Padded Girdles

A Quick History of Padded Girdles

Underclothes have always been used to help shape the body and the outfit. From the enormous petticoats worn in the Elizabethan era to the bosom-flattening corsets favored by flappers in the 1920s, underwear does what diet and exercise can’t. From the 1910s to the late 1960s, virtually all women wore girdles to smooth their figures and make their clothes hang better. During the 1950s, when the hourglass figure was stylish, women were heavily padded in the bosom and the behind to fit the trends. It wasn’t enough to wear a poufy crinoline under a circle skirt, a padded girdle fitted out the shape of the skirt or dress to perfection.

Rounding Out

While many women despair of slimming and shaping their bottoms to what they view as perfection, there are many others who would like a more rounded, full shape to look more enticing in tight jeans or skirts. Some women opt for surgical enhancements, but most prefer the safer, tried-and-true route of using underwear to improve on nature. A properly fitting girdle is harder to get than it was in the heyday of the 1950s, but thanks to online shopping, you should be able to find one that works for you.

Shopping for Padded Girdles

• Underworks has two styles of padded panty girdles from which to choose. One enhances both hips and bottom and is made of Spandex nylon, so it sits smoothly under your clothes and will give you natural looking curves. As an extra bonus, it tucks in the tummy and offers back support. You can remove the pads for washing. You can also buy a smaller panty that gently enhances the bottom.

• Lauren Silva has a collection of shapewear, including a 4-way stretch Lycra padded panty girdle by Rago with removable foam pads. There is a tear-drop front panel that provides tummy control and a gathered center rear seam to improve the enhancing effect.

One of Lauren Silva’s best sellers is the Squeem padded panty girdle, which lifts and shapes the bottom and gently tucks the tummy, all without lines. It’s a smoothing, slimming undergarment that gives you a nicely realistic round bottom.

• Woman Within understands that even a plus-size woman will need a bit of padding to smooth and shape and even out her look. Their Crown-ette curve-enhancing padded girdle is made of stretch nylon and has elastic around the waist and legs for added control and comfort. The pads are removable for easy washing, as well as determining where you best need augmenting.

Padding for Trannies

Even more than women who want to look more well rounded, shemales need good padded girdles to look more feminine. There are a number of sites dedicated to helping transvestites build their best look. One to try is Crossdresser Academy. They sell two styles of girdles that raise and round the bottom and pad out the hips. Made of nylon and Spandex, they smooth and stretch to lie well under clothes. The padding is dense, adding to the realism. If you have trouble deciding what will look right on you, you can email the site directly with questions. They are experienced and discreet and know how to create a beautiful woman.

At Cross Dress USA, they also have a wide selection of padded undergarments and body shapers to help you build your best figure. Customers can also write reviews of given garments, which can then help others decide if something will work for them.

Male or female, there is an undergarment out there that will help you look your best!