Call it “mixed emotions”
That’s really the only way I can respond to this startling revelation:
Susan Sarandon has posed semi-naked for a new book.
The 62-year-old actress is pictured lying on her back wearing only fishnet tights and a feather boa in Hollywood Pinups, by Timothy White.
Far be it from me to complain about a Major Babe, even in her sixties, taking her clothes off, but I never did get the hang of fishnets.
Still, I’ll give her props for this observation:
I actually look forward to getting older — it is certainly better than the alternative — when looks should become less of an issue, and when who you are is the point.
Besides, I’m getting to the point where I’m reading Playboy for the articles.
Deborah »
7 October 2008 · 11:37 am
At the risk of sounding like I have personal experience (which I do not unless you count 1966 when patterned “fishnet” stocking experienced a comeback, and as a fourteen year old, I wore them occasionally [my father disapproved])——
Fishnet hosery was a durable, theatrical clothing that withstood vigorous dancing. They highlighted legs by revealing the curves better than just looking at bare legs. Take a look at the Rockettes :) They are still wearing dark hosery, though not necessarily fishnets. If you are a dancer, you want people to look at your legs.
Fishnets do for legs what a push-up bra does for the bosom.
Dick Stanley »
7 October 2008 · 3:44 pm
Yep, it’s all about foolin’
Jeffro »
7 October 2008 · 8:53 pm
Bah. Susan Sarandon. All I have to do to pour cold water on any fantasy I’d have with her is imagine her attempting dialog.
CGHill »
7 October 2008 · 9:15 pm
Fishnets do for legs what a push-up bra does for the bosom.
Like I’m not too easily distracted already. :)