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11-06-2009, 03:46 PM
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Just picked up some plus size dresses and coats and having a fit as the red wool one will not fit me. I am petite. So it goes both ways. http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com |
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11-07-2009, 02:30 AM
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One Too Many
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Las Vegas, Hades
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Theres all kinds of beautiful plus size vintage up on ebay at the moment.....unfortunately the ones with my bust size cost an arm and a leg!!!
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11-07-2009, 06:54 AM
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My Mail is Forwarded Here
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  love your avatar. that is amazing. I would love to do that for my grandbabies. Did you do that in photoshop? foo http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com |
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11-07-2009, 11:10 AM
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One Too Many
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Las Vegas, Hades
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Online photo editor, picnic.
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11-16-2009, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Washington DC
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I just bought a few patterns on ebay with a 42/43 bust. That is about the biggest on there that suits my taste for now. I guess I can alter those. Have not tried one yet. I should not have picked one with the large yoke, but oh well. If I can get it right it will look hot.
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11-16-2009, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Maryland
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Post pics when they arrive. Let me know if you need any help! |
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One of the Regulars
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Formerly Hamilton Air Force Base, now The Beautiful Sonoran Desert, Arizona
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I am a member of this club too
I am currently around a modern size 20, and have been wearing vintage since I was in high school about a million years ago.
One thing I want to mention about measurements on vintage garments, especially when buying from ebay and such - always allow more room for movement! If your bust measure 42 and you buy a dress that measures 42 "laying flat" then good luck getting it on - or if you do, not ripping it! Wearing clothes too snug is bad for fabrics and not flattering to the figure regardless of your size. One other comment is that it is important no matter what size you are to focus on shapes and cuts that work for you - someone mentioned 40's shoulders helping to balance out hips that are a little wider - I completely agree. I do sew and alter a lot of my clothing to suit my own tastes, but for you ladies who don't sew remember to focus on the cut of the garment, quality of fabric and get the best fit you can off the rack. Sometimes a simple alteration at the tailor shop is all a garment needs to look more "vintage" (hem lengths on skirts or some darts in a blouse). ok...I'll let your eyes rest now...
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