I'm doing another poll. The wonderful Fee gave me the idea for this one in another thread.

Navel piercing? Is it only nice at cerain age?

My mate - aged 36 - wants to have her navel peirced. She doesn't have a flat stomach and would never dream of wearing anything that shows off that part of her anatomy, so I can't see the point.

Most non-visible piecings (e.g. nipple, Clit, tongue) are done for reasons of sexual stimulation. The rest are done for physical enhancement and as such, are meant to be shown.

Whaddya think?

Piercings are ace!

Apart from my eyebrow, which is growing out at a speed to be reckoned with.

How rubbish.

cheerio!

I'm a great believer in personal choice.

I'd have mine done in a flash if it came with a free 17 year old body, but that's my hang-up.:)

If it isn't an age thang then it probably should be. I just think that after a certain age some things are not appropriate, navel piercing being one of them, unless you are planning to never show it off.

My cousin had hers done when she was 34. It looked stunning - but then she's 6'2", built like a lath and with the sort of personality that can carry it off.

On the other hand, in town the other day I saw a plump, pasty skinned teenager, in need of a good bath and hairwash and the effect was :sick:. But she looked happy enough!

(probably just nicked half of Claire's Accessories :laugh: )

Yeah fair point Fee, I'm making an assumption that most women of over 30 have ab's as dodgy as mine and if they have had children, stretch marks like mine too! There's no way in the world I would wear anything tummy revealing outside in public. Even in the dark!

It's not something I would do now, what would be the point? I never get my stomach out in company.

I tend to think it does look better on young fit people, but each to their own.

Well, I told my friend that it is up to her. Which it is of course, but it wasn't what she wanted me to say! She wanted me to say that it was a fantastic idea that would transform her into a trendy, sylph-like goddess, and make her appear more youthful than she actually is.

My real opinion is more along the lines of Voice's - ultimately it is the choice of the individual, but personally I think it is a bit "mutton-dressed-as-lambish" in anyone over 30. And yes, I do know over 30's on whom a navel piercing looks great, and likewise I have seen youngsters whose jelly bellies ensure that their navel peircings look gross.

To me, navel peircings are a bit like micro mini-skirts. Mico-mini's don't look good on anyone with bad legs, but beyond a certain age they just look a bit cheap and desperate - no matter how good the legs are.

Basically, certain things are just not sophisticated, and micro-mini's and navel peircings are among them. What they are is trendy, sexy and youthful. They suit people who can still shop in Miss Selfridge. But while women over 30 can still be sexy nd fashionable, they are no longer youthful and most cannot fit into any of the cutting-edge trendy gear that Miss Selfrige sells.......To my mind, it is best to strive for classic sophistication at that point, rather than attempt to don youthful accoutrements in a misguided attempt to appear younger.

THAT is what I wanted to say to my mate, and to certain other freinds I would have! But she is the sort of person who goes around asking everyones opinion, and then does exactly what she wants anyway, so my opinion would have been moot unless it matched her own. Which in this case, it most certainly didn't!

I voted age doesn't matter - each to their own as last spring at the ripe old age of 43 I had my navel pierced.

I voted age doesn't matter - each to their own as last spring at the ripe old age of 43 I had my navel pierced.

Well, good for you ILS. You are right, of course - age shouldn't matter and it is very much each to their own.

And actually the fact that to me age does make a difference probably says more about me than i would normally care to reveal (like uptight, wizend old hag).........

piercings in odd places, like tatoos are for the young (and in the case of tatoos, for the foolish!). Apologies for my sweeping statement to all our tattoo'ed and pierced posters!

I had one friend who had her nose piereced at 40 who later "grew" it out and admitted she'd done it as a desparate measure to "feel young".

Another woman who I work with had her belly button pierced at age 30 for a very similar reason, athough she didn't actually admit it, it was just her obsession with it that "gave her away" so to speak!

