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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:43 PM Original message |
This is my mini-rant about women's clothing! |
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MissMillie
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. you'll be told that the clothes are actually larger |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I think that might be true with pants and maybe dresses |
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DixieBlue
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I think a lot depends, too, on where you're shopping. |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. That why I try to shop in the morning. |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. It is frustrating. I swear, some stores use funhouse mirrors in the |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:05 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. OMG! I've noticed that too. |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. Good idea, azmouse. |
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DixieBlue
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. I've been known to breakdown in Penneys dressing rooms ... |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:24 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Yup. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:21 PM Response to Reply #10 |
47. Fluorescent lighting makes everyone look dead. It's not you. |
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Lydia Leftcoast
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:12 PM Response to Reply #4 |
27. So it's not just me! |
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crim son
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
25. You are exactly right. |
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Bridget Burke
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
24. Snopes said Marilyn was probably close to today's Size 12 (at her "fattest") |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
3. Fortunately, that trend is showing signs of reversing. |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:00 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. That makes a lot of sense. |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Yep. There aren't as many options for us as there used to be. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:33 PM Response to Reply #16 |
51. That's interesting. I have been treating myself to a post divorce |
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tigereye
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
106. exactly! |
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SharonRB
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:12 PM Response to Reply #3 |
26. Nice avatar! |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Looks better on you, though. |
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SharonRB
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:40 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Are you an alum? |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:48 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. No, just a big fan. |
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SharonRB
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:00 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. Yes, I am |
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dropkickpa
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Tue Jan-16-07 10:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
80. In defense of low rise |
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Castilleja
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Tue Jan-16-07 11:08 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. Yes! Short waist + Low rise = Great! |
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Pithlet
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:12 AM Response to Reply #80 |
83. I actually don't mind low-rise myself for the same reason |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
5. I know what you mean! |
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Zookeeper
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Tue Jan-16-07 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
6. Yes, I've been purchasing larger shirts lately, too.... |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:02 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. I've considered trying the men's dept too. |
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Momgonepostal
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
8. I just bought my 11 year old daughter a fleece jacket... |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. I've noticed that the only items left on the sales racks |
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Kat45
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Tue Jan-16-07 07:52 PM Response to Reply #14 |
37. I have the same problem as you, but in reverse: |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:38 PM Response to Reply #37 |
52. I think we all need to be reintroduced to sewing machines. |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:09 PM Response to Reply #52 |
66. I can remember when some family members sewed clothes. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:15 PM Response to Reply #66 |
71. It's way more expensive than buying off the rack. |
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lildreamer316
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:03 PM Response to Reply #71 |
102. It's a shame they don't use fabric for flour sacks anymore. |
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ThomCat
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:22 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. That is a sad comentary on the sizing of women's clothes. |
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Momgonepostal
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:58 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. And this is the women's section |
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schmuls
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
12. Right on Azmouse! Why did I weigh 35 pounds less in High School |
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1gobluedem
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
20. And why do they have to put lyrca in EVERYTHING? |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:41 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. And that lycra means the shirt can't be put in the dryer... |
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1gobluedem
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Tue Jan-16-07 03:43 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. I air dry all of mine |
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LostinVA
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:12 PM Response to Reply #20 |
112. Lycra in JEANS???? |
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skippysmom
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
29. Sizes are so frustrating |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:49 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. I'm so glad I started this thread. |
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smirkymonkey
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:05 PM Response to Reply #33 |
41. So am I - I thought I was going crazy. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:09 PM Response to Reply #29 |
43. Maybe because they are being made in China? |
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lildreamer316
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:25 PM Response to Reply #29 |
49. Pssst.. |
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skippysmom
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:06 PM Response to Reply #49 |
97. I'll have to try that |
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NewWaveChick1981
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
31. I have the same rant... |
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azmouse
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Tue Jan-16-07 04:52 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. I hate having to try on every item of clothing |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:44 PM Response to Reply #34 |
56. It must be some kind of scam. Because, I don't need to try anything on. |
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Mrs.Matcom
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Tue Jan-16-07 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
35. I agree! |
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Nikia
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Tue Jan-16-07 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
36. I usually have to try things on |
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greatauntoftriplets
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Tue Jan-16-07 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
38. J Jill clothing is cut generously... |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:15 PM Response to Reply #38 |
44. They sometimes have good sales. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:41 PM Response to Reply #38 |
53. I'll have to try that. I don't buy much or very often and only like |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
40. That part just cycles over and over - too big, too small. That will always happen. |
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greatauntoftriplets
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:18 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. I hate no pockets, too!!! |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:23 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Really, there's this fantasy at work that women do nothing with their hands |
