Anyone for Coffee? (no boys allowed)

[applepie]

Cute dress Anna, and Juniper, I love that skirt. I've been fancying the full length sundresses that I've seen around here, but they are not made for girls with as big a cup size as me. Something that would look flirty and cute on someone smaller is borderline hooker wear on me I'm still looking for one, but I may just end up making one or two.

I really love this, but it's certainly out


I may go to Old Navy and see if I can get something like these two




All I need is a cute and comfy pair of sandals to finish it off (and now I'm back to thinking about shoes )

[Annamariah]

Niamh: Too bad I hate it when I see a nice piece of clothing somewhere but am in a hurry or too tired to try it on, and then when I return later it's gone.

Mkhockenberry: The first one is definitely out for anyone with a big cup size - an extra frill on the top sure adds volume... I like the blue dress I'm sure it would look great, V-shaped neckline is much more flattering than the frill of the first dress.

[Shalot]

Just to add a guy's POV, I think that the peasant skirt is very attractive.
(rushing out quickly now)

Niamh: Too bad I hate it when I see a nice piece of clothing somewhere but am in a hurry or too tired to try it on, and then when I return later it's gone.

Mkhockenberry: The first one is definitely out for anyone with a big cup size - an extra frill on the top sure adds volume... I like the blue dress I'm sure it would look great, V-shaped neckline is much more flattering than the frill of the first dress.

about that top dress - how does anyone wear those big boobed or not? They look they'd just slide right down or else you'd be pulling it up all day. Clothes have to be functional as well. That's what bugs me about some of the things they sell.

[Annamariah]

about that top dress - how does anyone wear those big boobed or not? They look they'd just slide right down or else you'd be pulling it up all day. Clothes have to be functional as well. That's what bugs me about some of the things they sell.

I agree with you about that you don't want to spend all the time correcting your clothing, or you won't feel comfortable, and if you're not comfortable, you don't look good no matter how nice clothes you are wearing.

Strapless tops don't necessarily need any help staying in place, if the "neckline" is tight enough, because then breasts help keeping the garment up. Wearing a belt helps too. I have one self-made tube top, and I haven't had any problems staying inside it (haven't even had to wear a belt to keep it from sliding down)

[applepie]

I thought the same about the top one It's cute, but not for me. I'm less worried about accentuating things, and far more worried about indecent exposure

Shalot - I've never had issues keeping something strapless up, but anything with a defined "space" for your breast is sure to cause issues. I have the same problem with wrap dresses and even sleeved peasant tops.

The bottom two should work. I also like the belted t-shirt dresses that are so popular at the moment. I think I just like dresses in general for warm weather. I'm not much into shorts, so they're how I stay cool in 90 + degree weather.

[Annamariah]

I never fit into any clothes that have a certain shape either... For example buttoned blouses: If they fit on the waist, I can't button the top part because my chest simply won't fit in. If they fit on the chest, I look like I'm pregnant or something. Also if they fit on the waist, my shoulders probably look a bit hunched, because I have a too short midriff for most shirts and jackets! And a fitted dress that fits both at the top and the bottom is certain to have extra wrinkles on my waist because of said short midriff So a dress or a top that only fits right below the breasts is often the best solution for me. An empire style waist, I mean

[Niamh]

you should look into getting a maxi then. I felt so summery in mine and the lightness of the fabric meant i was cool.

Mine is this shape but its a blue and white paisley design.


And it touched the ground cause i'm short...

[applepie]

I never fit into any clothes that have a certain shape either... For example buttoned blouses: If they fit on the waist, I can't button the top part because my chest simply won't fit in. If they fit on the chest, I look like I'm pregnant or something. Also if they fit on the waist, my shoulders probably look a bit hunched, because I have a too short midriff for most shirts and jackets! And a fitted dress that fits both at the top and the bottom is certain to have extra wrinkles on my waist because of said short midriff So a dress or a top that only fits right below the breasts is often the best solution for me. An empire style waist, I mean

I keep wondering who it is that they make clothes for. My issue is always the breasts. I'm a 34 D, and they're high set as well. A normal V neck on something can be darn near obscene on me. Button down shirts are on my list of things to not even consider. I'll agree that the empire waist normally works best, but it certainly gets boring to wear. It is also a bit hard to find at the moment when the wrap look or crossed V in the front are so popular

