I have clothing issues. Serious clothing issues. Right now, I weigh about ten pounds less than I did when I got pregnant with Luke. Maybe only five pounds less after this past weekend's food binge. Anyway, even though I weigh five-ten pounds LESS than I did back then, there is not a chance of my jeans from then ever fitting.
Because in case you didn't know, having two babies, one of them nine pounds, does THINGS to your hips. Not pretty things. Things that cause the following scenario to happen:
I go clothes shopping and pick out a cute pair of low-rise jeans. I grab a six. They fit nicely over my thighs, but then they just stop at my hips. I don't even try to button them because I know I don't have a hope. Move up to a size eight. Same scenario. Grab a size ten, and they maybe button over my hips, but then they bag horribly in my thighs and over my flat, white girl booty. Seriously, you might not think it's possible to make jeans look like parachute pants, but this is how they fit me.
At this point, I return the jeans and stomp out of the store in a fit of disgust that clothing designers don't realize that women aren't uniform, that we're big in some places and small in others. Now, let's pretend that I DIDN'T get an F in sewing all those years ago. What would I do? I'd open a boutique called Big & Small, and I'd take clothing orders for women. I'd make clothes that fit THEIR bodies, so they never had to worry about muffin tops or parachute pants ever again. I'd make the clothes big in the right places and small in the places that were small. I'd make sure the women leaving the shop looked and felt as gorgeous as they deserved, instead of worrying that the clothes were emphasizing the worst parts of their bodies and hiding the best.
Oh, and as long as I'm talking about my ridiculous body, I should add that the cute boys who came out of it are SO WORTH IT. And speaking of one of those cute boys, you might maybe want to go here and vote for him (NUMBER FIVE)?
My freakishly disproportionate hips and thighs thank you for the vote.
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I would LOVE to shop at your big and small store! I get jeans that fit my hips and are way too big in the butt and thighs... ugh. And while I'm at it, what's up with the stretch jeans? I believe they all slide off us "big-hipped" ladies...
Let me know when you open shop.
Oh story of my life, darling. I've always had hips. And chunky thighs. Even when I got down to a size 0. Plus I'm 5'-not-quite-1". Needless to say, I HATE pants shopping.
But I did find two types of jeans that I absolutely adore. They fit, they flatter, it just works.
The first I got at Express, I think the style is called Eva Full Leg (cuz I like mine with a bit of a flare at the bottom). Just look for the curvy styles, if you have an Express where you live.
The other pair I absolutely adore is from Levi's: the 522 Ultra Low Boot. OMG, I think these jeans were made just for me.
Anyhoo...so it might not be the size so much as the style. Look for curvier versions and you might find one that works for you.
That's it. I'm never having kids.
I would so shop there. Me,you and Keely should see if we can make this happen-- I'm still not great at sewing clothes, but I have mastered the handbag.....
this reminds me of the complaint i was going to send to express about their jeans. i love the way express jeans fit, and have at least 2-3 pairs that fit me perfectly. however, they seem to have decided that "regular" = "long", and their regular jeans are suddenly huge on me length-wise. so, i tried on the "short" version... can't wear those either. i decided this didn't make sense, so i held up the shorts to the regulars to compare... literally 3-4 inch difference. um, hello! that is a huge difference! and the longs? almost exactly the same length as the regulars. i thought maybe i got some missized pairs, but they are ALL like that. it's so annoying! so basically, i can't wear their jeans anymore unless i have my mom hem them every single time. GRRRR.
Eddie Bauer seem to fit me....I have thighs but NO waist, and an ample butt. Another option (if we all had lots of money) is to have Levi's make you your own personal pair of jeans using yoru own meausurments. My mom told me about this. The only downside is the cost.
I know exactly how you feel! My issue isn't so much that my bottoms don't fit right any more, it's my tops that make me look weird. When comparing my figure to other figures in a magazine article one time my new figure in now considered 'boyish' :) You can't imagine how great that makes a girl feel. My mother-in-law shortened some of my shirts and it did seem to help a bit.
And I love the idea of a custom fitting boutique! If such a place existed in this area I'd be fighting you for a place in line :)
I love your store. And I have the opposite problem, always have. Big legs, and booty too, but everything fits but the things. Sigh.
On the other hand, you're right. Your adorable boys are totally worth it. :)
I have such similar issues, especially with jeans. I have several other friends with similar issues - I know we'd all be potential customers!!!! You should strongly consider it even if you can't personally sew.
I just recently started finding pants in the right size for me! haha!
And thanks for spreading the word! good luck!
Oh my goodness, I hear you on this one. I obviously haven't given birth to anyone yet, but I have serious issues finding clothes because while I am short, my butt and thighs are not the size of most women my height. (They are larger. Blah.) For awhile I was able to shop for jeans in the girl's department but even those are starting to look obscene.
ARGH.
If I manage to nail down this sewing thing - once I get a machine and some instructional materials, of course - I'll give you a call! :-)
ERIN. i always wish i could just have my own clothes made for me.
i hate clothes shopping for pants and shirts. being short = no fun pants shopping. having breasts = no fun shirt shopping. basically, i buy a lot of dresses and shoes.
let me know if you ever open your store! and, i will quit my job and work there with you! :)
Let me know if you ever get that shop opened. I'll be fighting to be first in line. I'm off to vote!
Another customer for the Big & Small store here. But I'm more like a Size 14, easing into size 12 size now.
I got an F in cooking and a b in sewing, maybe we can swap tips.
I have large waist, normal hips, and flat behind, so jeans have always been a problem. A friend recommended going to zafu.com and I am so glad. You answer a series of questions and then they tell you what brands/styles will work for you. When I actually went to the store and tried on their recommendations....jeans that fit, finally.
I would so shop at your store!!! I hate buying jeans, have tried so many to no success!
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