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 said:
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 said:
7 October 2008 @ 3:44 pm
Yep, it’s all about foolin’
Jeffro said:
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 said:
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. :)