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tigereye
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:35 PM Response to Reply #45 |
107. I won't buy clothes without pockets.... |
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malta blue
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
42. I had to order a bridesmaid dress |
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Nikia
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:19 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. My mother order me a bridesmaid dress for her wedding |
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Left Is Write
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:26 PM Response to Reply #42 |
50. That's about right for bridesmaids dresses/bridal gowns. |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:43 PM Response to Reply #42 |
55. I'm also 5'7", and to get pants long enough, I sometimes have |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:45 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Are you serious? I'm about that height, too. But, I guess I only buy jeans |
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greatauntoftriplets
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:46 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. I know the feeling...... |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:50 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. My best friend is 5'11 and I don't know how she manages it |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:13 PM Response to Reply #60 |
68. One of my sisters is 5'11", and very, very slender. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:21 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. Great, so women actually shaped like models can't buy clothes that fit them. |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 10:07 PM Response to Reply #72 |
78. Yeah, go figure THAT one out. |
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BluePatriot
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:54 PM Response to Reply #68 |
99. My husband has the same problem |
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lildreamer316
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:15 PM Response to Reply #99 |
104. Mine too. Every now and then I can find them at |
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Left Is Write
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:48 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. I'm on the cusp. I'm 5'4"- right on the border of petites. |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:11 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. Wow, you DO have a challenge. |
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Left Is Write
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:15 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. Petites don't usually work for tops either, because my arms are long. |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:27 PM Response to Reply #69 |
75. No, you're not. My mom has always had the same problem and |
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LibDemAlways
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:25 AM Response to Reply #59 |
85. I'm just about 5'4" too and buying pants is |
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LostinVA
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:16 PM Response to Reply #59 |
113. Join the club on that |
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stanwyck
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Tue Jan-16-07 11:06 PM Response to Reply #55 |
81. I'm 5'7", also, and I've found |
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lildreamer316
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:05 PM Response to Reply #55 |
103. Oh! I'm 5'7". Another store I use is Lerner New York. |
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skygazer
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
54. I went shopping recently for work pants |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 08:57 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. They need to size like they do for men's clothes, especially pants. |
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skygazer
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:02 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Actually these WERE men's pants |
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Pithlet
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:07 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Yikes |
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Skittles
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
62. YES |
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Elaine
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
64. I hate shopping for shirts |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:25 PM Response to Reply #64 |
73. Welcome to Du, Elaine. |
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SeattleGirl
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Tue Jan-16-07 10:08 PM Response to Reply #64 |
79. Hi Elaine! Welcome to DU! |
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Pacifist Patriot
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
70. Sizes mean nothing, 3 sizes on either side. |
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XemaSab
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
74. When I went shopping for a rain jacket |
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EFerrari
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:29 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. Find a different damn store. |
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XemaSab
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Tue Jan-16-07 09:33 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. It's the same manufacturers in every store |
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LibDemAlways
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:21 AM Response to Original message |
84. My 14-year-old daughter is a big girl - not |
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EFerrari
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Wed Jan-17-07 09:13 AM Response to Reply #84 |
86. We must have bought the same jacket and you're right. |
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LibDemAlways
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Wed Jan-17-07 10:28 AM Response to Reply #86 |
87. Yep, and try and convince the teenager it's not |
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EFerrari
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Wed Jan-17-07 10:43 AM Response to Reply #87 |
91. Do you have a college close to you? I'd find out where the women |
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LibDemAlways
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:37 AM Response to Reply #91 |
93. When the local mall opened years ago there were |
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EFerrari
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:41 AM Response to Reply #93 |
94. That's a good idea. I learned to sew because at the time, that was |
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LibDemAlways
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:53 AM Response to Reply #94 |
95. I am totally unable to sew. Can't even |
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azmouse
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Wed Jan-17-07 10:33 AM Response to Reply #86 |
88. I started noticing that tightness across the shoulders |
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AlCzervik
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:35 PM Response to Reply #88 |
98. me too, same exact problem, i wear about an 8 or 10 on the bottom |
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BluePatriot
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:59 PM Response to Reply #88 |
101. Getting out my sweaters for the cold weather... |
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tigereye
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:40 PM Response to Reply #88 |
108. yeah, I wondered what was up with that |
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azmouse
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:45 PM Response to Reply #108 |
110. Are those the 0, 1, 2 sizes that are really 14 or 16? |
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tigereye
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:07 PM Response to Reply #110 |
111. yes, I think so (unless things have changed) |
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Sparkly
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Wed Jan-17-07 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
89. I find that's true in the Jr's department especially |
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azmouse
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Wed Jan-17-07 10:41 AM Response to Reply #89 |
90. I have shoes in every size from 8 to 10. |
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GirlinContempt
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Wed Jan-17-07 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
92. It's happening in mens, too. However |
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caty
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
96. It's all about the $$$ |
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ChoralScholar
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
100. Sometimes I buy Khaki slacks |
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
105. the solution to this problem is quite obvious |
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azmouse
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Wed Jan-17-07 05:43 PM Response to Reply #105 |
109. You must be a Ferengi. |
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