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Farmgirl Fashion:  Can't find any clothes  |
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
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 Posted - May 10 2010 : 10:19:01 AM
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That's the downside to sewing your own clothes these days.
Fabric is often poor quality and when it's not, it's fairly expensive.
The good thing is if we're making clothes that fit us and look good on us, the investment in longer lasting fabric will be worth it.
I go for clothes that aren't style related. Classic stuff. That way I don't have to worry about changing styles negating the money I spent [especially since styles seem to change as often as peoples underwear. ;*D
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just life-
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2010 : 11:52:27 AM
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Don't forget, you can also purchase good quality clothes at the thrift shop, good will, yard sales etc then re-design them into your new wardrobe. It is amazing how an out of date gown can be cut apart to create a great dressy blouse that is satin for the main body and collar with sheer sleeves, satin cuffs. Or you can create your own intimate wear . . . since the investment lots of times is $5.00 or so, it is well worth it when you see all that you can create from it in the end!
Hmmmm, that kind of sounds like a challenge. . . anyone game??
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
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Butterscotch Grove
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Melissa
Fairbanks
AK
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Posted - May 10 2010 : 5:21:43 PM
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I am trying not to live in sweats and t-shirts anymore (college days were long ago...). I went to a store for larger types in what we laughingly call our "mall" - the store is called "Torrid" and the displays at the front of the store were embarrassingly sleazy. I NEVER would have gone in if a friend hadn't recommended it. The sales girl was WAY bigger than me and not wearing anything I'd be brave enough to be seen in, but she was super helpful. The clothes are spendy. I only got one pair of jeans (not on sale), a tank (on clearance) and a flannel shirt (on sale), and spent over $80. (This shopping trip was a present from DH.) I haven't been back, but I love the clothes. The flannel has an elasticized back. All that was a very long lead in to my idea: Kris, if you can find a pretty top that is TOO big, consider adding ties to the side seams to gather the back. It gives a more tailored look to those mumu-ish things that designers think squeezable women like to wear, and it's easy to adjust.
Jojo - what sort of challenge are you suggesting? Thrift store clothing renovation? Sounds intriguing!
Melissa
My blog:
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 10 2010 : 7:30:14 PM
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Well, I cannot wait to see what ya'll come up with. I am not a sewer and have not much imagination so ya'll go for it. It sounds like there are alot of very talented ladies here. Melissa, I just might try a little adjusting on something that I got at a thrift store just to practice. And if I messed it up I wouldn;t have much money in it. I have been doing alot more things that I wouldn't normally do since I have been on this forum. Like some of the swaps are a bit challenging for me but I want to be able to do harder things. I need to challenge myself a bit more just to prove I can do things.
Kris
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
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Posted - May 10 2010 : 9:27:03 PM
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Originally posted by JojoNH
Don't forget, you can also purchase good quality clothes at the thrift shop, good will, yard sales etc then re-design them into your new wardrobe. It is amazing how an out of date gown can be cut apart to create a great dressy blouse that is satin for the main body and collar with sheer sleeves, satin cuffs
I often shop thrift stores,and can find skirts or dresses that need a little adjusting. I bought a skirt last week. loved the fabric and design, but 2 sizes too big. So I took it in. I never tuck in my shirts, so it doesnt' matter to me how it ends up looking. I've also made short sleeves out of long ones, or capris out of pants that werent' quite the right length. THinking outside of the box when shopping in thrift stores can really save you $$ on clothes.
there are several blogs out there on repurposing clothes. google it once -there are so many creative ideas out there! |
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
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Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:05:26 AM
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Kris~ I buy my good cloths at Christopher Banks. You can go on line and order things. They also have CJ's which is a plus size store. I were a siz 14 and I get it from Christopher Banks. Their clothes are for a real woman, not those models that everthing looks good on. Like I said they are a little more than I want to spend on my everyday stuff but, for something imortant I shop there. Also their pieces are timeless.
Blessings,
Tina |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:44:36 AM
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howdy girls, this is my first time on this thread. gads so many choices of posts. well since medically my tummy is always swollen. i have a hard time with things around my tummy. i really like denim and company. they make different waist heights. they make clothes that move. i can piece it together. the colors always match. browns are brown. when we had tv and cable i would watch qvc for her line. they do not wear out and are mostly cotton. also it is wash and wear. any hoot. i can not shop thrift or used clothing shops. i can never get the fragrance out from their soaps. my friend and my ds help. they watch for me. my ds lost some weight so i recieved her larger clothes. i was thrilled. here in our neck of the woods the gals have trunk parties.one will be kids clothes exchange next mom trunk party. then toy party. i think its brilliant. the old barter system and trade is back. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:44:53 AM
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Amy, your right. . . I just love to pick up something at the thrift shop or a yard sale. . . then turn it into something totally different.
