I'm looking for information about working with a personal stylist or personal shopper, especially as a plus-size woman. Could I? Should I?
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posted by subbes
on Mar 24, 2013 -
26 answers
My daughter spilled permanent glue all over my last pair of jeans that fit -- they were from Lands' End and have long since been discontinued. Please help me find new jeans that fit! Here's what I am looking for:
(1) I wear a size 6 or 8. The jeans must come in petite or "short" length, as I have very short legs. I prefer straight leg to flare or boot-cut.
(2) I don't want high-waisted mommy jeans, but I also don't want the really low-slung ones all the kids are wearing (I'm 50). I have some Old Navy "Diva" jeans that fit OK, but I really don't like the low rise -- even with a belt, I feel as though they'll fall down, and some of my tops aren't long enough to cover the gap. Is there such a thing as "regular" rise anymore?
(3) I don't want ultra-skinny jeans, but I also don't want baggy.
(4) I don't want to spend a fortune. I realize that I might need to be spend $75, but even that sounds outrageous to me for "just jeans."
The closest I've come is a pair of J.Jill "authentic fit slim-leg" petite jeans, which are pretty good but have a bit more stretch in them than I'm used to. Any other ideas?
posted by wisekaren
on Feb 19, 2013 -
41 answers
Best stores for short and plus sized gals? Comfortable yet young professional clothes, especially. Snowflakey details inside.
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posted by ArgyleMarionette
on Nov 12, 2012 -
17 answers
Looking for clothing lines/companies geared towards women ages 18-35 that cater to non-average sizes (including petite, tall, plus size, etc.) Particularly interested in smaller companies. Bonus points for stuff like sustainability, fair labor practices, natural fibers.
posted by doift
on Jul 9, 2012 -
6 answers
My breasts are disproportionately large for my frame (34E/F, 5'2", upper-normal BMI). Because of this, my posture is terrible and my style has been decidedly cramped. Short of getting a breast reduction, how can I dress better, improve my posture, and keep my back from hurting all the time?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2011 -
26 answers
Fellow short/petite women, please tell me your favorite winter coat brands, styles, and sources! I need a new classic, black wool winter coat, and I mostly do the sales/consignment/discount/online shop thing.
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posted by Rosie M. Banks
on Aug 19, 2011 -
14 answers
Help me find fashion similar to
Boden for Women, but less expensive. Or tell me to suck it up and just buy Boden.
Examples of what I love and what I'm looking for inside...
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posted by purenitrous
on Jul 27, 2011 -
17 answers
Help a petite hourglass play dress up: What are your guidelines, links, favorite pieces and prohibitions for making the most out of a small but curvy silhouette?
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posted by MonkeyToes
on Jul 8, 2011 -
5 answers
It's 90 degrees outside yet I am shivering in my cube. Can you give me some ideas about what to wear that will allow me to transition between these two climates?
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posted by desjardins
on Jun 6, 2011 -
51 answers
Petite and/or short-waisted women of AskMe: at what stores, brick-and-mortar OR online, have you bought inexpensive, casual knit tops that'd fit someone with a short torso?
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posted by Bardolph
on Jun 9, 2010 -
13 answers
I am looking for formal, professional-looking cardigans for work. I'm a petite female who is basically trying to avoid wearing a blazer.
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Oct 6, 2009 -
28 answers
Are there any office chairs out there for petite women? I have a short inseam and rarely can touch the ground when I'm sitting all the way back in my seat.
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posted by arnicae
on Jan 17, 2008 -
13 answers
Austin shopping filter: Where has a good selection of ladies casual calf- to knee-high boots for reasonable prices in Austin that is not in a mall? See details for specifics.
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posted by fructose
on Dec 29, 2007 -
8 answers
