BS: For the ladies

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:49 AM

Nowt wrong with hairy armpits!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:21 AM

Hairy armpits SRS? Tut tut !


G

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:55 AM

and tae think the Romans had the bikini

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:49 AM

For anything and everything you ever or never wanted to know about bras and knickers - Rosemary Hawthorne has two excellent books on those two subjects. 'Bras, a private view' was published in the UK in 1992 by Souvenir Press, ISBN 0-285-63086-5.

Corsets weren't developed to support the breasts, but to constrain them, stiffen the body and slim the waist. What we know as a corset today would be unrecognisable to our mediaeval grandmothers, who wore a sort of 'body' made of stiff linen. Our Tudor grandmothers might see a faint familiarity in the modern garments beloved by bondage fans, the long, strictly confined 'stomacher' restricting movement; but it's not until the 17th and 18th centuries that breasts came up for air as it were... When Charles I's wife Henrietta Maria came over from France, she brought with her the less restricted, rounder shape that was popular in the French Court. Necklines were rounded rather than straight, bodies more shaped, with definable hips and the long pointed 'stomacher' shortened to a rounded edge. Breasts were still squashed in under 'stays' as the corset was now called, but they were just visible.

As for the first recognisable bra - that came about in 1914 with the aid of two hankies, some pink ribbon and the French maid of Mary Jacobs, a New York debutante who hated the heavy boned corsets of the early 20th Century.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Monique
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 01:59 AM

The color tells: it's his tie!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 10:27 PM

Well! Is SHE wearing a hundred dollar tie?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 10:17 PM

You notice a man's tie when the gorgeous Sophie Marceau is in the photo? You MUST be 60!   


;-D

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 10:13 PM

OK. There is something strange about that photo. I'll go first. Is it the slightly outta-focus guy's tie?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 10:11 PM

Ooops!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Emma B
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 09:47 PM

sorry did I say
'This is all infinitely much more information than I will ever need too'

should have said or want as well

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 08:59 PM

A somewhat dated report on technical advancements in bra design has been widely circulated for some years, but for those who might possibly (I don't see how) have missed it, the news clip is still accessible for

The A&M Bra

John

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Emma B
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 08:30 PM

This is all infinitely much more information than I will ever need too

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 08:26 PM

You actually WEAR these things????
I haven't for somewhere around 30 years...but I'm not 'well endowed' and don't need 'support' either.

I consider bras to be Implements of Torture....but I DO understand the need to be 'supported' in some cases.

I just tuck in the t shirt, pull and 'fluff' it up...and I'm done.
Course I don't 'do' hair, make up or nails either.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 08:12 PM

I'm 60. This is all infinitely more information than I will ever need.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Monique
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 07:30 PM

Quite a collection and how to fasten the modern ones

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Chief Chaos
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 07:17 PM

Now I thought that this post was actually an interesting question from someone who actually didn't know about the corset origin (same answer as to why men's and womens shirts button differently)

That someone would see this as an excuse to talk about boobs is reading between the cups if you ask me!

Actually I heard about a new operation that is supposed to implant a silicon device to help breasts defy the effects of gravity *God help me this is true*. I couldn't help but think that they just moved the underwire.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 07:01 PM

Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women", "Little Men", Rose something and other books of the late 1850s has a wise uncle in one of them lecture the little girl about the madness of corsets and other means of support; when she comes forth without one, he praises its healhful naturalness. My guess would be that there was such a movement. (no pun intended)

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:50 PM

LOLOL

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:47 PM

I think I posted on an earlier thread, somewhere, that we used to wear bras so we didn't get black eyes when we danced.....

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:37 PM

Well, I ain't a female, but I can say this. I was made to wear gaters when I was a kid (dressup occasions), and they went with wool britches (I think they were called). Most uncomfortable damned things I ever put on other than shoes that are too small for my size 11 1/2 tootsies. I don't understand why women just didn't rebel. Never mind burn the damned things, but at least make 'em so's they're comfortable. None of that stuff even LOOKS comfortable, so actually wearing them must hurt like hell.

I really do understand that joggers might need the support (or enough support to stop the jarring effects of the feet hitting the ground, etc). Was there ever a 'movement' to do away with corsets and other forms of torture?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:30 PM

Good lord . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:26 PM

Ahem!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Monique
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 05:48 PM

Long ago, wealthy women used to wear corsets that their maiden would fasten from behind (no money => no maiden => no corset). Bras come from corsets (a nice cissors work!) and the buttons remained behind, maybe so that we can pretend that we can't un/fasten them by ourselves and need some help!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 01:00 PM

Man, THAT is IT!