Both cases spoke to me of desparation to recapture their youth ... in both cases it didn't work! Youth is for the young, use it before you reach middle age!

For obvious reasons i wouldn't have my belly button pierced (I'd never be able to see the encrusted jewel and no-one else would want to!)

I really don't care who gets a piercing or tattoo...nor do I care where or when they get it.

Now I think it is kind of odd if you are older to have more extreme piercings...but if that's what they want then good for them.

I do think piercings/tattoos do look nice when done right and on the right person...but I just don't think it looks right on some folks or in the case of tattoos just goes a bit overboard.

Meh...it's always neat to see what people get and why tho...especially since body modification has been going on for thousands of years..

Im another that isnt a fan of belly studs. Even on young girls now i think they look a bit tacky as it was a 'trend' that i feel has expired. I think people see them as fashion statements, but with all fashion it soon goes out of 'season'.

Also - i have seen so many horror stories with regards to piercing. It just seems a little dangerous. I had one of my ears pierced at the top about 10 years ago - and the pain was horrendous. It became infected, and i couldnt sleep with that ear anywhere near the pillow for months. After 6 months i removed it. I dont think our bodies were designed to be pierced .... although like most women i have my lower ears done.

I do think it is an each to their own and having your navel pierced at a certain age is tame to what some women that age do, like face-lifts, boob jobs, tummy tucks etc. I personally wouldn't have it done as I wouldn't be in a position to show it off, as I wouldn't feel comfortable flashing my tummy off piercing or not.

It is down to personal choice and there are worse things than having your tummy pierced.

I think a lot of women may get it done now to feel liberated and I do agree with Dol, that in many cases it is done to recapture youth, however that said if the person feels comfortable with it then GO FOR IT!! :w00t:

I wanted to give you some good rep. for that post Bella, but apparently I have to spread myself around a bit more before I can.

So - good points you make there. They stamp you out as being very broad minded in this matter and I'm inclined to think that your view is the more acceptable. I, unfortunately, am narrow minded and conservative about such things, but that is my failing.

I wanted to give you some good rep. for that post Bella, but apparently I have to spread myself around a bit more before I can.

So - good points you make there. They stamp you out as being very broad minded in this matter and I'm inclined to think that your view is the more acceptable. I, unfortunately, am narrow minded and conservative about such things, but that is my failing.

Well, hurry and get spreading I need the rep!!! :bag:

The age thing with anything is will always have people for & against. Look at children, years ago having a baby over the age of 30 was very much frowned upon, but nowadays the average age for having your first child is over 30.

The one thing I do hate is men trying to recapture their youth! I am thinking Peter Stringfellows and the like........there does come a time when a man just has to accept that he has to grow old gracefully!

I am not as broad-minded as you think though Karen, as there are some things that I am judgemental about (everyone judges at some point in their lives). Have to say that the mini-skirt/cleavage showing does belong to a woman who can wear it well and is suitably aged for it. I am thinking Liz McDonald from Corrie here. I admit she may have the figure but her dress-sense is appalling and just makes her look cheap & tarty, which I know is the character she is playing but there are many women just like her in real-life, and I am afraid I probably do judge them! Sorry, but that's just me! :(

I went for the "not over the 30 - what's the point" option, but that doesn't really cover it for me. I actually don't really like any piercings ........ scrub that. I don't understand people who have piercings, especially when they are rarely seen. Having said that, I had my ears pierced twice, but I suppose I thought that was "acceptable". Of course, anything goes these days and some of the things, especially navel bars, are very pretty, but I don't see the point and am not comfortable with it. The size of someone doesn't really come into it for me as far as the navel piercing is concerned.

I don't understand the piercings all over your face thing! I mean what is that going to look like when you are 80!! I suppose you can take them out but what about those people who have every available part of their body tattoed, it's not a pretty sight but what's it going to look like when they are really old.

