For many mature lesbians, wearing a girdle is about maintaining a specific silhouette associated with the 1940s and 50s.
Like modern shapewear (e.g., Spanx), a girdle can provide a sense of "tucked-in" security under formal wear or tailored trousers. 4. Cultural Reclamation
It creates a structured, "hourglass" look that was the standard of elegance for women of that era.