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The Mirdle: A Girdle For Men

Finally men... forget about concentrating on diet and exercise -- just get some new underwear.

Some call it shapewear, bodywear, support boxers, or compression shorts - but really we're talking about a girdle.

There has been something of a renaissance in men's underwear. The WSJ reports that sales growth for men's 'intimates' is out-pacing that of women.

It seems that some men aren't afraid to take a risk:

Robert Verdi, 39, says he began craving a so-called mirdle, or man-girdle, recently after starting to develop a "muffin top." "I'm now at that weird age where I'm starting to have a little bit of a spare tire, that midsection squish," says Mr. Verdi. (from WSJ)

Even Spanx are looking at making a range for men.

What do you think men? Cancel the gym membership and get yourself some 'compression shorts'?

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48 Comments

thehealthblogger

As a man I think this is ridiculous! Unless you have a condition which can't be cured by the gym and a good diet, then that's another story!

You can wear this stuff, but what about when it all comes of in front of your other half, then you feel real rubbish, huh?

Come on people, it's not that hard to exercise, and considering the numerous benefits one reaps from such activity, how can you not exercise is the real question?!

ayse76

I found a pic!

http://s.buzzfeed.com/static/campaign_images/2008/The_Mirdle.jpg

Oh, my....my husband would never--not in a million trillion years! And he has belly to spare... I mean, it's lingerie!! Aye...

Susanna

That pic is too funny! The model looks a little hunched over and uncomfortable.

I know my husband would NEVER wear it. Why women subject themselves to such torture is beyond me, as well.

Maxx

I saw the picture as well. The model does not look hunched over and there's no reason at all to think he's uncomfortable. You have some imagination.

fairycloud9

LOL!! is all i could say.........

kerstin

Maybe the idea is a bit strange at first. But if you think it over - what´s wrong with a man in a girdle. To reduce the belly of my husband I made him wear a girdle. Of course he didn´t want to at first. But I insisted. Today after 2 years he lost most of his belly. He feels better and does some sports. And he still wears his girdle.

Gilliane

Yes, I did that too ! I persuaded him to wear an open bottom Playtex - and that meant that he had to wear stockings to keep it down. OBG's are the only possibility for men, we agreed. he wasn't overawed with my brilliant idea to solve his pot belly and sagging bottom at first - until he had a look at himself in the girdle in the mirror. He was delighted with the big satin front panel of the girdle where his belly used to be :-) And at least he knows how I feel in my girdles and has much more appreciation and respect for me, and women in general too. And it's stopped him swilling all that beer, he is more polite and refined in his habits too. Today we go shopping for our girdles and nylons together, which he wears happily under his pants as I do - no more smelly men's socks to wash, what a relief ! and now, after six months he is as used to wearing a girdle as I am. Men most be sold first on the idea , and then they see the benefits of wearing girdles too.

Joe

I find that pretty cool

kerstin

Hi Gilliane, isn´t it fantastic how simple things can change behaviour? As your husband my hubby wears an obg with stockings daily under his suit. He loves the feeling and the effect it has on his shape. It took some time but now he likes stockings very much. And they look good on his shaven, smooth legs. And he cares for his shape now.

J. Anderson

I wear a girdle with nylons on a daily basis and I like it

JOhn

I know I wear one too, kind of nice. support is great too, even with the stockings .. John

Spence

After having back issues for years (steady weight @ 150 lbs.), I ordered an OBG (6202 vintage) and other items from Orchard Corset a year ago. Well, I got rid of my old back brace and now have a nice mix of girdles that work much better. I have 3 front lacing (EL-ee's 8), so my back gets whatever compression it needs at the time. You are right about the OBG's, I wear tights, so I just cut the legs off and use them as stockings. I am still very active at 60 and wear a girdle most days ( at the computer and when I need to stand alot). Good luck to you and your husband.

Red

Given a choice, I think I'd rather be pair shaped than muffin shaped. Lets hope this term doesn't make it into our collective lexicon.

Bob Allen

No thanks. I'll stick with running and eating a healthy diet.

Spectra

I just showed that pic to my husband and he said "Gross." That about sums it up...it just LOOKS wrong.

No More Fat Dad

Wohooo, between my manzier and the mirdle, I have all I need to look and feel sexy for my wife again!

Seriously, the most depressing part of that article is the guys mindset. "I'm now at that weird age where I'm starting to have a little bit of a spare tire, that midsection squish" . How sad!

Too many people feel like once you hit middle age, it's all over so stop trying to stay in shape. When did this become the prevailing opinion and how can it be reversed?

Heading into 39, I feel better and look better than I ever have and I don't plan on going back.

Jan74

My main question here is, what are these men wearing that would require shapewear? The logic for women is that sometimes, we wear close-fitting stuff in thin fabrics where if you don't wear some form of shapewear (I'm talking the non-compression, just smooths you over stuff like the original Spanx, which was made out of something like the reinforced top of non-control top pantyhose; now it is all like control top, squeezing you in) you'll end up with panty lines in your butt, sometimes on your hips and your waist too, so it makes sense. But men don't wear a knit fabric close to their butts like we do, they wear heavier fabrics that are not cut as tight. So are these guys wearing tight clothes like 70s mens fashion, that would require a mirdle?