I only ever got my ears pierced once, that was enough. I am not good with pain, so too much of a chicken to have it done anywhere else! And as for the nether regions! :ohmy:

......but what about those people who have every available part of their body tattoed, it's not a pretty sight but what's it going to look like when they are really old.

Well, quite.

Actually, I think any tats are just silly - even small discrete ones. They can look quite cool on young firm skin, but they look pretty terrible on older, saggier skin. And they can really age a person because like all other trends, tattoo designs have fashions. E.g. in the 30's/40's love hearts were fashionable. Nowdays, celtic symbols and Oriental words are all the rage. But in 30 years time those symbols will be dated but their wearers will be forced to go on displaying them.

Apparently, 75% of people who get a tattoo regret it at some point in the future. They can only be removed surgically at quite a cost, and if the tatt has strong colours like red, yellow or blue in it, the surgical procedure can't actually remove it completely! A tattoo quite literally brands you - like cattle!

The beauty of having peircings, not that I am a fan of belly ones - is the fact that when the fashion for them wanes they can be taken out without too much of a tell-tale sign.

Yet a tattoo will be there ad infinitum.

If I ever felt inclined I would go down the superglue route - less painful!!

I voted for fek yur body up if ya want to it's yours to do with whatever ya want, but I personally don't understand extreme tatts or extensive multiple piercings.


Call it body art, or facial metal enhancing, or any american crappolla pseudo terminology, it looks scuzzy. And trust me, if it don't now, it will do in the future......




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I would never get a tattoo, as they are irreversible, and in a lot of cases, badly drawn!

I did get my navel pierced aged 39, (I'm now 43) and I love it, and have some really fab reverse jewel dangly ones from the States. Its body adornment to me as I love crop tops and its something to fiddle with when I'm bored :)

When I get all fat and saggy I will hide my belly under clothes, but until then I will flaunt it shamelessly!

M

:thumbsup: Go Marmie!!!

Just don't get it caught when you're tacking up :ohmy:

I did get my navel pierced aged 39, (I'm now 43) and I love it, and have some really fab reverse jewel dangly ones from the States. Its body adornment to me as I love crop tops and its something to fiddle with when I'm bored :)



I'm another fiddler :bag: :w00t:

I got mine done 7 years ago but I had to take it out a year ago as it was becoming too uncomfortable as I have put on so much weight. But now I'm losing the weight and I might put it back in, as my tummy looks odd with a hole.
Coincidence this thread as I was thinking about my navel the other day, if I sit down my tummy button goes this shape ) but other way round like a sad smilie and my piercing hole looks like this l , all I need to do is draw two eyes and I've got a sad smilie on my tummy.
I've always loved piercing. I’ve got my ears done six times. I used to love hanging every type of jewellery imaginable from them. I used to take apart rosary beads and make them into earrings. I thought I was Madonna!
I don't flash my tummy about but when I do wear my piercing it makes me feel good and that’s all that counts. mr bob likes it too.
I mean you could say what’s the point of wearing flash expensive underwear if only you and your partner are going to see it.

I mean you could say what’s the point of wearing flash expensive underwear if only you and your partner are going to see it.

Exactly! Mr P splashed out on some slinky lacey stuff once. Had to pay for it, obviously. :bag:

I mean you could say what’s the point of wearing flash expensive underwear if only you and your partner are going to see it.

Hmmm - yeah! Good point!

I went for "Who cares? Your body. Your defilement!" I'm sure people have all sorts of different reasons for wanting their naval or other usually invisible parts pierced and who am I to say they shouldn't.

Personally I don't think it looks particularly great on anyone who hasn't got a super flat tummy whatever their age, and I've never had any desire to have one myself. However, unlike tattoos at least it's not permanent and is more an expression rather than a statment, should the wearer decide to express themselves differently.

I'd never get my belly button pierced....the tent peg they'd have to use and then I'd need to wear just wouldn't be a good look IMO :sad:

Had my ears pierced when I was little but then my ears turned against every form of metal known to man so I had to stop wearing them. :ohmy:

I did think about getting a tattoo but like Dol says....would I still want it when I'm old and crusty? So I just get the occasional henna tat instead! :w00t:

I mean you could say what’s the point of wearing flash expensive underwear if only you and your partner are going to see it.