Was thinking about the guys who found a bottle on the beach. Rubbed it. genie popped out. First guy says, "I love to have $1000000." Poof, there it was. Second guy says, "I'd love to see a gal in a heavy duty indusrrial-strength steel-belted Spandex bra." Poof, and there she was. Third guys says "I want to be a stud. " Poof, and he disappeared. The two guys asked the genie where he'd gone. Genie said, "He's on a snow tire in Saskatchewan."

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 12:56 PM

Stop that Bruce!

Spandex is the way to go. Heavy duty, industrial strength Spandex. Steel belted radial Spandex. Studded snow Spa... maybe not.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 12:19 PM

Oh.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 12:18 PM

Peace - Latex bra = sweaty tits and that ain't nice for anyone.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 10:55 AM

OK. Plan B (because people ain't knockin' down the door on the latex bra idea).

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 10:06 AM

In the case of us more "well endowed" females, there are just too many hooks to put them in front comfortably...

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 08:43 AM

Behave MacKenzie yer to auld fur acrobatics

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:14 AM

Legs that tie round the waist! Hmmmm


G

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:09 AM

Bra - singular because it's an abbreviation for brassiere.

Knickers - come in pairs because they were originally individual legs that tied on around the waist.

Next inane question?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 05:33 AM

Boobies

G

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: bfdk
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 04:38 AM

Not sure it's there, Peace, but check it out!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 04:20 AM

Ahhhhh where else but the cat could I spend time talking Maritime history, get to skelp boys for talking boobs and hold a discourse with a bajo playing primate all in one night.

I really dont understand why some women get uptightabout men thinking about boobs. At least then we know what they are thinking about an it is relatively harmless. When the try to think of other things there can be trouble their brains over heat from the strain. Its true look what happens to the world when male presidents prime ministers and the like try to think.

Meg heading for the cellar somehow I dont think the table is gonny be enough protection
Jaqui is that cellar blast proof:)

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Louie Roy
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 10:43 PM

According to what my mother told me is Because her (BELLY BUTTONS IN FRONT)

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 10:20 PM

Another stinging indictment by two queens of the Mudcat killer bee swarm.

Why fuss, Janet? You're still the most Royal pain in the ass on this thread. You're the type that really gave feminists a bad name. Frustrated women with no sense of humor. Your bra doesn't fasten in front or back because you burned it a long time ago.

SRS

.more

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: frogprince
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 10:20 PM

If you want a really good personalised fit, you could go about it this way.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: frogprince
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 10:06 PM

Oh, sufferin' succotash; a sheep herder with a latex fetish on the side...

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 09:57 PM

DING!

A MILLION DOLLAR idea.

LATEX bras. They stretch to fit the person and the occasion. Just think of it/them. Get in early on this great idea.

Testimonial from a happy user.

"Dear Latex Bra people,

I am so happy with my new latex bra I could poop green. I carry it with me all the time. It gives me a new-found freedom to be myself yet retain my modesty and comfort. I was in my cups before I tried your bra. Now, I'm not. Thank you.

Sally Z
Calgary, Alberta"

Folks, this is gonna be a hot commodity. The TSE and NYSE will be needing many more people on the floor.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 09:40 PM

The Uniboob! I wear them sometimes because they're convenient and cheap, but they don't do a whole lot for me.

Fasteners in the back are probably because they'd be lumpy under clothing. So are those stupid little bows they put on the front. Of course, it hurts to get into or out of a uniboob when your shoulder's messed up.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 09:35 PM

Well, from this guy's perspective, here's what I wanna see in a bra (no offense to anyone).

Now, I have to go. Have a very nice evening, all.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: ranger1
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 09:26 PM

Ya know, Louie, I've been asking myself that same question for years. Then I discovered the sports bra. Now I don't have to worry about fasteners at all.

BTW, does this make me a really stupid woman, too, because I responded?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 09:17 PM

Another stinging indictment by two queens of the Mudcat killer bee swarm.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 09:06 PM

There are some really funny Mudcat members. Thanks for the giggles. :)

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 07:26 PM

It's a toss up, a stupid thread but a belligerent post that begs (cries out for) a response, so she can be the center of the discussion.

