it won't let me.

11. QUESTION:
    Is there anyone who knows of girdle makers?
    I have been searching for a girdle and corset maker in the kempton park region, one that wont ask me to sell akidney to make the acquired garments. Anyone know of someone?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm sorry, I don't know where Kempton Park is. There are a few online sellers of vintage, vintage inspired and retro style girdles and corsets I can recommend. (By the way I've been collecting and wearing vintage clothes for several years, and proper foundation garments are a must if you want a proper fit. I wear girdles everyday so I do know what I'm talking about. Just so you know.) Here's a few places I've shopped:

      http://www.whatkatiedid.com/

      http://www.girdlebound.com/

      http://www.sleeknchic.com/index2.htm

      http://www.secretsinlace.com/

      http://www.dollhousebettie.com/

      And for reasonably priced fully fashioned stockings (which I also wear daily):

      http://www.magnoliahosiery.com/

      Hope you find what you're looking for!

12. QUESTION:
    Do i need to buy a football girdle myself?
    I am in high-school and this is my first year playing. We start wearing full pads tomorrow and I was given pants and pads. Do I need to buy a girdle myself?

    • ANSWER:
      You can if you want. If you buy them they're very comfy. I bought one with the hip and tailbone pads integrated and it has slots for the thigh pads. But if your tailbone pad and thigh pads have vertical slots, you can loop the belt into it and that takes the girdle out of the the equation doesn't it! Unless your practice pants lack slots for thigh pads (which they shouldn't)

      But if you plan on playing football a while, might as well buy a girdle because it's a little more comfortable but you honestly do not have too. My school gives out girdles also so I find this a little odd.

13. QUESTION:
    What to look for in a good football girdle ?
    This is my first yeah in middle school football and i was informed i need a girdle. I no about nothing to look for i need to know what kind i need to look for what brand, padding, mode, idk... etc. I really appreciate the help. thank you

    • ANSWER:
      get the brand MCDAVID.

14. QUESTION:
    During exercise should I wear my post partum girdle or not?
    I just recently gave birth and bought a girdle for my waist, hips and thighs. Is it best to take it off to exercise or leave it on. I want the best results. Thanks in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      I say on. better support until you build your strength back up.

      If it gets in the way or you feel constricted.. just take it off.

15. QUESTION:
    Will a post pregnancy girdle still work 4 months after having a baby?
    I have a post pregnancy girdle and i've heard that you should wear it right after having your baby, but what if you had your baby 4 months ago wiill it still work?

    • ANSWER:
      It will help pull everything back in, but I am not sure if it will flatten your stomach as it would if you wore it right after.

16. QUESTION:
    Does a hockey girdle provide enough pretection with just a shell over them or are hockey pants needed?
    I was looking to purchase a new pair of hockey pants but I saw, while shopping around, that many new girdles on the market provide alot of padding/protection. Seeing as it would be cheaper, I was wondering if it would provide enough protection to just where the girdle with a shell over top?

    • ANSWER:
      A girdle is basically just a housing for the pads and is more versatile than "pants" which are basically like a girdle with a shell sewn permanently over it. Girdles come in all thicknesses, durability, quality, etc so it depends on what kind you get.

      Additional Info: Inline players usually use a girdle underneath full-length pants (that go all the way down to the skates) and ice players who wear girdles have the option to change the color of their "pants" (which are actually the length of shorts) to match the team uniform (if necessary) simply by swapping shells.

17. QUESTION:
    Is it okay to wear a girdle around my hips if im pregnant?
    My sisters wedding is in a month. i just found out im pregnant which puts me at about 6 1/2 weeks. my dress is too tight in the hips so i bought a girdle for my hips. Im only going to be wearing it for about 5 hours. is that okay?

    • ANSWER:
      It should be fine but if you find its uncomfortable or making you short of breath i would take it off strait away, is there any way of getting the dress altered, and you will most likely grow a fair bit in the next 6 weeks so the dress may not fit you at all by then.

18. QUESTION:
    what ligaments provide protection for the shoulder girdle? and what do they do in protecting?
    what ligaments provide protection for the shoulder girdle? and what do they do in protecting?

