*sigh* The good and bad of new clothing.

[Daisalana 33]

My tunics don't look like that......at least not on me......

Kat

Then you're doing it wrong!! Put one shoulder off of your shoulder, and voila!

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I just google imaged, maybe I should have used a plus size model to get the point across!

Ang, they're not always fitted like that, you'd be surprised how much they hide. I wear 90% tunics, they hide the side rolls and pretend camel toes.

[Ang1982 4]

Ahhh gotcha. Hmm. Yah until I lose weight I won't be wearing anything like that LOL

[Daisalana 33]

Babydoll tunic

[Daisalana 33]

Breathe by Barely There Camisole - One Hanes Place Lingerie, Hosiery, Casual Clothes !!

This is the one I ordered 3x of, that I like. And I ordered from this place, and had I known this was coming up again they sent me a 10% off coupon that I threw out.. doh.

[plain 12]

Let me quit eavesdropping and ask something totally not my bees-wax: What in the hell is a "pannis"? Sounds like the scottish inflection for the male organ?

Uh, I do know what a cameltoe is.....but isn't the cure for that to wear less tight pants?

[Kat817 19]

plain---pannus is the medical term for the apron of skin and residual fat deposits that hangs where our big old bellies used to be. They are gross looking,and uncomfortable as hell---rashes, and skin tears under them are very common.

Never feel bad asking a question!!!

Kat

[plain 12]

Gotcha, thanks! I've never heard that particular term....

[anonemouse 1]

Let me quit eavesdropping and ask something totally not my bees-wax: What in the hell is a "pannis"? Sounds like the scottish inflection for the male organ?

Uh, I do know what a cameltoe is.....but isn't the cure for that to wear less tight pants?

The pannus is the skin that hangs on the lower abdomen, pretty much from the belly-button down. Belly skin, basically. When you've got a large pannus as a result of drastic weight loss, wearing clothing that otherwise fits compresses it into a large "camel toe" shape. In many cases, if you buy clothing to fit the pannus, it's way too big otherwise, especially in the hips and waist. Hence, Shapewear to compress it and/or smooth it so that better-fitting clothing can be worn.

Edited to add: The "camel toe" that we're talking about isn't really the type that Ice-T's wife Coco is famous for, where it looks like her pants are 3 sizes too small and riding up her hoo-ha. Our "camel toes" come from having a pannus that is much larger than our waist and hips, making even pants that truly do fit look awkward.

Edited April 2, 2008 by laurend

[Daisalana 33]

Yeah, I wanted to re-itterate it's NOT an actual camel toe, it LOOKS like a massive one.. but like Lauren said if you get pants that 'fit' and get rid of said camel toe, in my case, they would fall right off of me.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

laurend, I am already having some problems with my bulging belly. I find that when I want to wear a more fitting shirt, the Spanx underpants work really great. They are not too uncomfortable either. I bought mine from the infamous LB, but I don't know if they come in your small size there.

There also is another brand that works wonders too. I have attached the link to it (Slim N'Lift). Good luck!

Slim 'n Lift Supreme®- Thane USA

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

lauren, are you going to get a TT?

[anonemouse 1]

lauren, are you going to get a TT?

I plan on it, along with a breast lift. I'm aiming for mid-August, but I'm starting to freak out about finances (In addition to teaching my classes, I just started another part time job last week and I've got an interview for a 3rd one on Saturday).

[Wheetsin 714]

[plain 12]

uh........thanks Wheet......nice visual.

[Kat817 19]

This made me laugh out loud--brought DH in to see what was so funny!!!!

A picture IS worth a 1000 words!!!

Kat