Men Have Their Problems Too

Men, you've complained in the past about my fashion postings only centering around "women stuff", so I'm happy to announce that this is for you!




More and More Men Are Wearing "Shapewear", NOT Girdles
[Wall Street Journal]

Demand for slimming undergarments, including compression pantyhose, is also being fueled by fashion trends. European-style slimmer-cut clothes for men have become big in the American market. Last year, premium denim makers pushed skinny, figure-hugging jeans for men. "In men's clothes right now, slim is in -- everything has a much more fitted silhouette, from the tapered leg to narrow dress shirts," says Richard Gualtieri, director for men's fashion merchandising at Lord & Taylor. He notes that men have been seeking out more figure-hugging underwear, where "there's some stretch to it that helps lift and keep things in place a little bit more."
Complete article here...


All I can think of is the episode of Girlfriends when Joan finds out her boyfriend wears a girdle because he has big hips.

Men, would you seek "outside help" if your silhouette needed a little assistance?







This pair is nice and undercover.



This pair, however, is not.



[Guys In Girdles]

Wouldn't it be hard to go to the bathroom? I feel for the guy in shapewear at the urinal.

Women, would you encourage your man to wear shapewear if he's having problems with his love handles? Do you think he would ever go for such a thing? (I think they would, but they won't let anyone know about it.)