The Daily Telegraphs fashion editor has been mulling Ann's undergarments, to be exact the fit of them. Makes sense as I thought the costume department would hoik her into some good supportive brassieres but no, she has a clause in her contract forbidding it.
Ann's Upholstery
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Originally Posted by Posy:
“The Daily Telegraphs fashion editor has been mulling Ann's undergarments, to be exact the fit of them. Makes sense as I thought the costume department would hoik her into some good supportive brassieres but no, she has a clause in her contract forbidding it.”
“The Daily Telegraphs fashion editor has been mulling Ann's undergarments, to be exact the fit of them. Makes sense as I thought the costume department would hoik her into some good supportive brassieres but no, she has a clause in her contract forbidding it.”
Then she is a very silly woman to have written such a clause into her contract. By not wearing correctly supporting underwear she is at risk of tearing her breast muscle or doing herself other injury, especially during a bouncy dance like quickstep (which I gather she has this week).
To be fair most of the costumes will just have bra cups sewn into them, and as far as I can think the main dance dress suppliers only supply cups up to a D fit, which wouldn't be of help to Ann, but they could have sewn a full bra into her dress. She isn't wearing anything backless, sleeveless or strapless so it wouldn't have been a problem.
The more I hear about Ann's contract, the more I wonder why she bothered to even take part
. She said she wanted to learn to dance, but obviously she would have been better learning Georgian court dances or something in her own time. Ballroom and latin doesn't seem to be up her street.
I'm not sure Ann wears a bra - I don't think they do bras that co-ordinate with cast-iron fully lockable chastity belts. 
That said, I'm not sure that even the most supportive bra in the world would actually make Ann look like she had anything other than a sagging mono-bosom, so it's a bit of a moot point.
That said, I'm not sure that even the most supportive bra in the world would actually make Ann look like she had anything other than a sagging mono-bosom, so it's a bit of a moot point.
I'll have you know that as somone who used to ahve a staurday job fitting corsetry in Evans on a saturday, it's very interesting
and ballroom B is right - the right fitted bra is crucial
Originally Posted by Ballroom-B.:
“Then she is a very silly woman to have written such a clause into her contract. By not wearing correctly supporting underwear she is at risk of tearing her breast muscle or doing herself other injury, especially during a bouncy dance like quickstep (which I gather she has this week).
To be fair most of the costumes will just have bra cups sewn into them, and as far as I can think the main dance dress suppliers only supply cups up to a D fit, which wouldn't be of help to Ann, but they could have sewn a full bra into her dress. She isn't wearing anything backless, sleeveless or strapless so it wouldn't have been a problem.
The more I hear about Ann's contract, the more I wonder why she bothered to even take part. She said she wanted to learn to dance, but obviously she would have been better learning Georgian court dances or something in her own time. Ballroom and latin doesn't seem to be up her street.”
“Then she is a very silly woman to have written such a clause into her contract. By not wearing correctly supporting underwear she is at risk of tearing her breast muscle or doing herself other injury, especially during a bouncy dance like quickstep (which I gather she has this week).
To be fair most of the costumes will just have bra cups sewn into them, and as far as I can think the main dance dress suppliers only supply cups up to a D fit, which wouldn't be of help to Ann, but they could have sewn a full bra into her dress. She isn't wearing anything backless, sleeveless or strapless so it wouldn't have been a problem.
The more I hear about Ann's contract, the more I wonder why she bothered to even take part
. She said she wanted to learn to dance, but obviously she would have been better learning Georgian court dances or something in her own time. Ballroom and latin doesn't seem to be up her street.”
I agree , silly silly woman , if she got professional help to size it right and make sure the support was there she would gain alot from it and maybe learn something for future use .What woman wants them sagging to her navel and not ask for a bit of help ?
Originally Posted by BelgoLift:
“Wow - 38H. There must be some serious back strain if not supported properly.”
“Wow - 38H. There must be some serious back strain if not supported properly.”
hence the original serious question!! (Actually she has quite a large back which offsets some of the weight.)
DavidJames- some of us, clearly quite sad, have actually been pondering why the wardrobe department haven't sorted her out- now we know that not only are they not allowed but its her fault (and she is an idiot because its important!).
I can see it could be a bit of a boring topic tho...
Originally Posted by FelineFantastic:
“DavidJames- some of us, clearly quite sad, have actually been pondering why the wardrobe department haven't sorted her out”
“DavidJames- some of us, clearly quite sad, have actually been pondering why the wardrobe department haven't sorted her out”
Ah, so many possible replies, so little time
Originally Posted by FelineFantastic:
“hence the original serious question!! (Actually she has quite a large back which offsets some of the weight.)
DavidJames- some of us, clearly quite sad, have actually been pondering why the wardrobe department haven't sorted her out- now we know that not only are they not allowed but its her fault (and she is an idiot because its important!).
I can see it could be a bit of a boring topic tho...”
“hence the original serious question!! (Actually she has quite a large back which offsets some of the weight.)
DavidJames- some of us, clearly quite sad, have actually been pondering why the wardrobe department haven't sorted her out- now we know that not only are they not allowed but its her fault (and she is an idiot because its important!).
