https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab/page/2#post-1687469 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:14:31 +0000 Nishaa 1687469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Chloe. I was also thinking about what exercises might help.<br /> Maneera, your decision is sound. Stick to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab/page/2#post-1687434 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:30:12 +0000 Chloe88 1687434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be brief. I'm a personal trainer and rowing (or anything action that causes you to "pull") will help trim back fat.<br />I like to use an elastic resistance band that fits in the door jam. All kinds of rowing and pulling you can do to work the core!</p> <p>Best wishes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab/page/2#post-1684065 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:46:45 +0000 Angie 1684065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manny, someone on yesterday's blog post suggested these, and they could be worth looking into:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=shapeez&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;index=aps&amp;hvadid=31119758781&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvexid=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=12647548388904127055&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvdev=c&amp;ref=pd_sl_3ho0h86zk6_e">https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=U.....38;hvadid=</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab/page/2#post-1684050 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:31:51 +0000 shiny 1684050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you take off your bra and the roll disappears, then it's the bra that's the problem, not your figure.&nbsp;I suspect if the bra was sitting lower on that model, there'd be no roll. &nbsp;This is one of those "you need a smaller band and larger cups" fit issues.&nbsp;</p> <p>A roll will start appearing on me when my bra is wearing out, making the band looser and prone to creeping up in the back rather than staying put. Case in point: a few months ago I thought it was time for another bra fitting due to weight gain, because my bras seemed to be creating unsightly rolls not just in the back but the front and sides. So I went to have a fitting and lo and behold, I am still in the exact same bra size -- it's just that the bras needed replacing because they'd stretched out too much in the band. Same size, new bra, exact same style/brand -- made all the difference.</p> <p>My DD gets this issue even more so than I do, because she's got a much tinier waist. She's quite busty with broad shoulders narrowing down to a tiny waist like a triangle, whereas I'm more like a rectangle. We go bra shopping together so we have someone to check our backs etc for fit. We long ago figured out that the bra band needs to sit lower to be most flattering in the rear view. Though she's larger than me (wears a size L tee and I wear a size SP tee and is 4 inches taller) she takes a 32 band and I take a 34. The difference is the tiny waist. If she puts on a 34 band it rides right up in back-- and produces back rolls.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab/page/2#post-1684034 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:08:20 +0000 Helen11 1684034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to go OT here, but I'm laughing about those baby swim classes. Mine started at progressively later ages, and I never ever got in that awful pool with the littlest, she only started lessons when she didn't need me! </p> <p>Maneera, you have gorgeous curves. Take Jenavas advice and get on with enjoying life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab/page/2#post-1683971 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:29:55 +0000 Real_me 1683971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shaping underwear (shapewear) will help. Only you have to make sure you are wearing your regular size and not smaller otherwise it will be too compressing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683907 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:48:33 +0000 Maneera 1683907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>XO Jenava. I'm sporting a top today that I absolutely LOVE without a doubt. It was also the top that my sister said gives me 'back boobs'. Such a lame term! I'm wearing it nonetheless....and I really don't care. As Jaileen says - I'm just not going to look at my back. And I anyways cannot see it unless I turn sideways! </p> <p>I can't thank you enough for your words. They really really resonate with me. We are who we are. And as Angie says, if there is a little *extra* of u to love, love it with all your heart! I'm feeling insanely better today....now that I've made my peace. Thanks again </p> <p>For the record, I think that you're so very pretty, your few extra pounds barely make any difference. All I notice when I look at you is your perfect face with delicate features, gorgeous tresses and soft feminine curves. I bet that's all your friends see at swimming class too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683897 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:15:40 +0000 Sal 1683897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this thread but chiming in to sympathise about those baby swim classes. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jenava, I wonder if you do the same songs I used to do - Humpty Dumpty, Monkey Monkey Monkey....and listening to some Mum telling you how advanced her baby is while yours is screaming at the side of the pool, or jumping in before you get to three just for fun....... &nbsp;It was a very happy day when I could observe from the side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683883 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 05:03:51 +0000 Jenava 1683883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>xo, Maneera. &nbsp;I've been doing a lot of making peace...would I love to be in great shape and 30 pounds lighter? &nbsp;Yes. &nbsp;Am I going to let my desire to be lighter stop me from enjoying the life I have right now? &nbsp;No. &nbsp;Most recent example is having to don a swimming suit in front of friends 2x per week for baby swim classes. &nbsp;Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683826 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 03:38:37 +0000 JAileen 1683826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maneera, my solution would be to not look at my back. Out of sight.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683813 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 03:21:10 +0000 Maneera 1683813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! LisaP, I am going to banish my sister's voice in my head." It's just another curve" .... And that's what I'm going to believe from here on. </p> <p>Solution FOUND! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683812 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 02:59:41 +0000 Anonymous 1683812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forget this train of thought - just look at her . How sexy is she ? Curves , flesh , it's beautiful ! Women are the worst - we are always worrying about weird things like back fat , and our sexual partners are like : yes please. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683810 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 02:58:06 +0000 BrieN 1683810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went bra shopping today and made sure to wear the top I own with the <b><i></i></b><i>most</i><b></b> <i>cling</i>. It was very helpful in determining how the bras were fitting, including the back view. &nbsp;</p> <p>I found that there was a positive correlation between the bra sitting smoother on my back and it being more flattering and comfortable overall.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683802 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 02:48:11 +0000 DonnaF 1683802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed this more as I've gotten older; I don't think I had this in my 20s or 30s when I was heavier but had the firmer flesh of youth.