Of course, the compression kinds are supposed to make you look thinner, but you only look strangely immobilized. There is no place for your fat to go, if it squeezes it in, you can't move. Being smoothed over without visible rolls makes you look better, but it is a fine line between smoother and "in a sausage casing".

Spectra

Yeah, I'm guessing the skintight white pants might be a little unforgiving without a "mirdle", but who's wearing that sort of stuff unless you're a circus star? Or a fabulous fashion designer wearing the latest weird trends. The average man wearing ordinary trousers can just loosen his belt and disguise any "man pooch".

Jan74

Exactly. And the guys in the super tight white pants are skinny anyway - Johnny Borell doesn't need a "mirdle".

I'm guessing only men going to reunions will buy this.

Maxx

"My main question here is, what are these men wearing that would require shapewear?"

Shirts, in the case of shapewear that minimizes love handles, is one example. It can be a dress dirt, polo shirt or tee shirt.

"The logic for women is that sometimes, we wear close-fitting stuff ..."

Why don't you just wear loose-fitting "stuff" in thicker opaque fabrics so you don't "end up with panty lines in your butt, sometimes on your hips and your waist too".

Men's dress shirts are thin woven fabrics and some polo shirts are knit and fit closer to the waist especially if a man has love handles.

It's interesting that some of you are so concerned about what men are wearing and so angered because of the existence of male shapewear. I just hope there are better women out there because they are very silent.

Chicky Wicky

Your are too conservative for sure.
As for me I found this garment is more hott then huge tummy! Anyone have right to make his own choice and You need not to be so aggressive!

flee1906

i think this is insane!
its only fair that men exercise their butts off, too!

we women go through hell everyday with diet, exercise and the rest, why?
as much as we like to say that it's for our well being, 90% of the time, we do it for guys, not only to impress them, but for them to come back and say we're good looking!

so, it should only be fair between the sexes and men, too should get out there and get their testosterone fueled bodies going!

peace out..
flee1906

Linds

Women have girdles... Men have girdles...
Seems fair to me.

What was your point again?

Maxx

Hear, hear!

Maxx

Your exhibition of sexist vindictiveness proves you have a problem with men. It's none of your business what men wear.

Women dress the way you do because of your own narcissism. Unlike women, men don't go around telling the opposite gender what and what not to wear. Don't blame men for your own preoccupation with your own vanity.

The only correct thing you've said is "we do it for guys [...] to come back and say we're good looking!" You've admitted here that "it" is your own narcissism.

Robert

and that they can wear girdles like women!

Supplements Canada

I suppose if a guy was really out of weight and wanted to fit into some expensive suit he had bought years ago maybe that would be an option?

Maxx

A male girdle is nothing new. I've seen them in catalogs since I was a child. Corsets were also worn by men a long time ago.

A male girdle/shapewear is a great idea. It's not a substitute for diet and exercise but an option to help a man look better and feel better about himself until diet and exercise works.

Also, it's very difficult for fat on some areas of the body to be burned, such as waist flanks which looks more prominent on men than on women. Men should have the viable option to wear shapewear, such as women have, without being ridiculed by "flee"s.

Ralph

Ok folks. Take into account that the photo is of a male model. One who should not wear such a garment. There are those, like me, who have lost over 100 pounds of fat and are looking to continue loosing more while feeling the freedom to take part in more vigorous physical activity such as running. Realize now that running might be not only uncomfortable, but painful after loosing that much weight because of extra skin. This is why a mens girdle is a requirment in some cases. It allows more vigorous activity without discomfort and embarasement from all the loose skin waving at people at the finish line.

Fat Slob

I will never put on a girdle. I have a huge belly, and I'm proud of it, so I just let it all hang out!

Robert

low self esteem obviously... you should care about yourself (and what you look like)... come on men step up!

Charles

I think think is marketing genius. We'll see if it catches on. The problem is that people keep getting bigger.

But if a guy is like 15-20 pounds overweight, I bet the mirdle would make him look a lot better in a suit.

CovertJellyfish

Oh FFS I go to the gym... I eat reasonably healthily... It's just that us men, as we get older tend to spread a little... I want to look attractive for my wife, and yes she knows what I look like in the altogether, but if we go out for a meal or something I want her to feel like she's got the best looking guy in the room with her... A bit of help never hurt any one, why did we spend so much on anti spot cream as teens? And if you don't want to wear one.. well why the hell are you looking it up on the internet? Us men need to have our own sexual emancipation, it's ok to want to look good, you don't need to try to hump everything that has a pulse, and who the hell has a right to sit in judgement of you as human being because of what you wear???

Chicky Wicky

Absolutely agree... Guys, do not fear to be attractive!

luke

hear hear im not affraid of getting one if it helps me i will get it

FairEnough

I think it's a great idea.

If a guy wants to wear one, who's business is it but his own? I don't tell other women they can't wear a wonderbra. This isn't different in my opinion.

Another aspect is like the case of my husband. He has lost almost 200 pounds and worked very hard at it. He exercises and eats very well. Of course losing that much weight there is a loose skin issue and this garment seems like it would help him. He doesn't want to have surgery to remove the skin, yet he wants to be able to enjoy his reward for losing all that weight- to look and feel good physically.

As far as when he takes it off? Trust me I'm more interested in his other attributes than the fact that he isn't a 'natural' 28.

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