tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post1168556012929558572..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Dressing a weight gain: Why be boring?Duchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-16451859990676432912015-10-07T06:20:00.606-04:002015-10-07T06:20:00.606-04:00As stylist Stacy London says: "Dress for the ...As stylist Stacy London says: "Dress for the woman you are TODAY." not tomorrow, not yesterday. Today is the day! Great post, Duchesse.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60331137767404375272015-10-06T22:14:47.224-04:002015-10-06T22:14:47.224-04:00Susan: I agree J. Jill is a good source for EF typ...Susan: I agree J. Jill is a good source for EF type clothes at lower price.<br /><br />Liz: I know both brands and in fact have worn pieces from them. eBay is a good source for them, new and used- especially Flax. When I was in India the lightweight Flax linens were the only clothes I could wear!<br /><br />Mme: Thanks; I wish there were not such dread of buying plus sizes when that cut would fit (and look so much better than too-tight Missy cuts). <br /><br />Laura: As the Marina Rinaldi slogan goes, Style has no size!<br /><br /> Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-3669279907139041672015-10-06T21:45:52.962-04:002015-10-06T21:45:52.962-04:00I always enjoy your posts but rarely comment. I w...I always enjoy your posts but rarely comment. I will be 70 next year and although I tell people that I am 5' 10" I am, in reality 5'2." I comment now for 2 reasons. I have gained weight - too much. But I am taking meds that make me gain. That said, I really only wear 2 brands of clothing with maybe a few other pieces. I wear FLAX (which is mostly all linen (and is the reason that long ago I opened a store). I also wear Blue Fish. It is primarily knit cottons and plain cotton and linen. Lots of layering. Blue Fish was a price point too high when I had the shop ... but I wear it today and find it so very comfortable and attractive. FLAX is in unique shops across the US and Blue Fish stands alone in Iowa, New Mexico and New Jersey. They can be very helpful on the phone and both have websites.Liz Rice-Sosnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705708193546909432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-11749777247013507612015-10-06T10:27:12.945-04:002015-10-06T10:27:12.945-04:00Another great post to start my day. I agree with ...Another great post to start my day. I agree with Jane, you are a wonderful friend. <br /><br /> In the past I've gained and lost substantial amounts of weight, happy to be on a more even keel now although it's still not easy. You've introduced me to the world of cashmere and other beautiful things and it has made a big difference in the way I feel about myself even though I'm on the larger size according to the dictates of the clothing industry. Never feel that your words go unnoticed or unappreciated.LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81647678925483795642015-10-06T09:06:41.171-04:002015-10-06T09:06:41.171-04:00Excellent advise which I'll take to heart. Yo...Excellent advise which I'll take to heart. You are a wonderful friend. Thanks for this post.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12281131274821603601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-6490287657059619932015-10-06T08:54:37.068-04:002015-10-06T08:54:37.068-04:00Brava, Duchesse. I was just dismayed by a recent p...Brava, Duchesse. I was just dismayed by a recent photo and lapsed into a case of self-loathing. It will not make me a thinner or more pleasant companion. It is a "boring" attitude and it need not be exacerbated by boring clothes. Certainly, there are lots of online choices and those of us who teeter on the edge of "plus sizes", it is better to buy the roomier style and to alter the item as needed. I love the choices that you have made for your friend.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-30027850339272953222015-10-06T07:44:33.839-04:002015-10-06T07:44:33.839-04:00Ah--this is a very relevant post for me Duchesse. ...Ah--this is a very relevant post for me Duchesse. Due to having to take SEVERAL courses of Predisone for asthma some months ago,(and some additional stress) I had an unintended weight gain of about 12 lbs on TOP of another 15 lbs or so that was already extra. I had some lovely summer dresses that went unworn due to this weight gain and now have some lovely winter pants I fear will not fit either. I think the most difficult thing is finding clothes that fit--no matter my weight--but having extra makes the whole hunt more challenging. <br /><br />I found some very nice ponte knit pants at J Jill. They are every bit the quality of Eileen Fisher at way less than half the price. Best of all, they come in petite, regular AND tall sizes. <br /><br />I would not hesitate to spring for a very quality item if one puts itself in my path. Thank you for the encouragement! Meanwhile, I am working on losing the extra weight. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.com