&nbsp; Bras with three hooks are better than two, but I can rarely find them in my size.&nbsp; The other thing that helps a tad after you put your bra on and have done the swoop'n'scoop is to pull the band out a bit in the middle for a second or two.&nbsp; It will release any flesh that has been squeezed up or down so that it sits in its normal place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683790 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 02:33:12 +0000 Maneera 1683790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. Jenava - I wish I could just hug you! You too Isabel. You know "this" just didn't strike me!!! </p> <p>That it's OK to have some back flab. It's just another 'curve' as Crazyone puts it. </p> <p>Jenava - I'm going to take your advice to heart. I'm going to make peace with it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683707 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:33:26 +0000 crazyone 1683707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I was thinking the same thing. &nbsp;Personally I don't find that model's back unsightly in the least, I think it's quite an attractive curve. &nbsp;And Maneera I'm sure yours is the same! &nbsp;I do understand the desire to look prevent lumps and bumps from showing up and breaking the smooth lines of clothing and the tips above are helpful in that regard. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683701 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:25:49 +0000 Joyce B 1683701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the suggestion of a bra in which the band sits lower in the back. I think you have the wider, more supportive band covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683676 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:43:55 +0000 Murph11 1683676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jenava said! You are lovely in every way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683669 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:27:56 +0000 Anonymous 1683669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the practical advice has been given so I'm just adding that I wonder if this isn't a little dramatized by having a label like "unsightly back flab".<br />Once they have names like flat chested or cankles, completely normal body parts suddenly seem unusual or worse.</p> <p>You have the sweetest and most lovely face and a lovely figure and a little chub around the back is probably in complete harmony with the rest of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683668 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:20:27 +0000 Janet 1683668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some of this too, even though I have a fairly narrow back, so yeah, how much fat can really be back there, right? And yes, it's more significant when I am actually wearing the correct bra size. I just try to stay away from tops that are too thin and clingy so it doesn't show so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683662 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:09:56 +0000 Jenava 1683662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another solution is just to make peace with it by realizing that NO ONE is noticing it as much as you are, and most others have the exact same thing. &nbsp;On the positive side, it means you aren't starving! &nbsp;Don't let anxiety about this small thing keep you from wearing clothes you enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683547 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:07:31 +0000 Marilyn 1683547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know there are bras with very wide backs designed to help with this.&nbsp; I have no recommendations though.&nbsp; I would say to avoid thin, clingy fabrics.&nbsp; Or, size up in those items for a looser fit.&nbsp; It's not necessarily a body size issue.&nbsp; I'm pretty thin and I've passed on thin, clingy tees for this very reason.&nbsp; Women are supposed to have a bit of fat on the body so even if you are thin you can still get that dreaded back view with the wrong item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683540 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:55:24 +0000 Ledonna N. 1683540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey I actually like this question a great deal.&nbsp; I wear t-shirt bras but have no clue about "sharpers" The last time I wore something form fitting was the gown for going out.&nbsp; I wonder if there is an easier way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683444 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:49:26 +0000 Maneera 1683444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes! Diana, I think that's exactly what I need!! I'll go check if it's available anywhere in India. And if not, I'll buy in UK when I go. Thanks a lot!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683443 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:48:41 +0000 Angie 1683443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bra with a wider strap worn lower on the back helps a lot. And avoid clingy fabrics.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683439 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:43:12 +0000 Diana 1683439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would a longline bra help?&nbsp; Something like this:<br /><a href="http://www.herroom.com/cleo-by-panache-9025-breeze-longline-balconnet-bra.shtml?utm_source=adv&amp;utm_medium=search&amp;utm_campaign=pla&amp;utm_content=Panc01-9025&amp;gclid=CJrshN2JvM0CFYMlgQodrRQDgQ&amp;kwid=productads-adid^84903645909-device^c-plaid^94014782957-sku^1847092-adType^PLA" rel="nofollow">http://www.herroom.com/cleo-by.....adv&#038;u</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683434 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:38:00 +0000 Maneera 1683434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so it's just body shape then. And Lisa, if a bra-fitter told you that, I don't doubt it for a second. I just wanted to make sure I'm not the only one with this issue.....because my bra size is definitely correct. </p> <p>To be honest, I never noticed this myself. It was my sister who pointed it out (like always!) that my top looks weird from behind. And then I started to see it all the time *rolls eyes* Sometimes I love my poor observation sense! What you don't know can't bother you, right?! ;D</p> <p>Una, if that DKNY shapewear helps, so let us know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683389 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:17:43 +0000 Anonymous 1683389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I have a bit of this too. No matter what bra I wear I always get it to some extent. Smoothing skimming cami's and skimming tops help. And also a print can disguise it too. Per Lisa's reply, I've started a few more back related exercises to try to firm up the area.</p> <p>The only time I never had the problem was after I'd caught Glandular fever and my weight went down to 7.5 stone(at which point I was way too thin for my height)...not a healthy way to get rid of it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683384 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:08:54 +0000 catgirl 1683384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just thinking about this myself. I tied a VC top and the 3 way mirror at Nordies did me in. No suggestions but I am going to check out the back view with that DKNY smoother thing I bought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solution-to-unsightly-back-flab#post-1683378 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:04:49 +0000 Anonymous 1683378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lat pull-downs, and avoiding body clinging tops &nbsp;I think it's very common , btw. I remember "complaining" about it to a bra fitter a few years ago, and her comment was that even the best fitting bras can only do so much there. &nbsp; </p>