Gok Wan talks fame and fashion with the Irish Independents’s Bairbre Power:
Scroll through the images that accompany the article to see more of the Gok Wan lingerie range.
Remember, if you live in Ireland you can buy the Gok Wan shapewear range from SimplyBe.ie
In the UK you can get it from SimplyYours.co.uk and Simply Be.co.uk
The guys in the know at Drapers have picked up on the top lingerie trends for Autumn 09 based on the big yearly lingerie show in Harrogate, which took place recently.
Three of the key lingerie looks are:
and Shapewear
Well - the Gok Wan lingerie range ticks all three of those trends!
So now you know that it’s officially a good investment - it’s time to treat yourself!
Jeans. Surely a wardrobe staple for every woman?
If you want the secret to getting a smooth line from your jeans waistband to your waist (and get rid of the dreaded ‘muffin top’) then try some Gok Wan shapewear lingerie.
The Gok Wan high waisted Slicker Knickers control pants are perfect with jeans.
Or if you prefer, the Gok Wan Curve Controller bodyshaper will also work wonders - perfect for underneath dresses too!
If you’re looking for some perfect fitting women’s plus size jeans, take a look at the plus size jeans shop over at Simply Be. Whether you’re looking for bootcut jeans, boyfriend jeans, cropped jeans, flared/ wide leg jeans or slim leg jeans Simply Be has it all in size 14-32.
I just thought I would share with you some shots from the sexy new shoot for the Gok Wan shapewear range at Simply Yours.
The Gok Wan Sassy Slip corselette in Naked:
The Gok Wan Banger Booster bra and Super Slicker Knickers in Naked:
And the Gok Wan Boobilicious Basque in Deep:
The visible panty line - the downfall of many an amazing outfit.
These days there are lots of products on the market designed to banish the dreaded VPL - but not all of them give you a gorgeous shape too like the Gok Wan Pull Me in Pants.
The folks over at Femail have done a comprehensive review of all the products on the market, and I’m pleased to say that the Gok Wan pants get a great response:
“Gok’s come up with invisible knickers that looked fantastic under a tight pencil skirt and banished all signs of VPL - the tummy-smoothing panel was a bonus as well.”
Well, you can’t argue with that can you?
I was interested to read this article this week.
It seems like Gok Wan has blazed a trail with his underwear range as now ’sexy shapewear’ is in big demand! It certainly is a winning formula if you ask me - lingerie that not only gives you slimming support for a sexy shape but that looks fab in its own right too.
I was pleased to see the Gok Wan lingerie range got some coverage too. Here is the Gok Wan Sassy Slip looking, well, sassy!
If you like the sound of the Esbelt slimming corset mentioned in the article, you’ll be pleased to hear that we sell both the Esbelt slimming corset and the Esbelt slimming vest at Simply Yours in a plus size range.
The Esbelt slimming vest is available in black and natural from sizes S to XXXXL. Why not team it with the Gok Wan banger booster bra?
The classic Esbelt slimming corset is also available in natural and black and in sizes small to XXXXL.
So if you want support that’s stronger than the Gok Wan shapewear range (though not quite as pretty)- try Esbelt controlwear at Simply Yours!
Whilst at the gym on Sunday I caught a bit of the X Factor repeat (anything to distract myself!). Normally I stop watching X Factor once the hugely entertaining/ hand-chewingly cringe-worthy auditions are over but one glimpse of Ruth Lorenzo giving it her all in a stunning Grecian goddess-type dress nearly knocked me off my treadmill! It’s no wonder Simon Cowell took something of a shine to her. He wasn’t wrong when he described her as ‘all woman’ - what amazing curves! It warmed my heart to see her oozing powerful femininity and confidence belting out her track. She looked so happy in herself.
I don’t know what underwear Ruth was wearing but it certainly did the trick. Gok Wan would definitely approve of those boosted bangers!