Only one really stupid woman has made herself known in the thread so far, Peace.

I'll leave it up to you to figure it out.

I think Janet fingered herself in this one.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: gnu
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:49 PM

Big F... J... whatever...

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: MaineDog
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:46 PM

Do I really have to tell you? How will we survive?
MD

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:41 PM

Across your knee? ME FIRST!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:30 PM

Uh oh.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:27 PM

You mean they missed out the omlettes fur that the pair o then will be reminded they are neither that big nor that ugly that they canny go across ma knee

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:23 PM

I'll age, I'll age. Promise. C'mon.

OK, if it's too dirty to post on the thread, send me a MESSAGE!

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:23 PM

Why singular? Because you normally wear one at a time.
Megan, give 'em a skelp from me. I don't know what that is, but it sounds like fun. Peace and Giok fighting over sheep again. Doesn't take much to get you boys hot. From breasts to sheep... next thing you know, it'll be omelets.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:20 PM

You're too young mate

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:19 PM

Oh, Dr Freud . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:18 PM

She's using that term again, Giok. Someday you will have to tell me what it REALLY means. (Betcha it's dirty--be still my bleating heart.)

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:16 PM

Skelp I will figure out why when i wake up

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:15 PM

Nor geese.


Still paying attention there in Canada?


G

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:13 PM

Ah, s h e e p. OK, you got my attention.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:08 PM

Because sheep don't wear them

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:07 PM

So tell me this: why is bra singular?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:51 PM

Thanks for your warm support Bruce :)


G

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:48 PM

At the age of 60 I have finally come to realize that I do NOT understand the human race. Just thought I'd mention that.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:43 PM

Sorry skarpi, but my ass is only available for biting "as is".

The mileage your ass gets out of biting me may vary.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:43 PM

I guess they only button butt-on? (Why did I let myself be hooked by this thread?)

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: skarpi
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:37 PM

And a large contingent of asses has already followed them.!!!!!
Fantasma:

you can be your own ASS thank you very much , and bite it too
if can get down there .


and while your at it , have it clean before you bite .

I usally dont take any part of this kind of Game , but you asked for it .



ATB Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:28 PM

Only one really stupid woman has made herself known in the thread so far, Peace.

I'll leave it up to you to figure it out.

(And now we shall usher in The Swarm, swooping down upon me)

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:26 PM

'My original post to this thread should have read: "...It's a question for adolescent males who want to talk about women's breasts. And some really stupid women."'

Which really stupid women did you have in mind to talk about?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:25 PM

There is no need to get anotomical young woman

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:24 PM

Because the hooks and sliders are unsightly and bulge when tight sweaters or Tshirts are worn.

Next imbecile question?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:23 PM

And a large contingent of asses has already followed them.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:22 PM

Skarpi dear your in the wrong thread LTS birdwatching thread went thataway --------->

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: skarpi
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:21 PM

oh dear , " tits " here we go again .......   

brb



ATB Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Alice
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:20 PM

There are plenty of front hooking styles on the market.
Even JC Penney sells them.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:19 PM

See

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:18 PM

My original post to this thread should have read: "...It's a question for adolescent males who want to talk about women's breasts. And some really stupid women."

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:18 PM

You're wasting your time Megan, Janet hasn't got a sense of humour.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:14 PM

Well dear it is a proven fact that women who are less well developed are inclind to be laking in other areas as well.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:12 PM

And the size of a woman's breasts has what, exactly, to do with their ability to form opinions?

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:08 PM

Clip it on front and slide round. nae fear something might shift and ahm weel enough endowned withoot riskin injury

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Bill D
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:06 PM

I am just guessing, but I assume that it is tricker to design 'comfortable' and attractive fasteners in front....especially if it requires 2 or 3.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Alice
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 05:02 PM

No one I know connects it behind. You clip it in front and then slide it around to the back. duh
Frankly I agree with Fantasma on this.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 04:58 PM

That could only have been said by a flat chested insecure female.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: GUEST,Fantasma
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 04:56 PM

That isn't a question for women. It's a question for adolescent males who want to talk about women's breasts.

Subject: RE: BS: For the ladies
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 04:54 PM

These confused the heck out of me first time I met one.

G

Subject: BS: For the ladies
From: Louie Roy
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 04:52 PM

Why does a woman button her Bra behind