    • ANSWER:
      mainly it is rotetor cuff that is formed by four muscles
      ligament are articular ligament and labrum ligament

      helpfull links are below

      http://www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/rotatorcuff/tabID__3376/ItemID__202/PageID__405/Articles/Default.aspx

      http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/humananatomy/p/RotatorCuff.htm

      hope this will help
      reply
      http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/anatomy_of_rotator_cuff

19. QUESTION:
    Is a girdle more or less uncomfortable than high control shapewear?
    I walked about 9 miles today in a Maidenform Flexee waist cincher and I was perfectly comfortable (I was wear high heels too). Is a girdle more or less comfortable?

    • ANSWER:
      A properly fitted girdle is amazingly comfortable. If the cincher doesn't bother you, a girdle should be no problem either. Remember, ladies in the 40s through the 60s wore girdles all the time. I love vintage fashions and wear a girdle with stockings and heels every day.

20. QUESTION:
    Jockstrap or girdle for practice and games?
    I have soccer practice tonight and i start games on the 21st. Should i wear a jockstrap or a girdle with a cup? The jockstrap makes less of a bulge but the girdle is more comfortable. HELP!

    • ANSWER:
      I've always worn a jock w/ cup...girdles, compression shorts and all that other stuff sucks!! I think it's all really uncomfortable and bunches up around the thighs...

21. QUESTION:
    How to make your waist appear slimmer without wearing a girdle?
    I hate wearing a girdle they are so uncomfortable, what can I use to make my waist appear smaller and it won't be so uncomfortable?
    Men I see you don't get it, I have lost weight but its dang near impossible to get rid of belly fat, ask your beer drinking buddies.

    • ANSWER:
      Try wearing Spanx, they are really comfortable and hold you in really well, they have some that are footed panty hose, capri length or just the "power panty" which holds in your butt and stomach. If you dont want to wear those just go with higher waisted styles- the high waist will hold in the stomach pudge that you feel uncomfortable about, a lower waist will only accentuate what you are trying to hide. High waisted skirts with a belt at the top of the skirt will accentuate your smallest part- right under your bust. Also even with jeans go for a higher waist and just wear a longer tee so no one will know the waist is high- Joes jeans hollywood style is a good one. Oh, also for dresses, look for things with an empire waist but make sure the bodice isnt too poofy- there is a fine line between flattering and maternity looking! Good luck finding things!!

22. QUESTION:
    Can anyone give me some good links to sites about shoulder girdle injuries?
    Also, if you know about a site that talks about a baseball pitcher injuring his or her shoulder girdle that would be good, too - I need to know what happens to the shoulder when it is pulled, or when it is strained.

    • ANSWER:
      Here are some good sites:
      http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00327
      http://www.stoneclinic.com/shoulder.htm
      http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_16_1_1.htm
      http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/prewp/si-shoulder.html

23. QUESTION:
    Equipment question: Can you put a shell on both girdle and pants?
    I have always worn hockey pants, usually Easton. And I have never worn a girdle. Up until now, all the teams I have been on had black as part of their uniform colors. However, I am about to be on a team that wears red pants. Instead of buying new pants or a girdle, I was wondering if I could just throw a red shell on my black pants.

    So, any ideas?

    Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      yes you can throw on a red shell over your pants!

      I am currently wearing a blue shell (with gold stripes on the side) over my black RBK pants!
      All you need to do is to get a proper sizing so as the cover fits over your pants smoothly. Comfort is important so you don't want too big or too tight of a shell!

24. QUESTION:
    How can you do without a girdle in football?
    I need a girdle by monday but may not be able to get one. what can I do to last through it?

    • ANSWER:
      If you have ever seen the hip and butt pads with the slots in them (see link below) you can run an extra belt through those and use them to hold those pads in place (that's what those slots are actually for). I'm assuming you've got pants with thigh pad slots but if not or if you are using shorts and a girdle then you'll need to find a pair of shorts that aren't too slick and possibly use some athletic prewrap and tape around your lower thigh to keep them from falling out (and a piece across the top to keep them stable). You want don't want the tape to be tight because it'll just snap once you start running and flex your thigh. Put on another pair of larger shorts and you should be okay.

