I must come clean. Much to the dismay of my wife, I wear my clothes until they themselves decide to be thrown out by virtually disintegrating off my body. Especially those beneath my outerwear, for the obvious visibility (or lack thereof) reasons. Such is the case that brought me to the underwear
section at the local mall. And there it was…in all my 43 years, something I’ve never seen.
A burly sort of cotton T, but snug like a corset. I honestly looked around, to confirm that I didn’t drift into the maternity section. But then I noticed the sign resting beside a pile of these slimming, yet manly articles of clothing. “Manx – Spanx for Men”
Wow, but then again why “wow”? I never had that reaction when I saw the women’s Spanx but Spanx for Men seemed rather confusing and not quite right. I’m the last to be labeled sexist…or am I? I couldn’t see myself squeezing into some sort of sausage T (can’t even wrap my head around the briefs). And especially as a parent, I want my girls to be happy with what they’ve got and not need to disguise. But then again, I go to the gym a few days a week to feel and look healthy. Is there a huge difference? So much to think about this weekend or perhaps it’s this cold medicine that’s taking my thoughts adrift. Feel free to chime in.
Really Greg?! Underware? What has happened to the strapping young 25 year old I once knew. Real men keep their under garments to themselves.
Just putting it out there Ric. But apparently, the folks at Spanx would like “real men” to strut a little bit prouder and there’s nothing wrong with that!
My first reaction to Spanx for men is that it sounds like a fantastic excuse to play superhero. Sign me up!
I think I understand how some women feel the need to flatten and comform to a certain shape that society says is acceptable. I probably don’t really understand all the reasons, but here’s the irony: I love the way my wife has looked in all phases of our lives (we’ve known each other from our early teens through three children). I don’t want her to disguise herself to look different. But if it makes her feel better around other people, I can only support her. Like… emotional spanx.
Besides, maybe it would be another excuse to get those adult underoos for myself?
From one emotional spanx(k?) to another, “Well said David. Agreed.”
And once the good folks over at Spanx start stitching a Super Why logo & cape on a pair, consider it on us! Thx for your reply.
Whatever happened to underoos anyway? Brilliant
Hahaha I LOVE this post…I have never heard of Manx and I’m afraid that I had the exact same reaction as you did!
I’m with you in that I want to teach my daughter to be proud of who she is on the inside and outside. I think there is a big difference between wearing something to make people think you are healthy and in shape versus going out and truly being healthy and in shape by working out and eating properly 🙂
Oh and clearly it must be a “guy” thing to wear your undergarments until they are shreds of string being held together by who knows what lol 🙂 That is why I do a big seasonal “cleaning” in our closets and *surprise* things like that just seem to disappear 😉
Great post!
Agreed. Glad to hear I’m not alone & thanks for the seasonal cleaning tip, we’ll take it under advisement…unless it means the loss of my favorite college sweatshirt!