Wardrobe questions for fuller figures....

[sirrahbed]

Stacy and Clinton!! I had to laugh when I got to that part. I don't think I can have a discussion about clothing without talking about Stacy and Clinton. Hubby regularly refers to them too

My full figure problem is different as I am all hips and butt with a small waist so my pants all gape at the top so I usually take them in. I have been seeing lots of casual pants with the waistband that is wide and stretchy so it hugs - like yoga pants??....anyway, that type of band fits without gathering much and gives me a smooth waist. I wonder if this type would look good on you too?? I find that any pants that are cut to sit slightly below the waist also are more flattering.

I am starting to like the look of untucked shirts - it took me awhile because I grew up always tucking except when pregnant But I bet that looks good on you since you are smaller on the bottom.

Funny that I would even respond to this post because I have no style at all - but I do notice and pay attention to clothing. And, I rarely miss What Not To Wear

[jackie]

Go with whatever you feel comfortable.

At the end of the day, you are the one wearing it!

[Karen]

I sorely wish I had the money to take everything to a tailor. I certainly can't do it myself (hems, buttons, etc are within my talent, but thats about it). If I had spare money for wardrobe I would have bought things to begin with

Have you gotten any price quotes? Don't just assume it is hugely expensive, take an item or two and ask how much it would be, to different shops ... you might be surprised.

As for tucked or untucked, from your description, you sound like an "apple" (I'm a pear, myself), and untucked may look much better. You are adult now, the nuns cannot "get" you.

And that lovely silk blouse? Why not wear it over a camisole/tank top, and leave it unbuttoned?

[catnapper]

I have looked into it. Just to have a zipper replaced was over $20. A hem was $15 - I can do hems myself (but the big question is will I actually get around to doing it?). I looked in several places and everyone wanted the same prices. I even asked someone who does the work on the side and she too wanted those kinds of prices. I was REALLY shocked because I had tailoring done years ago for less than I thought it was going to cost. I expected the same thing up here. I guess if the locals are willing to pay they'll charge it. The folks in my area are cheap on everything except food, cars, and apparently tailoring

Sigh. I should just give up and tell my coworkers to fire off that e-mail to Stacy and Clinton

I'm going to ask mom to take me clothes shopping for my birthday gift.

[joycenalex]

i agree with karen, call a couple of places for prices on alterations. they will vary, alot. i was surprised to discover, thru word of mouth, a friends mother is a seamstress, she does alterations as a sideline. check with your friends and your church.

[joycenalex]

i agree with karen, call a couple of places for prices on alterations. they will vary, alot. i was surprised to discover, thru word of mouth, a friends mother is a seamstress, she does alterations as a sideline. check with your friends and your church. BTW, stacy and clinton are well known here, too