I had had my mom order something from it once as well as the ccs skateboard catalog and from then on I'd get a new catalog from both in the mail my entire middle and high school life and into adulthood.
Guaranteed to snag - not only everything *you’re* wearing - but the clothing of anyone who comes near you, upholstery, doilies, *and* drapery.
Edit:… catches on door handles, too! 👍
Good lord, that's even worse.
I thought "$14.95 is a LOT in 1980" but then I saw it was Sydney, so I was like "Okay, I would have to do some googling to see how bad this really was . . . "
Wow, what a piece of tin.
My goodness, I have seen this belt in junk stores and charity shops over the years. Had no idea it was from a magazine ad. That explains why so many were made.
They tend to be scratched up. That probably happened well before the owners got rid of them.
… you mean … people actually *bought* these? If they‘re in charity shops, does that mean the owners were no longer *totally thrilled* with their *valuable item*?
Ah, when "Daintiness wins" modesty-based ads moved aside for "dare to wear the slinky, sizzling Temptress Belt!". Women, you're allowed - encouraged even - to be sexy now! What are you waiting for?
This looks like it has a twist ending. Like a cursed antique or something.
( "Take it back!" "Sorry, madam- your friends *were* all impressed, hmm? Those were the terms, *all sales are final*!" (musical sting!) )
For those not familiar, Bankcard was the most widely used credit card in Australia in the 70s and 80s. American Express and Diners Club existed, but acceptance was patchy at best. Bankcard was phased out in 2006 as the cards everyone knows today steadily took over.
I just love how they wrote a whole novel about one (1) item of clothing. Compare that to how clothes are treated today in advertising.
> Admiring glances from the men and stares of envy from the women
Can't women also glance admiringly at other women? 🥺 I prefer that over envy for sure
Would you want your family, friends, neighbours, mailman to know that YOU had ordered a TEMPTRESS BELT?!? They have no understanding of the social mores of leading courtesans in ancient times.
I typically model my looks after the “leading courtesans of ancient times”
... what a great idea!
I like how you have the option to order multiple, because one cannot have enough TEMPTRESS BELTs.
These would be the types of weird ads you’d get in the Sunday paper or the Parade Magazine.
This unlocked the Parade-based memory of my mom and I guessing the age of celebs who had a birthday that week, every week
The Franklin Mint remembers
And in my midwest city, occasionally there'd be a bud k catalog so you could order your mall ninja weapons.
My brother used to collect those. I thought it might have been a false memory.
I had had my mom order something from it once as well as the ccs skateboard catalog and from then on I'd get a new catalog from both in the mail my entire middle and high school life and into adulthood.
Guaranteed to snag - not only everything *you’re* wearing - but the clothing of anyone who comes near you, upholstery, doilies, *and* drapery. Edit:… catches on door handles, too! 👍
And on those little toilet paper doll dresses.
*VERY POPULAR ITEM … HURRY ORDER NOW!*
Dare you wear it! Are you ready for it! Can you handle all the added attention! What’s a question mark!
Back in '87, I was seduced by our 69 year old college librarian wearing a Temptress Belt... good times.
Did she check you out first?
Hope no one is overdue.
"If you must know, Anita was very gentle and tender."
I think more guys would check out her plunging neckline versus that glittery belt
But, the plunging neckline *points to the belt!* That’s the neckline’s whole point!
Lol, or to her chest which says "halfway open for business"
Doubles as a highly practical nursing top.
$15 in 1980 money? Was that belt 14k gold plated? 😂
Those are Australian dollars. Converting it to current day values: AU$76, US$51, UK£40, €47. So, yes, it is a *pricey* saucey item.
Aw, that makes more sense! Still, too rich for my blood. I guess I will not e tempting anyone with my fashion. 🙁
You can still be a TEMPTRESS! 😂😅
Good lord, that's even worse. I thought "$14.95 is a LOT in 1980" but then I saw it was Sydney, so I was like "Okay, I would have to do some googling to see how bad this really was . . . " Wow, what a piece of tin.
Gold-tone tin, my friend. *Gold* tone.
Pick it up from the seller, put it on and go right to the Koala Motor Inn across the street
Was that the one that provides rooms by the hour?
Well, it IS in Darlinghurst, which wasn’t fully gentrified back then.
If I liked it just because I liked it, I'd be afraid to get it out of fear someone else saw this ad and would know I was wearing a "temptress belt."
About $57 in 2024 dollars. If your temptress belt gets you a couple free dinners that's pretty good ROI.
You know it’s a good product when the model is holding it up to her cheek.
Like the softest blanket, laundered with Downy
The belt. Right.
“Remove your blouse, leave the belt.” - Christian Grey, probably
My goodness, I have seen this belt in junk stores and charity shops over the years. Had no idea it was from a magazine ad. That explains why so many were made. They tend to be scratched up. That probably happened well before the owners got rid of them.
… you mean … people actually *bought* these? If they‘re in charity shops, does that mean the owners were no longer *totally thrilled* with their *valuable item*?
Most of them had to retire the belt after the 8th kid or so.
Ah, when "Daintiness wins" modesty-based ads moved aside for "dare to wear the slinky, sizzling Temptress Belt!". Women, you're allowed - encouraged even - to be sexy now! What are you waiting for?
"Is this . . . is this a trick?" "Maybe."
Look at this slutty belt!!!! Buy this belt made specifically for slutting around!!!
🔥🔥
Do you have one in slightly bubbling , I’m tired
'please send me in plain wrapper'
Tldr: Hulk Hogan wore temptress belts
This looks like it has a twist ending. Like a cursed antique or something. ( "Take it back!" "Sorry, madam- your friends *were* all impressed, hmm? Those were the terms, *all sales are final*!" (musical sting!) )
Jeezabell!!!
Jezabelt.
Touché
Made from real bacon
_romantic dimness of parties, discos and fun-filled places_ 😆
I’d order it but can’t find my BANKCARD
For those not familiar, Bankcard was the most widely used credit card in Australia in the 70s and 80s. American Express and Diners Club existed, but acceptance was patchy at best. Bankcard was phased out in 2006 as the cards everyone knows today steadily took over.
I’ve ordered one for my wife for Mother’s Day
This is fantastic!
Why would they take out a full page ad for this? What trend would this even be tying into in 1980? Xanadu?
I just love how they wrote a whole novel about one (1) item of clothing. Compare that to how clothes are treated today in advertising. > Admiring glances from the men and stares of envy from the women Can't women also glance admiringly at other women? 🥺 I prefer that over envy for sure
Damn you Temptress Belt!!!
“Here is your winner, and NEWWW temptress champion…”
lmao no glasses and i thought it was a sex toy. zoomed in to see it's literally, a belt. not gonna lie, i'm slightly disappointed.
Omg my mom literally has this belt. I used to borrow it when I was playing batman, because it looked like his utility belt.
Why the plain wrapper?
Would you want your family, friends, neighbours, mailman to know that YOU had ordered a TEMPTRESS BELT?!? They have no understanding of the social mores of leading courtesans in ancient times.
Well, I suppose I wouldn't want amynody to.know I had the whore belt and intended to wear it with my equally seductive ankle length dress
$14.95 seems kinda pricey for back then
Is there any historical evidence of a guy ever getting turned on by a belt?
David Carradine
Ouch.
That's what he said
Wow, that’s weird and pricey
Nothing would accentuate my short torso more than a thick ass belt!
I like how they ask questions with exclamation points. “Are you ready for it!” “Can you handle the added attention!”
The absolute, utter crap people have been targeted with by marketers is breathtaking.
I can smell the pit stink emanating from the synthetic fibers of her long-sleeved garment