If you’d like to achieve her beautifully bosomy look try the Gok Wan Boobylicious Basque. Because it’s a plunge basque it’s perfect for those dramatically deep necklines, like Ruth’s gorgeous dress. If you’re wearing a white dress or top then go for the Gok Wan bra in ‘Naked’ (natural colour). It will be virtually invisible beneath your clothes.
Gok Wan Boobylicious basque
Skintone knickers are also a must if you’re wearing a white dress – try the Gok Wan Super Slicker Knickers shaping shorts.
Gok Wan Super Slicker Knickers
Ruth Lorenzo wasn’t the only one showcasing some gorgeous curves in the X Factor live show this weekend. The extremely talented Laura White showed off her stunning hourglass figure in a sexy black figure-hugging dress. It looked so smooth and seamless she must have had some great shapewear underneath.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zx6fG7o4xBc
If you want to recreate Laura’s look, try one of our gorgeous Gok Wan shaping slips.
Gok Wan’s Divine Outline shaping slip will turn you into one curvaceous creature and creates incredible cleavage too when teamed with the Gok Wan Banger Booster bra.
Gok Wan Divine Outline shaping slip
Or if you’d prefer something with a little more retro 50’s styling, you’ll love the Gok Wan Sassy Slip bodyshaper. It’s what used to be called a corselet and is really making something of a comeback, what with all these burlesque beauties performing up and down the country!
Gok Wan Sassy Slip corselet bodyshaper
And what’s more, because Gok Wan has chosen the finest and most comfortable fabrics for his shapewear, it won’t restrict you or feel like it’s cutting off your circulation like other shapewear lingerie can. Meaning the Gok Wan lingerie would be an ideal choice for any aspiring diva. You can sing your heart out in it and still look well supported and sexy!
In a recent Gok Wan interview (read on to the end), it was questioned whether Gok Wan having his own range of control underwear contradicted what he stood for. The argument was that Gok is all about looking good naked and embracing your natural body – being proud of curves. So they queried how Gok Wan launching his own range of corsets and tummy tuck knickers fits in with this and suggested that it was not a very pro-feminist approach.
I can see where they are coming from with this question. The corset has indeed been an oppressive item of clothing for women to wear throughout much of history (read my article Curves and Corsetry on it here). And indeed, in an ideal world, women should not need control underwear to make them feel good about themselves.
In an ideal world women would also not need make-up, false nails, high-heeled shoes, fashionable clothes, expensive hair-cuts… (the list goes on) to feel good about themselves either.
In an ideal world Gok’s services would not be required at all. There would be no market for a man whose career is based around making women feel good about themselves because women would already feel good about themselves.
But that’s just the thing; this is not exactly an ideal world.
It’s a world where women are put under unbelievable pressure every day to conform to an unattainable beauty and body ideal. And where so many women are made to feel miserable when they do not measure up.
Unfortunately, we are a long way from a society where women are no longer expected to ‘measure up’. And in the meantime women suffer with dangerous diets and go under the knife to have parts of their body made bigger or smaller in order to feel better about themselves.
In a world like this, where happiness for a lot of women remains inextricably linked to their body confidence, Gok is offering all women an easy way to feel good, with lingerie that is beautifully comfortable to wear and makes them feel confident too. Every woman should love and feel proud of her body. Every woman has the right to feel sexy! And this underwear is here to help, to give every woman those fab feelings they deserve to experience.
If anybody is on women’s side in this crazy airbrushing, body-obsessed world, Gok Wan is. If he had the time to help every woman feel proud of her own body the way it is I’m sure he would.
Sadly he can’t. But the Gok Wan underwear is the next best thing.
Well I’m back from my hol – I had a fab time, but the first thing I wanted to know this morning at work was – what happened when Gok Wan came in?!
As it happened, the plan was changed so that Gok surprised three Simply Yours ladies at their desks to let them know that they had been selected! I can’t believe I missed it!
