by AlterationsNeeded on September 14, 2008
My closet would be in a sad state if it weren’t for the Banana Republic Petites line. While not everything works, I find a few gems here and there. The BR aesthetic is pretty close to my person style, so it has been a great resource for me. The petite XS and petite 00 items either fit just right, or seem to be about 1 size too big. Here is a rundown of what the fit has been for me so far: Tops/Blouses: I put the tops in 3 categories: silky, but…
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by AlterationsNeeded on December 12, 2008
I just found listings for two sample sales happening today in Los Angeles! Paige Premium Denim size 24 jeans generally run small in the thigh, and even make a petite length in some styles. Label: Paige Premium Denim Deal: Sample sale, featuring variety of styles, washes and sizes at $50 When/Where: Friday, December 12, 9am-3pm, 127 East 9th Street, Suite 209, Downtown Frankie B. Jeans make size 23 (very rare!) and I’ve also heard this je…
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by AlterationsNeeded on May 2, 2011
Vogue – May 2011 – Page 162 The fashion world loves to revive it’s old, nearly forgotten fashion houses from the dead, and the newest one to attract the attention of fashion bible, Vogue, has an interesting history. It began as a PETITE haute couture fashion house in Paris! Yes…PETITE! Fashion houses in the 1940′s and 1950′s catered mostly to older women (oh, how the tides have turned). Madame Carven, at the…
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by AlterationsNeeded on March 30, 2009
The bummer about bra shopping is you NEED to try them on. So if you’re a difficult size that isn’t carried by a lot of stores or brands, discovering the proper size and fit becomes much harder. I’ve been wearing size 32 bands for quite a while, even though I’ve always suspected I am a size 30. But the size 30 band bras are so hard to find, I could never find one to try on. I am in the market for some new underpinnings, so…
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