Actually, thinking about it, I probably wear nice underwear more for myself than anything else. I like to think that I am nicely dressed on top AND underneath. Plus, I have to consider that I might get into an accident, and it is important in those events to be wearing nice knickers (or so my Mum used to tell me....)

Actually, thinking about it, I probably wear nice underwear more for myself than anything else. I like to think that I am nicely dressed on top AND underneath. Plus, I have to consider that I might get into an accident, and it is important in those events to be wearing nice knickers (or so my Mum used to tell me....)

LOL! When Mr B was at school he was in 6th year playing an end of term game against the teachers. Mr B is not qualified with sporting skills, well not football ones anyway. He went for the ball the same time as a teacher and the teacher kicked him instead resulting in Mr B breaking his leg. His mum ran on the pitch and before asking him if he was okay, asked him if he had clean pants on!!! :laugh: Sorry, off-topic I know but I thought it was funny and just wanted to share! :w00t:

Plus, I have to consider that I might get into an accident, and it is important in those events to be wearing nice knickers (or so my Mum used to tell me....)
karen, I think your mother was probably more concerned that they were CLEAN not pretty :laugh: :laugh: (but your right, you have to give the right impression to the doctor whilst he's telling you that they can save your life!!)

I also have an aversion to women past a certain age wearing T shirts with slogans such as 'Babe' or 'Hot totty' on them, again, it just looks inapropriate to me, ditto cartoon character T shirts and (as Karen mentioned) very short skirts.

Blimey I'm a real reactionary!

I also have an aversion to women past a certain age wearing T shirts with slogans such as 'Babe' or 'Hot totty' on them, again, it just looks inapropriate to me, ditto cartoon character T shirts and (as Karen mentioned) very short skirts.

Blimey I'm a real reactionary!

I have an aversion to anyone wearing the above t-shirt with said slogans!

I voted each to their own, as I think if someone wants to do something to their body then let them get on with it.

Although personally, I wouldn't have one as I wouldn't show it off.
When buying new tops I always look at the length of them to make sure they hide the ever bulging tummy. So for me to wear little tops to show off a belly piercing, I would have to have a flat tummy, which one day I hope to get back (yeh right, I'm never going to be the size I was :w00t: )

But as I say, each to their own.

I voted each to their own, as I think if someone wants to do something to their body then let them get on with it.

But as I say, each to their own.

Have to disagree, Andrea, as an exposed pudgy quivering belly with a navel ornament in it can cause severe trauma to hundreds of innocent bystanders and in my view should be banned by law.

You'd get on well with my husband, SF. He also thinks people should have to pass a test to wear shorts!

You'd get on well with my husband, SF. He also thinks people should have to pass a test to wear shorts!

I agree with him - but there are exceptions of course eg I look very good in shorts, I have the legs to carry it off, and I often get admiring glances as I stroll down the high street showing off my calves.

I agree with him - but there are exceptions of course eg I look very good in shorts, I have the legs to carry it off, and I often get admiring glances as I stroll down the high street showing off my calves.

I can well believe you get many glances, SF.

I agree with him - but there are exceptions of course eg I look very good in shorts, I have the legs to carry it off, and I often get admiring glances as I stroll down the high street showing off my calves.
You big head :laugh:

I never show my legs. I could clear a room in 30 seconds if I got my legs out.

I can well believe you get many glances, SF.

Only yesterday a child pointed at me and said "look at his legs mummy" and his mum started laughing - they must have looked so good she couldn't contain her happiness.

PS I'm thi8nking of having my knees pierced, to enhance my legs - do you think it will work or would it look silly?

Only yesterday a child pointed at me and said "look at his legs mummy" and his mum started laughing - they must have looked so good she couldn't contain her happiness.

