Intervention: Aretha Franklin

by Lauren Perdue (Subscribe to Lauren Perdue's posts)
Posted Feb 18th 2008 at 1:29PM

Aretha Franklin Mistreats Her Girls

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Oh Aretha. Pipes of Gold. Queen of Soul. Boobs of a National Geographic special.

Honey, please. I know you're a legend and you can afford to do whatever you want, but your girls are crying out for attention. They're depressed. They need something uplifting. And don't even get me started on the back problems poorly supported chests can cause.

Given your propensity toward spaghetti straps, I understand the logic behind not wearing a conventional bra. I even applaud your decision to stay classy and leave exposed bras to joggers and Britney Spears, but there's a foundation garment out there just begging you to wear it.

If you're wearing something conservative, like a suit or a more casual dress, a nice, supportive bra with thick straps and a wide band should be right up your alley -- the band is the most important part of the bra and should do 90% of the... perkifying. Try the Glamourise Magic Lift Full-Figure Support Bra, which goes up to a 58J and is available via largesizelingerie.com in Lilac and White.

However, for your ubiquitous (and very chic) evening looks, a longline bra or bustier will be a better option. Try the Goddess smooth long-line bra available at Roamans.com in white, ivory and black up to a 48FF.

Aretha, you are a Queen amongst mere peasants. But please, show your ladies some R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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Tags: aretha franklin, ArethaFranklin, bras, celebrity, underwear

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Ronnie, 2-22-2008, 12:36PM

This is funny but not appoporiate for AOL or any news organazition. Why does any news group feel it needs to lower their selves by critizing & makeing fun of others. This is none of your business but in todays world it is acceptable. The world is full of children & we don't need the adults acting like them !

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Hephaestion, 2-22-2008, 8:32AM

This is the stupidest, most unfounded attack on Aretha Franklin I have ever seen. It made me sick to read it. Miss Franklin has more class in her left pinky fingernail than the author of this article has in his/her entire body. Franklin is a genius who has contributed enormously to this world. The author of this article is a nobody trying to make a name in the worst and most shameful manner possible.

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Sherrice Thompson, 2-23-2008, 5:34PM

To the author of this article,Aretha Franklin is not e-v-e-n worried about your comments.She has been here on this earth 65+ years and she has got her respect since making it to the big times.She has integrity,respect,and pride in herself.She doesn't need anyone to try and tell her what she needs.She has enough money to do what she wants or don't want to do. Believe me,what ever her weight is ,it's not any of your business.Age has a way of just making our bodies have a mind of it's own.Things don't snap back when we are older like it did when we were young.So I assume that you are not very old,because you made comments like this.But,one day you will be her age and there is something that is not going to be as perky and in shape for you either.Then what are you going to say then?
As far as her fur goes,if she can afford a REAL fur,let her have it. HER money that she worked hard for bought it. If you got a problem with that,take it to GOD ALMIGHTY.HE is the FIRST one to kill an animal to CLOTHE people. It's not like the animal was killed for fun and sport and just left there to rot. This was done for clothing!

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Paul, 2-23-2008, 9:15PM

Let's get something constructive out of this. You can also look like a Queen, with the right kind of support. Love Of Fashion is carrying a beautiful line of Plus Size Bras by Carrie Amber. See how they look at http://loveoffashion.com/BrasandPanties.html

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