Truvy: “l’ll bet you money she paid $500 for that dress…and don’t even bother to wear a girdle.”
Clairee: “Looks like two pigs fighting under a blanket.”
Truvy: “l haven’t left the house without Lycra on these thighs since l was 14.”
Clairee: “You were brought up right.”

 (Steel Magnolias, 1989)

Ladies, gravity is winning! But there is still something you can do.

Once you hit 50, please invest in a good bra. Then wear it.

It amazes me how many of my beautiful lady friends go out in sports bras. They make sure their hair is great, make-up impeccable, clothing pristine…. then they add at least 5 lbs. to their appearance by wearing a sports bra. Sports bras are comfortable. I get it. I own a few. Go ahead — sleep in them; clean house in them; relax in them. When you want to look your best, wear a good bra. Pick those girls up! With a sports bra, the girls lay against your belly, you put your shirt on and guess what? You look flat-chested with a big belly.

You can look 5-10 lbs. lighter by just picking the girl’s up. I like Victoria’s Secret. They provide you with the correct measurements for your body (important) and I find the bras to be comfortable and have great quality. They cost an average of $45-$55 per bra, but last longer then the cheaper ones I have purchased. You can also get coupons or purchase multiples to bring the cost down.

I also wear what I call my “Girl’s Shirt”. Made of spandex and nylon, the “Girl’s Shirt” not only helps to keep the girls up where they belong, it holds the back fat in. Body shapers work, too.

Look at some before and after pictures where I am wearing a sports bar under a simple T-shirt (left), then my Victoria’s Secret bra and supporting Girl’s Shirt under the same T-shirt (right).

Full side-view of me wearing a sports bra (left) and minutes later, a good bra (right).

Almost front-view of me wearing a sports bra (left) and minutes later, a good bra (right).

Another side-view of me wearing a sports bra (left) and minutes later, a good bra (right).

Think about it… a $50 investment and you can lose 5 lbs. in 5 minutes!