tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post403429063102538813..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Petite for the plentifully-proportionedDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-11844394012989601592009-09-13T12:34:25.376-04:002009-09-13T12:34:25.376-04:00Super duper post Duchesse. That's a lot of res...Super duper post Duchesse. That's a lot of research. I am printing this for my files for the next "fluffy petite" client. Those plus petite sizes are indeed rare. Especially in good quality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35467967900868873672009-09-09T08:21:12.844-04:002009-09-09T08:21:12.844-04:00Duchesse said: Thought of Coldwater Creek but thou...Duchesse said: Thought of Coldwater Creek but thought someone trying on Theory would not be drawn to their styles.<br /><br />Umm, true. I think they're trying with some of their new pant styles but they aren't quite there yet.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-55614018165049673472009-09-09T08:01:06.694-04:002009-09-09T08:01:06.694-04:00Maggie: Sewist! A new word for me. Guess it works ...Maggie: Sewist! A new word for me. Guess it works better than "sewer".<br /><br />efi: For everyday, Olga Sheer Tapestry Minimizer, available from many online lingerie vendors or in dept. stores. For really beautiful bras, Lise Charmel or Barbara, French brands sold in lingerie boutiques. You can also do a search on "full figured bras", there are a number of online specialty sellers like Hips and Curves (www.hipsandcurves.com).Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-45160826276591209522009-09-09T03:24:37.101-04:002009-09-09T03:24:37.101-04:00thank you so much duchesse.any suggestions about t...thank you so much duchesse.any suggestions about the right kind of bra?<br />efi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-32878394826211000202009-09-08T20:06:01.487-04:002009-09-08T20:06:01.487-04:00Great list, Duchesse. Lynda, I would try Talbots-t...Great list, Duchesse. Lynda, I would try Talbots-the price is right and they are easy to find. But as a seamstress/sewist (Sewist is the new seamstress, I guess it's not gender biased!) I favor the custom made pair of pants. If you can find someone in your area to make a pair for you, you'll have you pick of wonderful fabics and styles. Or have a pair altered. Nancy was right about the rise being short on some petite pants. Go with a regular size if it fits from the hip up and have the leg altered, a relatively easy job.<br />MaggieMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395228631699632403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51785293094585510342009-09-08T18:32:22.096-04:002009-09-08T18:32:22.096-04:00Great resources. I have to say in my experience (...Great resources. I have to say in my experience (and I only know about Australian shopping), pants are the most difficult garment for so many women to buy, and often it's better to find a great tailor (not dressmaker usually) who can make you a pair of pants to fit you perfectly.<br /><br />If time is money, and you haven't got weeks to go everywhere to hopefully find those elusive pants - get some made!Imogen Lamport, AICI CIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796095692232856223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47637563073585806642009-09-08T13:43:45.074-04:002009-09-08T13:43:45.074-04:00Nancy; Good advice, Jones is on the more ample sid...Nancy; Good advice, Jones is on the more ample side for cut. Thought of Coldwater Creek but thought someone trying on Theory would not be drawn to their styles.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-6892742505255665442009-09-08T13:31:13.168-04:002009-09-08T13:31:13.168-04:00Don't limit yourself to Petite sizing only, ju...Don't limit yourself to Petite sizing only, just because you're short. I'm only 5'4" but Petite pants are just a wee bit too short for my liking and the rise is often too short. <br /><br />Several years ago when I weighed a good bit more than I do now, I had good luck with Jones New York. I just had to get used to always altering them shorter.<br /><br />I also have some petite plus friends who like Coldwater Creek, although I think they're too casual for business looks.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-25346373062935130642009-09-08T12:59:42.908-04:002009-09-08T12:59:42.908-04:00dana: Thaks for the tip, nice site! I have an 80+ ...dana: Thaks for the tip, nice site! I have an 80+ MIL so this will be useful.<br /><br />Pseu: Knew you would know where to look, Talbot's Petites are especially chic this season.<br /><br />Frugal: And that is also how you scoop up those amazing thrift finds!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-32766009156346234302009-09-08T12:57:02.830-04:002009-09-08T12:57:02.830-04:00efi:
