Say it with me..."Nobody likes a VPL" Got it? Got it! :)
This may or may not actually be Step 2 of Foundational Issues, as the more I think about it, it should probably be Step 1! But, similar to investing in a few good bras, all the more reason to invest in a few other unmentionables wouldn't you say? I think sometimes we switch around the priorities of what should and shouldn't cost us a little extra. We get so excited about that slinky wrap dress, and forget to wear the right undergarments. By all means, wear the dress...the pants, the skirt, but be aware of what's um...behind you.
This may or may not actually be Step 2 of Foundational Issues, as the more I think about it, it should probably be Step 1! But, similar to investing in a few good bras, all the more reason to invest in a few other unmentionables wouldn't you say? I think sometimes we switch around the priorities of what should and shouldn't cost us a little extra. We get so excited about that slinky wrap dress, and forget to wear the right undergarments. By all means, wear the dress...the pants, the skirt, but be aware of what's um...behind you.
I personally discovered the wonders of boy-shorts years ago and found that with my choice of clothing, I needed a variety of them to ensure I did not have to resort to any other options, showing the world the dreaded VPL (and in case you haven't gotten that yet...that would be the Visible Panty Line). |

The same time we take to admire, touch, and feel the fabrics of our clothing, take the time to do it with our undergarments. Look for those that are seamless, perhaps even thicker; those that can last the wear and tear of washings. Try wider and higher waistbands to secure tummies and 'slenderize' the midsection. Since styles are quite echoing the 50's of late with pencil skirts, high waisted shorts and the return of the 'peddle-pusher', then maybe take a page out of their smartly constructed undergarments as well;
those that actually cover your tush, and not seaming that rides up 'mid-cheek' (remember Baywatch lifeguards? I never understood how anyone could be comfortable in such a shape bathing suit or bikini bottom...ever!)
those that actually cover your tush, and not seaming that rides up 'mid-cheek' (remember Baywatch lifeguards? I never understood how anyone could be comfortable in such a shape bathing suit or bikini bottom...ever!)
For me, boy shorts were the answer, for others, thongs solved the VPL problem. But then we went through the horrors of having to see what was lurking beneath the surface should anyone pick up a pencil in front of us (in the voice of one of my favourite characters, Phoebe "Oh God, my eyes, my eyes!"). Not cute...not acceptable.
Since they do however, solve one part of the problem, I would advise then pairing the thong with spanx, a high waited undie, high waisted tights, or sliming bodysuit (more on the wonders of these additions tomorrow!)
It all seems a lot to be happening under there (under-wear? under there!), but it's all worth it to walk around appropriately and confidently in the body that YOU are presenting to the world each day. The power is pretty much in our hands to not give people a reason to look away. They should be looking right at us, admiring, taking cues, wondering "Amazing...how does she look this good?!"
It all seems a lot to be happening under there (under-wear? under there!), but it's all worth it to walk around appropriately and confidently in the body that YOU are presenting to the world each day. The power is pretty much in our hands to not give people a reason to look away. They should be looking right at us, admiring, taking cues, wondering "Amazing...how does she look this good?!"