The Vintage Figure

Hello lovelies! It's been a while! I've had quite a long sick leave and havent had energy to do most of the things but now when the spring is finally kicking in I feel more like myself again and thought Id share few ideas I had in my mind.

Haven't been able to move and do as much as I'd like during my sick leave I've gained few pounds. Not that much but still and felt like I'd finally should enter the world of fabulous shapewear to get the confidence back. To speak the truth I havent felt so good about myself lately and gaining some weight didnt really help but now when Im back on the trails to my usual life I wanted to get my confidece too on the tracks.

Going for the world of shapewear I went to my old faithful, What Katie Did lingerie and shapewear. They have a fabulous collection of retro lingerie and glamour shapewear to make you feel fab no matter the size! They have a good collection from longline girdles to panty girls and waspies and waist cinchers. For some longline girdles which give you more support may be the answer but I dont really feel like myself while wearing them so decided to try a panty girdle first. From their recent sale I purchased the Gwendoline panty girdle which is a fabulous garment under tighter dresses and pants. It supports your curves, flattens your tummy and gives great waistline. But somehow I felt that I needed something more for everyday use. Panty girdles are fab for special events but what about your everyday pin-up outfits?

Right in Bizarre girdle and bra, left in Gwendoline panty girdle and bra

I decided to go for their new Bizarre girdle, worn in the products pictures by amazingly curvy Sam Elson (@blossomandbuttercups). The girdle look AH-mazing on their site and even though it's a bit more expensive one, 75 pounds, I decided I needed it in my life. I was overwhelmed when it arrived but slightly disapointed when I put it on. The smallest size available, UK 10, was way too big for my waist and I had to have it taken in, but after my seamstress worked her magic on in, it sits perfectly and gives the support on all the right places. For someone that waist-hip ratio is more than 13 inches it's really had to find suitable shape wear in girdle form, especially if the girdle in mind has a bit more structure and isn't just a basic elastics (which can be really good for everyday use, you take my word! Check out WKD's Dixie control girdle for example!).

Even though I have thought about starting gym training and waist training with a steel boned corset again I havent been able to do it just yet so I thought I'd start with something more soft that would be easier to handle right now. So I went for What Katie Did's Waspie Glamour Nouveau and for now I think I have found my solution.

 I dont really mind having more bum than usually but having a tummy doesnt fit to my self image and this waspie makes sure my curves keep on their right places and that little tummy keeps out of my way until I can get rid of it for good. Waspie Glamour Nouveau is soft but due it's elastic powermesh it keeps the curves on track but doesn't need as much thought as a fully boned corset would.
Though I am determined to get to waist training this spring but for now, the waspie it is! Perfect hourglass figure and curves without difficult feeling. I buy that.

Here's few pics from my recent shoot with Sari Susanna to show of my new ultimate confidence foundation lingerie! Comfy and sassy in the same package!

Hope you have enjoyed my little thoughts about shapewear and my fave products!


XXX

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