*Update* I found the full article! Click here to read the whole thing on the Instyle website. The InStyle magazine Makeover issue on newsstands now has a cool feature on tailoring different garments. It shows before and after photos of garments needing tailoring, and explains some of the most common alterations. The best part is…my tailor, Marina Interlandi, here in Los Angeles was consulted as an expert for the feature! All images: Inst…
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Check out the petite community getting some love from InStyle Magazine! If you didn’t read already, Alterations Needed and Extra Petite got a mention in the February issue of InStyle Magazine, on news stands now! I’m really excited that the petite community is getting some recognition from such a large, national publication. If you’re visiting Alterations Needed for the first time from InStyle Magazine…welcome! Be sure …
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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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…n are of this variety. For example, this top fit me fantastically! Petite sleeveless tie-neck top (rayon/spandex) Jackets: I’ve found a few blazers in P00 that have worked me, and each one has had the word “stretch” on the label. Go figure, since the stretchy fabric garments are cut smaller right? Look for things that say “stretch”, and there’s a chance it’ll fit. Pants: Just like with the jackets, the P00 pants that have the word “stretch” so…
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…ow us to be ourselves. I’d found an opening where there was no competition and a moment when Paris was overflowing with happiness. (source) Madame Carven designed for her fashion house until 1993, at the age of 84. Her label fell into obscurity, and now, not many women are have heard of the once famous brand. A new designer has been tapped to revive the brand in recent years, and Carven is starting to make headlines again. The youthful spi…
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…#8217;s a big plus! Nordstrom will also ship to your home for free if you inquire about a size in store. Standard shipping in the US is $8. They also ship to Canada. Free in store returns, or $6 by mail with pre-paid shipping label. By far the largest online selection I’ve found so far. Carries as small as a size 28AA with lots of cute options for every size. Standard shipping is $4.95 in the US. They ship internationally through their UK w…
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…brand sizing. Women with smaller than readily available shoe sizes. By advertising on Alterations Needed or the Alterations Needed Forum, you are reaching a concentrated niche readership. Stats Blog: Forum: As seen in InStyle Magazine Monthly Visitors: 70,000+ Monthly Pageviews: 147,000+ RSS Subscribers: 2100+ Newsletter Subscribers: 190+ Twitter Followers: 1,100+ Facebook Fans: 1,100+ Launched: September 2008 Largest online petite commu…
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