25. QUESTION:
    Where in Scotland UK can I get a Girdle for making Soda Scones?
    I want to make Soda Scones and the recipe calls for a ' Girdle ' but for the life of me I cannae find one.

    • ANSWER:
      Ahh Bonnie Scotland lucky you,I am sure you will find one

26. QUESTION:
    Will my girdle set of an airport metal detector?
    I wear an open bottom girdle on a daily basis. All my girdles have metal "boning". Is this enough metal to set off an airport metal detector?

    • ANSWER:
      Some metal detectors maybe, but others aren't so sensitive. I've gotten through wearing a belt before and the buckle was metal, and I've gone through with the metal detector going off and merely got further metal detector wand usage. I suspect if you set it off and simply tell them what it is, they probably won't make a huge fuss out of it.

27. QUESTION:
    Should I wear a girdle to school everyday?
    I was supposed to lose a bunch of weight this summer but I guess I didn't work hard enough because I only ended up losing about 5 pounds. So now I don't look any different. Would it be bad for me if I started to wear a girdle everyday?

    • ANSWER:
      Just make sure that you get the right size shape wear . You need to get shape wear for the size that you are not a smaller size . If you get too small a size you will be uncomfortable very quickly as in "my girdle is killing me " .Purchase your shape wear where you can be measured so that you are getting the right size and level of control .You may be able to get by with something like control briefs instead of a full control girdle Hanes smooth illusions or No Nonsense great shapes for instance . Most shape wear can be machine washed on the gentle cycle without bleach but should be line dried none machine dried .The right shape wear can hide 10 pounds , but you should still count those calories and do your PE so that you will eventually just need shape wear for a special occasion outfit . Shape wear can make you concentrate on standing straight and holding your tummy in . Shape wear can make the "chubby girl in the mirror " go away for a few hours . Shape wear can make you feel full so you are not as likely to eat too much . You go girl slim those calorie curves and keep them out of sight till they go away !

28. QUESTION:
    Does it really help to wear a girdle after you give birth?
    I didn't wear one after I had my daughter because I seemed to flatten out really quick, but I'm so much bigger in this pregnancy and my mom keeps telling me that I should buy a girdle to help my stomach flatten out faster. IS this just a myth or does it really help.

    • ANSWER:
      I used the Postpartum Support by Medela at Target and loved it. It felt so nice to be able to hold everything in place after baby was born and more easily fit into clothing and not still look pregnant. I used it ther first few days the most and then tapered off. I'd recomend it.

29. QUESTION:
    What do you think aboyut the under armour mpz power girdle?
    I just bought this girdle and i liked it but the thigh pads were a little thin.....do you think it will be ok to wear in a high school football game

    • ANSWER:
      Yeah it would be ok

      Have fun at the game

      =)))

30. QUESTION:
    How can I shrink a latex girdle? Or make it more tighter?
    I bought a latex girdle and at first it was real tight, but not anymore. I want to shrink it a lil

    • ANSWER:
      you cant shrink latex, and with girdles you need to go a size smaller when they get loose or it will not hold your body correctly.

      i wear girdles with dresses every day at work cuz i am fat.

31. QUESTION:
    What is the best vintage style girdle/waist cincher?
    I am wearing a pinup style dress to my rehearsal dinner and would love to find a waist cincher or girdle to give me that awesome hourglass appearance. If it helps, I am about 5'8", a size 8 and wear a 36 D (US sizes). I also am not too keen on the pointy bra effect of vintage undergarments. Thanks!!
    I know websites, I am just asking which ones people have had success with.

    • ANSWER:
      lol? I didn't know that.

32. QUESTION:
    Is it safe to wear a girdle while pregnant?
    i found out on thursday im 5 1/2 weeks pregnant and for halloween im wearing a form fitting dress. i want to wear a girdle to hide my "muffin top" is it safe?

    • ANSWER:
      Sure is. Your baby is well protected.

      Have fun!

