# Fashion that is NOT flattering **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 25, 2002, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-that-is-not-flattering/110852 "2002-05-25T23:26:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Nightsong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nightsong/32/3083_2.png) [@Nightsong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightsong)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2002, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-that-is-not-flattering/110852/121 "2002-06-02T04:00:49Z")
To **!ceQueen** : The ones I saw were wearing platform sandles: high enough so that they could walk without their nails scraping the ground, and open in front so their nails could hang over with no problem. _shudders_ To **Squish** : If you want 'em, you’ll also have to take the scars I’ve given myself with them… they is SHARP! Owieee! While they aren’t quite enough to use as a screwdriver (unless the screw isn’t in too tightly to begin with), they work very well as a knife. They’re how I open up plastic-wrapped stuff. Men with long fingernails? _ponders_ How long are we talking about here? ---
**Author:** ![Squish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Squish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squish)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2002, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-that-is-not-flattering/110852/122 "2002-06-02T04:03:40Z")
I’m too grossed-out by the idea to even LOOK at the pictures! WTF?! While we’re at it, what the opinion of this respected assembly on tattoos? I have the opportunity to get one at a good rate from a clean professional looking to establish himself in town. I’m 41, so “having to live with it the rest of my life” doesn’t sound very intimidating. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Chanteuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de053/32.png) [@Chanteuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chanteuse)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2002, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-that-is-not-flattering/110852/123 "2002-06-02T16:46:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by istara \* > \*\*I have tried several styles of strapless bras, but to be honest, not one has given any real support or certainly created a flattering shape. Most seem to squash and press _downwards_ I have found. Plus they are often quite hot and sticky feeling, due to those plastic/rubber strips that supposedly “grip” to your skin (but never work very well). Here - where it’s so humid - I imagine they would just slide off. > > I also do NOT understand the amount of padded bras on offer to D+ size women. Some have removable pads, but even then they’re often still padded to some degree. I think it shows an inferior bra or bra design - ie, because engineering-wise it isn’t doing its job (lift, support, make into nice round shape) the padding attempts to compensate. > > More and more I am learning that it is often the most expensive bras that are the best - particularly if you want something v v subtle, light and filmy that still lifts them to the stars.\*\* My biggest problem with strapless bras is that they dig into my ribs–always have, even when I was thin. But I still would wear one of those with spaghetti straps–I’m not comfy with the idea of my undergarments showing to that degree! As for the padded bras, all I can figure is that maybe they are more effective in hiding nipples. This is the only reason that I’d buy them (I am a DD). Still, not so much padding would be required, IMO. And yes, unfortunately, you do seem to get what you pay for, at least in the larger bra sizes. An El Cheapo just doesn’t work for me at all! As for something that I find to be unflattering–I just hate a skirt/shirt combo worn with the shirt cutting directly across the hips in a straight line. Makes women look bottle-assed, IMHO. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-that-is-not-flattering/110852.md?page=6)