Carol Vorderman clad in latex for a Fabulous birthday shoot!

Last week the British tabloid media — the Sun, Mirror, Daily Star, Express etc — all fell over themselves to give fulsome coverage to a British celebrity who had decided the right way to celebrate her 62^nd birthday was to dress up for a high-profile latex photoshoot!

That woman was none other than British TV personality and erstwhile ‘Mistress of Countdown’ Carol Vorderman, or Vorders as she’s known to her legions of fans.

Not only did Carol get dolled up in skin-tight red and black Atsuko Kudo latex for her birthday shoot for the Sun’s Sunday magazine supplement, Fabulous.

On her Instagram she also posted behind-the-scenes views from the session, showing her starting out in pink leopard-print leggings and grey sweatshirt before having hair and make-up done and finally emerging in a highly polished red latex dress.

Vorders also showcased an equally body-hugging, shiny black latex ensemble comprising boned corset top and pencil skirt.

Her third outfit was a black latex bodysuit with tight black trousers and leather boots. It was a reminder that a polished latex piece can be very successfully teamed with more conventional fabrics for a look that’s adaptable to both daytime and evening moods.

Most people would probably agree that Ms Vorderman is in great shape for a 62-year-old. But some might point out that not everyone of that age is blessed with a physique as youthful-looking and latex-friendly as hers is.

Admittedly it does take a bit of self-confidence. But it’s worth remembering that the empowering, transformational effect of a latex outfit can do wonders in that department, regardless of age, shape or size!

For the record, this Vorders photoshoot was not just a one-off ruse to gift the lady some desirable column inches for her birthday. Carol has actually been publicly wearing latex from a variety of British designers for many years now — as browsing through her online photos quickly confirms!

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