33. QUESTION:
    any recipes for girdle scones?
    I have a ceramic hob so can`t use my old girdle.

    • ANSWER:
      Keys : Breads Warm
      Ingredients :

      2 1/2 cup All purpose flour
      5 tsp Baking powder
      5 tbl Sugar
      3 tbl Unsalted butter, chilled cut into pieces
      1/2 cup Milk
      1/4 cup Whipping cream
      1 x Egg yolk
      1/3 cup Dried currants
      1 x Egg, beaten to blend (glaze)

      Method :
      Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease heavy large cookie sheet. Sift flour and baking powder into medium bowl. Mix in sugar. Add butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles fine meal. Whisk milk, whipping cream and egg yolk in small bowl to blend. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Mix in currants. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Press to thickness of 1 inch. Cut out rounds using 2- to 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter. Gather scraps and press together to thickness of 1 inch. Cut out additional rounds. Transfer founds to prepared cookie sheet, spacing evenly. Brush with glaze. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer scones to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with butter and jam.
      This is a recipe for the scones served at the Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.
      This recipe makes about a dozen.

34. QUESTION:
    What Is That New Girdle Thing That Women Can Use To Tuck Their Stomachs In?
    I seen an infomercial on it, Im not sure if its an actual girdle, I think this one was supposed to be special or something. I think the woman that came up with it is in the products name. Women can use it to tuck their stomach fat and love handles in so it makes them look skinny

    • ANSWER:
      It's a girdle, and it's nothing new. This particular model of girdle may be new, but the concept is far from it.

35. QUESTION:
    can i wear a postpartum girdle 3 months after a c section?
    If not a girdle anything else out there to help get rid of the jelly belly plz.

    • ANSWER:
      I think that it would be ok if the stitches are healed . We caloricly challenged gals need a little spandex help to make our special outfits fit right !

36. QUESTION:
    what is the best postpartum girdle to use?
    I heard the girdles helped after baby and was trying to find out which one is the best. I don't mind spending the money on a good product I just don't have a clue what to buy. Please help.

    • ANSWER:
      if you can go in person and pick one its way better than to order online...u know what for me i use a couple different ones....i had a full pant girdle which came all the way up to my boobs after baby and once i felt good internally i use a more tighter full body girdle and now i am 6mths post and i use one thats just in the mid section..its hard to find the fit cause the baby weight will come off and you have to adjust girdle size as your body heals along the way...one thing for sure is you HAVE to wear it as much as possible..i wear mine all nite day on my off days all day and nite..but when i hit the club or out with my girls people are shocked to see how flat my stomach is the thing is they dont know how much i choke my waist line into place..good luck your a smart girl

37. QUESTION:
    how does the pelvic girdle size of fish compare with that of land animals?
    how does the pelvic girdle size of fish compare with that of land animals? how is pelvic girdle size related to movement?

    • ANSWER:
      Fishes don't have a pelvis if you are talking about whales and dolphins then they are not fishes, they have pelvic girdles that have become obsolete and have no use

38. QUESTION:
    How does a girdle get heated?
    How do you heat up a girdle? In fact, why would you do that? Doesn't it burn?

    • ANSWER:
      heated?

39. QUESTION:
    does wearing a girdle really reshape your body?
    im already skinny (5'2" 110 pounds) and was considering wearing a girdle to give me a little hour glass figure but i was wondering if they really work? if so does anyone have any recommendations that are not tooo expensive?

    • ANSWER:
      You can probably get away with something light like a spanx cami

40. QUESTION:
    Does Wearing a Girdle Of Some Sort After Birth Help Your Belly Get Back To Normal Quicker?
    I know after delivery your uterus remains swollen for several weeks. But does wearing a girdle or spanx help everything return back to normal quicker? And ANY postpartum recovery tips?
    THANKS!!

    • ANSWER:
      The jury is still out on postpartum girdles. Postpartum belly binding is common practice in many countries around the world. Many women who use them think that they do help the belly to return to normal quickly. Postpartum girdles don't cost very much. If they might help, why not try? Ask your doctor if there is any reason not to.

41. QUESTION:
    Will wrapping a girdle around your waist make it smaller?
    My mom always tells me that wrapping this special waist girdle around it when you exercises will help make your stomach skinnier faster. Is this true?