Sounds like you are Woman or Plus but not Pet...efi:<br />Sounds like you are Woman or Plus but not Petite. These online vendors ship internationally (see the Customer Service section of their web site):<br />-Talbot's (www1.talbots.com)<br />-Saks Fifth Avenue (Salon Z section of site), ships to 38 countries, www.saksfifthavenue.com<br />- Lands' End (www.landsend.com)<br /><br />re boutiques, contact them if you see something you like on the site. Not sure if they ship internationally, but in this economy, most are quite forthcoming:<br /><br />In addition to those in my post:<br />Kathleen Sommers (www.kathleensommers.com)<br /><br />Daphne Larger Sizes (www.daphnelargersizes.com)<br /><br /><br />As far as styles, Lands' End has a virtual model feature which is quite useful for "trying on" the items. I like fitted shirts worn untucked (as like you have a tummy, but want a shape). Just avoid rectangular-cut clothes. Goes without saying that the hourglass needs a good supportive bra; I replace my everyday ones every 6 months.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-13576634991858722892009-09-08T12:16:24.093-04:002009-09-08T12:16:24.093-04:00You are so nice to do all this research, esp since...You are so nice to do all this research, esp since you are tall!<br /><br />I have only lately realized how lucky I am to have no fit problems at all. Well, now I am finding waistbands uncomfortable, but, otherwise, I must be the body they make all the clothes for.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-33724742773161058162009-09-08T12:09:20.096-04:002009-09-08T12:09:20.096-04:00I second your assessment of Theory. They might as...I second your assessment of Theory. They might as well call the brand Ectomorphs Only.<br /><br />When I was a size 14 Petite, I also had very good luck with Jones New York women's petite trousers (actually I had a couple of their suits, but the trousers fit beautifully). I also found some decent jeans at Lane Bryant in short lengths (the store, not the catalog).<br /><br />Talbot's really does seem to have the best selection of Women's Petites.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-63617327981431073282009-09-08T11:47:41.267-04:002009-09-08T11:47:41.267-04:00wow.that was great.what about plus ladies like mys...wow.that was great.what about plus ladies like myself[173cm 85 kilos]any suggestions?please choose firms that ship internationally[figure hourglass,round tummy]<br />efi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-64572963331429238332009-09-08T11:23:32.777-04:002009-09-08T11:23:32.777-04:00Thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestio...Thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestions. I certainly will try them out. I will try regular sizes and take them to a tailor for alterations.<br />Will toast you with a G&T tonight.......ThanksLyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-45554771757403578782009-09-08T11:21:21.239-04:002009-09-08T11:21:21.239-04:00So much information, you have done a thorough job,...So much information, you have done a thorough job, Duchesse. There is not much to add. I myself, have taken some clothes to the tailors ( a good one ). Buying a size too large can easily be altered to fit.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-69085861229347298012009-09-08T11:06:39.922-04:002009-09-08T11:06:39.922-04:00Thank you so much! My husband's mother is a wo...Thank you so much! My husband's mother is a woman's petite, and I've been despairing over gifts for the almost seven years we've been married. She's 83, has only sons, and deserves some really nice stuff. Pajama Gram seems to have some women's stuff short enough to work.danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19805990179085955032009-09-08T09:56:13.685-04:002009-09-08T09:56:13.685-04:00Anonymous: Meant to say that you can buy Lafayette...Anonymous: Meant to say that you can buy Lafayette in dept. stores, not that it is a proprietary brand for any one of them. Agree with your opinion, marvelous clothes!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-64683543100540936682009-09-08T09:19:21.707-04:002009-09-08T09:19:21.707-04:00This is a great list Duchesse. I've forwarded...This is a great list Duchesse. I've forwarded it to my petite plus sister and I know she'll find it very useful.<br /><br />Just curious...Lafayette 148 is designed by Edward Wilkinson, a man who is committed to both missy, plus and petite sizes. I don't think Lafayette is a store brand, as I've bought some of his clothes in Saks and Neiman Marcus. They are expensive but incredibly well made.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com