PS I'm thi8nking of having my knees pierced, to enhance my legs - do you think it will work or would it look silly?

I think it would look silly. But have you considered a tattoo? Maybe a tasteful snake on your thigh just peeking out from under your shorts.

I think it would look silly. But have you considered a tattoo? Maybe a tasteful snake on your thigh just peeking out from under your shorts.
I'm not keen on tattoos - do you think a rubber snake would be as effective? I could tape it to my leg to stop it flapping around. What do you think?

I'm still keen on the knee piercing though, despite what you say. I could have the knees studded or maybe get some diamante knee bars made up. That would look good with long socks.

What about a little Kermit tattoo on those beautifully toned legs of yours, SF? If your don't fancy your legs, maybe your perfectly pert bottom could be adorned with some colourful art? :unsure:

I went for the "who cares" option......

I personally wouldnt dream of defiling my buddha jelly belly - there would be nothing attractive about it, even with a 50 carat diamond stuck in it :laugh:

I have 7 piercings in my ears which were done when I was a teenager and my nose was pierced when I was in my 20's although I dont wear hoop in it anymore, I have a tiny silver stud that most people dont even notice.....

I also have 3 small oriental tattoos, but I dont regret them (yet!!!!)

However, thinking about it, I would say that 95% of my friends have their belly buttons done, so do both of my sisters and Miss Jade......

I also have a a good few female friends with their nips, clits and tongues done :shocking:

I'm not keen on tattoos - do you think a rubber snake would be as effective? I could tape it to my leg to stop it flapping around. What do you think?

I think a rubber snake would be a super idea! I'm sure it would look very fetching, and could be a look that would appeal to people of all ages.

The knee-piercing though is a bad idea, IMO. I'm sure your legs could carry it (scuse the pun), but you are over 30 and y'know....its an age thang! But....if you are really keen, I would limit it to something subtle - like a large diamente stud. That would look totally blinging and wouldn't look at all chavvy.

[QUOTE=survivorfan]I'm not keen on tattoos - do you think a rubber snake would be as effective? I could tape it to my leg to stop it flapping around. What do you think?[QUOTE]

I think a rubber snake would be a super idea! I'm sure it would look very fetching, and could be a look that would appeal to people of all ages.

The knee-piercing though is a bad idea, IMO. I'm sure your legs could carry it (scuse the pun), but you are over 30 and y'know....its an age thang! But....if you are really keen, I would limit it to something subtle - like a large diamente stud. That would look totally blinging and wouldn't look at all chavvy.

Karen is quite right SF, perhaps if said diamente stud was set in nice 9ct gold - if you are unsure where to look for one, you could try Elizabeth Duke at Argos, she produces some beautiful "one off" originals.....

check out this link - its great, you can even buy online!!!

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3801&productId=152846&Trail=C%24cip%3D29319.Jewellery%2Band%2Bwatches%3E C%24cip%3D29329.Body%2Bjewellery&categoryId=29329

I saw a chap on Brighton beach a couple of years ago - he had various piercings, but what fascinated me was the chain that connected the hoops in his ear, nostril, lip, nip and todger. It was quite taut, and I was rather concerned that a hefty sneeze might have torn him asunder.

If you do have knee adornments SF, it might be wise to bear this in mind should you be considering connecting them in any way! And also think aheadto the winter days when you might be wearing full-length trousers.

Although if you have the legs for it, perhaps you could opt for the Braveheart look!

http://www.tyries.co.uk/Photos/ott/big/OTT%20kilt.jpg

I'm not keen on tattoos - do you think a rubber snake would be as effective? I could tape it to my leg to stop it flapping around. What do you think?

I think you should try it, take a photo, post it on here - and we will give you our honest opinion :cool:

I agree with Bonnie, it would lookn stunning, you could also consider getting the snake pierced, no pain, no risk of nasty infection and it would add a certain individual style, especially if you wear it with your shorts.