    • ANSWER:
      Are you talking about the belt thing that claims to work your abs by shocking the muscle? Because those things don't work. Wearing a regular girdle/corset will actually make your abdominal muscles weaker because it does the work of holding in your torso for them.

      tl;dr: no.

42. QUESTION:
    What football girdle would be the best choice for a lineman?
    Something that stays within a decent price range. It needs to have slots for pad inserts and a cup.

    • ANSWER:
      get the pants with the rivet-type buttons that the pads snap onto.

      i used those when i played, an it allows for a much better range of movement. and the cup just stays in place, because theyre tight anyway.

43. QUESTION:
    Difference between football pants and girdle?
    I play football and my coach suggested on getting a girdle, they look similar to pants are they the same or different ?

    • ANSWER:
      You wear the girdle under your football pants.

      AND you wear one at ALL levels of play from Pop Warner to the pros.
      Most leagues require hip pads and tail bone protection.

      There are two types of girdles:
      one is a belt that laces through hip pads and tail bone protection.
      the other looks like a set of silk shorts and has pockets that HOLD those pads in place.

      The belt set up is typically less expensive and easier to adjust.

44. QUESTION:
    What does a golden girdle look like?
    I read the last book of the bible and
    it explained that seven angels came from heaven with pure white robes and golden girdles.I'm not sure what a girdle is. O and can any one tell me what book in the bible describes angels?

    • ANSWER:
      Historically and in anthropology, the girdle can be a scanty belt-shaped textile for men and/or women, worn on its own, not holding a larger garment in place, and less revealing than the loin-cloth, as was used by Minoan pugilists.

      Constructed of elasticized fabric and sometimes fastened with hook and eye closures, the modern girdle is designed to enhance a woman's figure. Most open-bottom girdles extend from the waist to the upper thighs. In the 1960s, these models fell from favor and were to a great extent replaced by the panty girdle. The panty girdle resembles a tight pair of athletic shorts. Both models of girdles usually include suspender clips to hold up stockings.

      Girdles were considered essential garments by many women from about 1920 to the late 1960s. They created a rigid, controlled figure that was seen as eminently respectable and modest. They were also crucial to the couturier Christian Dior's 1947 New Look, which featured a voluminous skirt and a narrow, nipped-in waistline, also known as a wasp waist.

      SDA

45. QUESTION:
    Is there any women out there who wear a firm control long leg panty girdle?
    I am 25 years old and not fat at all. wearing a firm control panty girdle for me means being dressed properly and being a lady. I wear a panty girdle everyday with my husbands extreme approval
    I wore a panty girdle before I met my husband

    • ANSWER:
      I do most days, but it sounds like I have a bit more of a tummy than you do, LOL

46. QUESTION:
    What are the advantages of wearing a girdle under my clothes?
    Will it help reduce my tummy considerably? Will it cause back or posture problems?

    • ANSWER:
      id u wear a girdle it will reduce the bulge of your tummy from protruding through your tighter shirts. it gives the impression that your stomach is flatter without actually doing anything to loose it.

47. QUESTION:
    Is it Ok and will it help if i wear a girdle while power walking and jogging.?
    I'm also on a diet and attend pilates classes once every week. But i want to flatten my stomach in exactly one month. My friends said a girdle will work, but how much time will it take if i combine all of these things. Thank You for your answers.

    • ANSWER:
      First, wearing a girdle would be extremely uncomfortable to wear while working out. Have you ever worn one before?
      Second, I think maybe your friends were suggesting a girdle in case you weren't able to flatten your stomach in a month. The girdle will help 'flatten' your stomach for whatever you want it flat for...
      Here is a link with pictures of a girdle:
      http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=what%20is%20a%20girdle&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

      Good luck!!

      EDIT: I did a little research after I answered this and here is what I found from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flat-stomach/AN01933

      Can wearing a girdle help tighten stomach muscles?
      Answer
      from Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.

      A girdle compresses and redistributes fat and skin around the abdomen. You may appear thinner when you wear a girdle, but the girdle doesn't strengthen or tone your abdominal muscles. When it comes to a flat stomach, diet and exercise — not undergarments — are what count.

