As Oprah outlines, there are a multitude of undergarment choices designed to avoid that problemo. You can wear a thong (and have a permanent wedgie all day), you can wear pants that fit and aren't made of clingy fabric so they don't hug your ass too tightly, you can wear boy shorts style underwear, or you can go commando. Hell, for that matter, you could wear baggy sweat pants all the time and avoid the whole issue, but that's a whole other fashion no-no.Anyway, so most people have the panty line problem solved and are aware that it's something you should do everything you can to prevent it. But what about visible bra straps (VBS - not to be confused with IBS)?
How do you all feel about that? This usually occurs in the summer when everyone is wearing tank tops. There are different levels of visible bra straps, to be sure. There are the spaghetti strap style tank tops that pretty much guarantee that you're going to see bra straps mingling with the tank top straps. There are the tank style crew neck tops, where you usually can't see the bra strap, but sometimes they peak out. Then there are racer back tank tops. People who wear racer back tank tops with a normal bra instead of a racer back bra almost ALWAYS have VBS. And I have even seen....are you reaady for this?....people wearing tube tops or halter tops and a regular bra. It's astonishing, I know.Now, I may be a prude, but I think bra straps should be covered up. If you want to wear a tube top, halter top, racer back tank, then frakkin' knock yourself out. But get the proper undergarment to wear with it! Get a convertible bra. Get a racer back bra. Get a strapless bra. Wear a hoodie or a denim jacket over your tank top. But for the love of Jesus, cover your goddamn straps! It is trashy and exhibits poor wardrobe planning and I will not stand for it.
Thank you. That is all. I am going to go play Canasta and have some tea and crumpets with the other old ladies.
I will be sure to put on a white cotton cardigan over my Talbot's brand blouse...because there's a draft in here.
3 comments:
I feel my bra straps can peek out of my tank top in my house, back yard and front yard. Beyond those boundaries, a lady should be presentable!
ahh, i agree! i hate that so much. maybe you can get away with it if it's done on purpose (carrie b did sway me a little with certain outfits) but otherwise--get a strapless bra! and no excuses for those who say they don't fit them because their boobs are too small. i can vouch for it.
and panty lines---uh! i've had this conversation with guys (and hubby) who say they're cute. no, they are not cute. especially the tight underwear that divide the butt in half.
i've had friends who never got this memo and i always wanted to bring it up. but how do you do that in a nice way?
Amen, to that! I'm all for comfort at home, too.
Not sure how to bring it up with friends, but if I ever have VPL - just tell me! I promise not to get mad! :-)
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