by AlterationsNeeded on February 1, 2012
For whatever reasons, you may have items in your closet that don’t really fit. Just of a few of the reasons I have these items in my closet are: not being able to find a better fit in an item I’ve been really jonesing for fear of a hefty alterations bill items from cheap retailers [...]
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by AlterationsNeeded on November 22, 2011
Bird by Juicy Couture jacket, size P And all it does is give me shoulders like a line-backer. Another example of great in theory, but not in practice. This jacket looked amazing online when I added it my lust list, which prompted me to give a try “in the name of research”. But when it [...]
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by AlterationsNeeded on June 19, 2011
As mentioned in last week’s Petite Fashion Challenge post, my newest mission is to find non-jean casual pants. I live in denim, and even then, I only own about 3 different styles, with multiples of the styles I really like (like those darn bootcut Paige jeans you see me in almost every day in the [...]
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by AlterationsNeeded on June 8, 2011
Ann Taylor Long Linen Cardigan, size XXSP This fine specimen was added to my shopping cart last minute to reach the free shipping minimum when I decided I HAD to have a pair of shoes (more on that later). I thought a peacock blue, linen version of this cardigan might be kind of fun, so [...]
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by AlterationsNeeded on June 6, 2011
Imogen over at Inside Out Style (fantastic blog…I’ve been a reader for some time now) recently asked me to answer a few questions about my thoughts on personal style and dressing well. You can read my answers here, and be sure to check out the rest of her blog, especially her tips on body types! [...]
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by AlterationsNeeded on May 11, 2011
This is an interesting time in the women’s clothing industry… – Women’s clothing sizing is a mess – More and more merchandise, especially special sizes, is moving online – Shipping charges are costly to the buyer – Returns are costly to the merchant – Online sizing charts are wildly inaccurate – Garments are modeled by [...]
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by AlterationsNeeded on May 9, 2011
{source} It’s been mentioned often in the petite community, and is a contentious issue for women in general…sizing is out of control. – Women who used to wear a certain size at their slimmest and youngest a decade or more ago, are now wearing several sizes smaller, despite a weight gain. – Women can have [...]
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