      Although you can't "spot reduce" abdominal fat for a flat stomach, you can lose weight overall with dietary changes and aerobic exercise. Core exercises — which target the muscles in the abdomen, back and pelvis — can help, too. Any exercise that uses the trunk of your body without support counts, including Pilates exercises. You can even do core exercises with a fitness ball. In fact, strong core muscles may be the best corset you can give yourself.

      ~_~

48. QUESTION:
    What is the difference between a panty girdle and a regulat girdle?
    also which do you recommend? any particular store or type? if a guy wore one what would people think of him?

    • ANSWER:
      A panty girdle is like a tight fitting pair of shorts with separate openings for each of your legs. A regular girdle is usually called an open bottom girdle, or OBG, and has one opening for both legs. Most OBGs have garters which you attach to your stockings to hold your stockings up and also to keep your girlde from riding up on you. Many panty girdles also have garters which you can detach if you are not wearing stockings. Both types come in a variety of styles for both length and degree of control. If you are going to wear a girdle under shorts or pants, then you will definitley be better off with a panty girdle rather than an OBG. If you are just starting out with a girdle, then you should start with a light control girdle. Eventually you may want to move on to medium and firm control girdles, but you need to get used to the feel of wearing a girdle first. Personally, I much prefer a panty girdle rather than an OBG. If you are male, then a high waist girdle will fit you better than a girdle that does not have a high waist. Your waist is much more flexible than your hips, so if you are male, to determine your size measure your hips at their widest point and subtract 10 inches (25 cm.) to determine the waist size you should buy. That will make the waist very tight on you, but you will soon learn to enjoy this control areound you waist. A high waist girdle is less like to roll down on you than a normal waist girdle.

      Peoples reactions to a guy wearing a girdle would vary greatly, but first they would have to know that he was wearing a girdle. Most people who do not wear girdles would not recognize any of the "tell tale" signs that a man was wearing a girdle, so unless he told them or he was in a situation where they would see him in his underwear they would not know he was wearing a girdle. People who wear girdles regularly would not say or do anything to embarass the man.

      Most all stores that sell women's clothes sell girdles. The quality of their girdles and their prices vary similar to the lines of clothing they carry. As with many things, you get what you pay for.

49. QUESTION:
    How soon after giving birth can I wear a corset or girdle?
    My due date is right around the corner (June 4th). I wanted to know how long after giving birth could I start wearing corsets? I don't really believe in girdles, because they are "old fashion" to me. And no I'm not one of those crazy women that will end up going insane, because they have a little extra love on their body after pregnancy.

    • ANSWER:
      I had my baby girl just four weeks ago today. The obstetrician thought I might need a C-section but, in the end, she popped out while everyone was thinking about it. Well, not quite "popped." But without the surgery. I am only 5ft tall and weigh only 115 lb, so I was pretty stretched before and during.

      The very next day, the health adviser measured me and got me into a firm girdle. It looked like an old-style pantie girdle with legs, panels and zipper. But without all the lacy-ness and little silk bows and things. It felt great to be held firm.

      Now, I wear one every day, all day, and still love the feeling of control and better shape. I have a collection of different styles, including some that really do look like 1970s girdles and others that are open at the bottom with garters for stockings. I have the feeling that I may wear one for the rest of my life.

      Go for it. It will make you feel better about your shape.

50. QUESTION:
    What would be the best girdle to wear that works effeciently and does not show through clothes?
    I bought a shirt that was really pretty for a business dinner but it was a little snug.I was just wondering what would be the best one to wear for this occassion or any other time?

    • ANSWER:
      you can chose from several different type of support garments.

      1.) corset worn on the chest area and looks like kind of a long line bra. comes in various strengths and hold styles

      2.) a full girdle slip. that is fashioned somewhat like a slip. If you are wearing a skirt, then a full girdle slip is for you.

      3.) full girdle, goes from shoulder to mid thigh. If you purchase one of these, make sure it has a hook and eye closure in the crotch area for easy restroom access.

      4.) light control garments (ie spanx) spandex garments made for light support and smoothing finish. they only come in control slips, bike shorts, underwear, thongs, bodysuits, capri stockings, etc.