Niamh - I'm dead set on it now, because that dress is really great. I'm going to go try the maxi, and hopefully the front isn't too low. I just wish they had more than blue. Normally I'll pick up 2-3 of something I like in different colors. I'm super picky about how things fit, so I tend to buy it in all the colors they offer

[*Classic*Charm*]

Well, if it makes you guys feel any better, those of us at the opposite end of the spectrum have problems too! Most clothes that fit the stomach and waist are too big around the chest. And it's very difficult to fit anything that's in any way gathered or shaped already. Know what I mean? Again, the winner is the empire waist, especially if it sort of flows out below, because it fits and emphasizes the chest without having to perfectly fit anywhere else.

Even worse than the top issue though is the bottom. I'm sort of disproportionate, so anything that fits my hips and thighs is way too big around my waist. Low-waisted pants are the only things that fit because they don't go up high enough to be too big for my waist.

Dresses like the ones you guys have put up ics of would make me look like I have no body haha

[applepie]

Well, if it makes you guys feel any better, those of us at the opposite end of the spectrum have problems too!

I'm sure any guy popping in about now is thinking that nothing will please us I almost wish that they made clothing to deal with some of these more common issues. These are things that almost all girls complain of, but clothing is always made to fit girls who look like this


I don't get it. How much of the population, that isn't starving to death, really looks like that????

[*Classic*Charm*]

A. That's disgusting

B. I don't know that clothes are made to fit 2 by 4s like that, but women who simply proportionate. Which most of us aren't.

[Janine]

I'm sure any guy popping in about now is thinking that nothing will please us I almost wish that they made clothing to deal with some of these more common issues. These are things that almost all girls complain of, but clothing is always made to fit girls who look like this


I don't get it. How much of the population, that isn't starving to death, really looks like that????

ick, she looks like the walking dead. That has to be totally unhealthy and I find nothing at all attractive about her body. It's disgusting looking.

I have the same problem, but backwards to most of you. I am more pear shaped now, so shirts or tops that fit me around the shoulders and breast won't button at the waist and hips. I gained way too much weight in the past 5 yrs. I do like the high waisted sundresses, because I can always layer over them a cute cardigan sweater or shirt unbuttoned and they hide my fat rolls. I like the one above with the ruffle on the breast. My upper body size is not large (in some things I can still wear a small) and so it adds a bit, which I can always use. They don't ever fall down on me; usually the elastic is pretty tight. Luckily at my age my shoulders and neck are still pretty smooth, so I can go strapless but I prefer the dress that Niamh posted with the tie for security. I have always thought halter dresses were very sexy and flatterin, too. They look good layered with a shirt or a jacket. I have very narrow shoulders so they help make my shoulders look a little broader.

[applepie]

ick, she looks like the walking dead. That has to be totally unhealthy and I find nothing at all attractive about her body. It's disgusting looking.

I'll agree. I certainly didn't pick that image because I like that I'll take my curves any day.

I think it is interesting that we've all cited the same style as fitting and looking best, but there isn't more of that style out there. Why, if the raised (empire) waistline looks best on so many of us, do we not have more of those styles?

[Shalot]

I'll agree. I certainly didn't pick that image because I like that I'll take my curves any day.

I think it is interesting that we've all cited the same style as fitting and looking best, but there isn't more of that style out there. Why, if the raised (empire) waistline looks best on so many of us, do we not have more of those styles?

The diet industry won't make any money if there are too many empire waisted items out there. I think the diet industry is in bed with the clothing industry.

[Janine]

The diet industry won't make any money if there are too many empire waisted items out there. I think the diet industry is in bed with the clothing industry.

That's a good point. You might be right. Where I live (East Coast, USA) I have seen quite a number of highwaist dresses out. I saw many at the Target store the other day for summer. I am waiting for them to go onsale. Last year, I got quite a few of the longer ones on clearance. They are way too long for me so I plan on cutting them off knee length and I think I may have enough fabric to make a skirt from the bottom half. You can't beat that when I paid as little as 5.00 a dress. I just saw a Penny's folder and there were some high waisted dresses in there and some high waist tops. I hope they stay around a little while because my mid section has gotten unflattering. Forgot all those cute little knit tops with spandex in them for this year. I better walk and get back in shape.