Tummy Flattener

Callistemon - but, then again, I can't remember the last time I wore a dress

I can't envisage not wearing a dress. What do you wear to look smart or to formal occasions?

I probably need it and probably my dresses do not hang lovely but, then again, I can't remember the last time I wore a dress.

uncomfortable in the summer - as long as you're happy and pleasing yourself, that's fine.

I'm sure there are lots of ladies on here who have wonderful bodies and don't need this kind of lingerie. I find that I need some corsetry to help me face the day as it boosts my confidence knowing that I look my best: it helps smooth my bumps and my dresses hang lovely. Yes it can be uncomfortable at times, especially in summer, but I can put up with that.

I didn't know that anyone wore this kind of thing these days!
Apart from, perhaps, for a wedding (take it off after the photos and breathe) or celebs going to a red carpet event.

I’m advocating Pilates! And yet not doing it for my merry belly! Seriously. Stop with the corsety underwear. Shop smart for loose clothes. Or exercise. I do the former.

The Plank!

If it's gently rounded tummy, why do anything? If it is because you are overweight I cannot see what the advantage of trying to hold it in is, it cannot hide the fact that the excess weight is there and affects your shape.

Best thing to do is lose weight or just relax and be comfortable as you are.

how about a steam roller?

@Gonegirl vest top lol #me too

Porridge with ground linseed and skimmed (watery) milk and oat cakes for snacking?
What a cheerless, joyless way to start the day.

Thank the flip my Easter egg choc is now eaten. Back to sensible eating now. Amen.

Yes. That "suck your stomach in regularly throughout the day" is a good tip. Thanks for the reminder AlisonKF.

I'm afraid a supportive vest top pulled down over my stomach, would soon spring back up again.

My grandmother who was 5’2” and weighed 6 stone (or less) wore a girdle. I can only imagine she’d have felt naked wearing ordinary underwear.

Get some supportive vest tops . Pull down firmly. Advantage is no hooked gusset - impossibly fiddly especially as you get older.
I have lost weight successfully over three years by simply eating less, habitually. After a while, you really don't want to eat large meals. I have come down three dress sizes and still eat cake every day. I can't take exercise because of osteoarthritis so reducing the calorie count is the way to go. Avoid weight watching clubs. You just become obsessed with food. Weigh regularly, eat simple breakfast ( porridge with ground linseed and skimmed milk every day for me). If still rushing out to work, then take some oatcakes with you. Suck your stomach in regularly throughout the day.

Go to kettlebell classes. No jumping about, lying on floor etc. Just using your arms basically. Great exercise and you will loose weight and tone up everything.

Cut out the bread and potatoes. I found that not eating bread everyday and potatoes as much, my stomach has gone down and my muffin top too.

Sounds like there's a call for that 'harvest festival' underwear mentioned on another thread... when all is safely gathered in.

How can your wear a firm girdle in the heat though ? it can't be healthy .My sister wears a rock solid girdle 365 days a year plus 2 pairs of extra thick tights to cover her varicose veins and I can't imagine how uncomfy that must be .I am with Saggi , but I have to wear a bra for modesty : )

Does anyone remember the godawful ‘Trim wheel’?

My mum had one in the 70’s. A small wheel with 2 handles poking out. The idea was to kneel down, grab the handles and push the darned thing out along the floor and back - to tighten the tummy muscles and ‘beat the bulge’!

What it did for back strain I have no idea.

By far the best way is to lose weight (if you need to) and then embark on abdomen strengthening exercises.

You can find them online. They only take a few minutes but they do need to be done regularly. You will soon see results.

So much better than trying to squash everything into some uncomfortable, constricting garment.

It's all got to go somewhere. The right place would be good.

I would need a corset that pulled everything up and then in. I wouldn't want things squished down (and out!

Miss Mary of Sweden are the best and I've tried them all.. Expensive though but they last if you follow washing instructions. The firm ones are the most effective.

PS I have to say that I can't agree with saggi about the ditching the bras though.....for me that would be a step to far.....

I agree wholeheartedly with Saggi. Buy some nice clothes instead, and be comfortable. I certainly have a tummy too, but long tops do a marvellous job!