Mary Killen Mary Killen

Dear Mary | 29 November 2008

Your problems solved

issue 29 November 2008

Q. The art and engineering expertise of the modern corsetière has brought great
happiness to men of a more traditional, and red-blooded, disposition. To what extent should one be permitted to address admiring glances at a well-presented embonpoint: in other words, at what stage does healthily lustful and artistic appreciation become a leer? And does the rule change according to the age of the owner of the chest concerned?
R.A.P., St Saviour, Guernsey

A. It is incorrect to leer directly at an embonpoint of any vintage — even when
blatantly display-mounted on the chest of its owner. You should admire it silently from a distance or in a mirror. If you must compliment someone on their looks, you should always compliment on their general appearance. It is risky to highlight specific
features — hair, face, slimness etc. — as the insecure then wonder what you think about the areas you failed to mention.

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