I can see it could be a bit of a boring topic tho...
”
Oh I dunno - see what Lorelei Lee has to say a few posts back (sorry I can't do quotes from two posts at once) about co-ordinated underwear!!!
Ah, but as a top-heavy lady myself, the article suggested some brands I hadn't heard of, so it was worth reading.
*goes to check them out*
Why did they allow her on the show when she says no to most things SCD is about? Surely they could have chosen someone who was prepared to enter into the spirit of the show like Pamela instead of this right wing, grumpy, moaning politician.
Originally Posted by Posy:
“The Daily Telegraphs fashion editor has been mulling Ann's undergarments, to be exact the fit of them. Makes sense as I thought the costume department would hoik her into some good supportive brassieres but no, she has a clause in her contract forbidding it.”
“The Daily Telegraphs fashion editor has been mulling Ann's undergarments, to be exact the fit of them. Makes sense as I thought the costume department would hoik her into some good supportive brassieres but no, she has a clause in her contract forbidding it.”
This isn't actually what it says. The article claims that Ann "is allowed to wear her own bras, rather than the form-fitting, silhouette-enhancing, stretch leotard, or body, on which the Strictly dresses and gowns are based."
This suggests that she does want to wear a proper bra but clearly she is not using the right ones. She should be wearing an appropriately sized sports or dance bra.
I agree that the opening post doesn't quite match up to the article (I initially answered rather rashly then hunted the article out) but the sentiments are sort of the same compared to my first post answer.
Dance dresses are normally based on a leotard with bra cups sewn in with the full dress on the top (two layers overall). Obviously a bra cup isn't going to be supportive enough for Ann, but the leotard also helps in the support of the whole torso and the dress makers could have sewn correctly sized bras into the leotard (it would then all be in the right place
). The problem is she is wearing the wrong size and style of bra by wearing her own, and now by inference it would seem no leotard; so she is really badly supported and at risk of an injury.
Dance dresses are normally based on a leotard with bra cups sewn in with the full dress on the top (two layers overall). Obviously a bra cup isn't going to be supportive enough for Ann, but the leotard also helps in the support of the whole torso and the dress makers could have sewn correctly sized bras into the leotard (it would then all be in the right place
). The problem is she is wearing the wrong size and style of bra by wearing her own, and now by inference it would seem no leotard; so she is really badly supported and at risk of an injury.
Originally Posted by Paace:
“Why did they allow her on the show when she says no to most things SCD is about? Surely they could have chosen someone who was prepared to enter into the spirit of the show like Pamela instead of this right wing, grumpy, moaning politician.”
“Why did they allow her on the show when she says no to most things SCD is about? Surely they could have chosen someone who was prepared to enter into the spirit of the show like Pamela instead of this right wing, grumpy, moaning politician.”
Because they wanted to give us something to talk about
SCD is going the way of XFactor, I'm sorry to say.
Kelly Brook had bras sewn into her dresses as she was a larger cup size. The cups that are available for dance dresses come in small and large - and if you're above a c cup you haven't a prayer!!
The majority of pro dancers are so petite that it's rare for them to be too chesty, but you'd have thought Ann would take some advice...
The majority of pro dancers are so petite that it's rare for them to be too chesty, but you'd have thought Ann would take some advice...
Originally Posted by flugella:
“Kelly Brook had bras sewn into her dresses as she was a larger cup size. The cups that are available for dance dresses come in small and large - and if you're above a c cup you haven't a prayer!!
The majority of pro dancers are so petite that it's rare for them to be too chesty, but you'd have thought Ann would take some advice...”
“Kelly Brook had bras sewn into her dresses as she was a larger cup size. The cups that are available for dance dresses come in small and large - and if you're above a c cup you haven't a prayer!!
The majority of pro dancers are so petite that it's rare for them to be too chesty, but you'd have thought Ann would take some advice...”
Not a trait I've seen hide nor hair of so far.
She needs to make a fitting appointment at Rigby and Peller of Knightsbridge (where the Queen gets her undergarments from) ASAP.
If ever a woman needed a couple of girders in her boulder holder it's her. She's practically polishing her shoes. Terribly bad for her posture.
I feel slightly nauseous.
I feel slightly nauseous.
I once saw a Trinny & Suzannah programme in which they overhauled Jo Brand...they send her to Rigby and Pellers where a piece of amazing bust upholstery was made for her, I think it would really help Ann's posture, but who is going to tell her?
Originally Posted by DavidJames:
“Ah, so many possible replies, so little time”
“Ah, so many possible replies, so little time
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Originally Posted by rossyrahrah:
“If ever a woman needed a couple of girders in her boulder holder it's her. She's practically polishing her shoes. Terribly bad for her posture.
I feel slightly nauseous.”
“If ever a woman needed a couple of girders in her boulder holder it's her. She's practically polishing her shoes. Terribly bad for her posture.
I feel slightly nauseous.”
DavidJames- you said one day this week you were bored so I thought a little bit of entertaining you was in order!!
Lol! Just a proper fit would be a start...
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