One of the three was Sam who featured in my last post. This is what she said about meeting Gok:
“I was absolutely mortified when Gok Wan came into the office calling out my name, but he came over and gave me a big hug, which immediately put me at ease. Gok said I had a ‘great 1950’s thing going on’ but I needed more support for my boobs and something to accentuate my waist.
So I went and tried on pieces from the Gok Wan lingerie range, settling on the Banger Booster bra and the Super Slicker Knickers. The Gok knickers were a lot more comfortable than I expected and gave me a really smooth silhouette without holding me in too much. Other shapewear I’ve tried is too tight on the tummy and gives me tummy ache. The Banger Booster supported my boobs and gave me a great cleavage. I love how you can adjust the bra straps to cross over at the back. I’ve got very narrow shoulders and this makes me feel really secure.
Gok was lovely - very funny and caring and made me feel special. So special that I was happy to stand in front of him and a film crew in just my bra and knickers!”
Sam also told me that when Gok first came in to meet her (after shouting her name at the top of his voice in our extremely open plan office) he made her twirl around so he could take a good look at her. Then he made her undo her top a little bit and peeked in to get a good look at her boobs! Next, (totally living up to his cheeky chappy reputation) Gok asked her to bend over – and he slapped her on the bottom! To make up for it though, Gok gave her a big kiss – and all was forgiven!
Here is what Michelle and Sophie, the other two girls had to say about it:
Sophie:
“Gok is really nice, very friendly and re-assuring. Although he did make a holy show of me by pulling my knickers up out the back of my skirt whilst I was stood at my desk!
The underwear felt really nice on and made a big difference to stomach and my waist! I wore the Curve Controller body shaper and it felt very nice and quite sexy on (although I did have to put my heels on too!).
You could tell he was very genuine when he gave us compliments and kept telling us how fabulous we looked!
We sang happy birthday to him and had some cake. Gok was lovely and I would definitely recommend the Gok Wan underwear to ladies of all shapes and sizes, because it not only does it job but it makes you feel very slinky!”
Michelle:
Well where do I start - apart from Gok stating I had great bangers! Until I tried on the Gok Wan lingerie I didn’t believe that my assets could actually be lifted - I thought that they would permanently stay south!
I was fitted into a Gok bra, waist control pants and the boned corset all I can say on behalf of the larger lady - wow! I actually had a figure: my waist came back which I had not seen for the last 19 years and to be honest was amazed at the results. I do not really dress up underneath my clothing but I have now had the Gok Wan lingerie for a week and can now safely say that I would buy most of the products - they make you feel really good about yourself.
The promotional video for the Gok Wan lingerie should be ready in the next couple of weeks – I’ll post it up as soon as it’s ready.
In the meantime here are some pics of Gok Wan and the girls with the lingerie here at Simply Yours.
Sam, Sophie, some guy called Gok Wan and Michelle. Gok is clearly impressed by Michelle’s bangers.
Sam, Sophie and Michelle with their bangers boosted in the Gok Wan lingerie.
And yes, Gok has signed their boobs!
Gok hanging out at the lingerie fitting.
It’s all about Gok!
Some of my favourite things about Gok Wan’s shapewear lingerie (apart from how gorgeous it looks and how well it works) are the amazing names. Boobylicious Basque, Super Slicker Knicker, Curve Controller – love it! And where did these incredible names come from? Well, my man Gok Wan of course! We did have to rein him in a little bit now and then (he does have a tendency to get carried away at times). For example, we just had to draw the line when he wanted to call the bra a ‘Banger Hammock’. I mean come on - Banger Hammock? In the end we settled on Banger Booster instead, a great compromise in my mind – that bra really does boost your boobs!
Read all those wonderful lingerie names for yourself at www.simplygokwan.co.uk (If you watch the video for the Banger Booster Gok really does call it a Banger Hammock!)
The Gok Wan ‘Curve Controller’ bodyshaper, ‘Banger Booster’ bra and ‘Super Slicker Knicker’ pants!