Saves money and gives me an original wardrobe too!
Melissa, LOL!! I am up for any challenge. . . hoping to get others to give it a try, sometimes a challenge motivates others to try new things.
I have bartered for a couple of pairs of overalls. When they arrive, I will be adding length to them. (finding pants, jeans etc that are long enough is a huge challenge for me) I will post pictures when I get them done.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:49:42 AM
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I love Christopher Banks :) I also shop at Thrift Stores (really more than anywhere else!) I recently found an Eddie Bauer dress for $1.50 and a little straw purse for $1.50 also :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 6:02:10 PM
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| Hi Kris, With all the help you have had from the farm girls, I was wondering if you had any success in finding something to wear for graduation? Can't remember when it is/was! Just curious. |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - May 12 2010 : 6:15:34 PM
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Due to health problems, I, Too, always have a puffed up tummy...I am so tired of looking like a pumpkin in everything! I'm trying to lose weight too, but have the health issues...So finding good looking clothing is a real pain! Sherrye, I'm going to suggest we do trunk parties to my chapter of girls! How fun!
I wear a lot of big floppy dresses  that cover my bulging tummy...very annoying...I even have resorted to buying maternity wear for my evil nasty belly bulge!
Kris I'm with you...real women are not toothpick shaped! I always look like a porker in those awful mirrors with that ghastly lighting!.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 8:17:46 PM
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Ruth, I did find a white button up shirt that I wore over a blue undie shirt thing with a flowered skirt I already had. It looked nice and it was cool. I like wearing something over a tank type shirt to cover my arms. The graduation was so good. I am so glad it's over. But now she is getting married probably in October this year. Outside. So now I wil have that to think about.
I am bigger in the middle too. It's horrible. And I hate to excercise. I know, that's the only way to get rid of it. My mom always had the pregnant look as did my grandmother. But my mom opened a place where she had excercise classes and lost her belly fast. So I know it works. I just can't seem to keep doing things very long. I get all excited for a few days then quit. Ugh!
Sharon, good for you! What a great find. I guess I'll go Friday and look around some more. I might get lucky too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
323 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 08:03:33 AM
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Ohh, I like the Christopher & Banks clothes.
The skirts are pretty good.
The clothes don't look like they where made by Omar the Tent Maker.
The Denim & Co. is pretty good. In the Big and Tall area there was a nice skirt. I don't understand "original waist" and "classic waist." What does that mean for a person?
Ohh, overhalls! I love 'em if I can find them to fit [believe it or not, the one's I come across in the thrift store are too big in the waist and too short!
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just life-
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 08:33:43 AM
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Kris, Glad you found something to wear - sounded cute! and COOL - very important! I also want my arms covered, at least in public! You exercise so much in the garden, I can understand why you don't want to do anything else exercise wise!
I just came in from working in the flower garden - too hot out there - had to come in! I DON"T DO HOT!
Planted 3 knock out roses - double pink, and two lavender plants. Hope they do well and will get enough sun! I still have a few more flowering plants to plant - maybe early in the morning I'll get back out there! Want to get them in before the next rain sets in for several days! |
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katalind
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Kathy
Chapin
SC
USA
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Posted - May 18 2010 : 4:56:43 PM
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| I feel your pain. I've gained 35 lbs in the last 3 years and unfortunately my weight doesn't distribute evenly over my body so my figure looks very out of proportion. Trying to find clothes to flatter me now has been impossible. |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 7:18:01 PM
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Kristin, I am glad you found something. I like JCPenny for dresses. I always look at the clearance rack. I had the same problem when my daughter got married a couple of yrs ago. And I am like you...bigger through the middle. I am blaming it on menopause. I 5'4", and about 190lbs. This is about the largest I have been in my life. I gained back the 30lbs I lost when I was in the hospital for 3 weeks last yr this time. But I didnt eat for 2 weeks...maybe that had something to do with it...lol...But it is a ral pain to go to buy something to wear. I do
love the GOODWILL...but none close by...just in Canton and Chattanooga.
Good luck,
Deborah
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 7:17:18 PM
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Ruth, you would think that garden work would be enough excercise. But apparently not. I guess if I actually did like hoeing and planting by hand like I used to it might be better. But gosh, I am getting TOO old for all that manual labor. I have a seeder now and my tiller is working. So not too much strenuous work. I do alot of bending over weeding though. I am feeling that in my legs latley.
I do love Goodwill and Salvation Army. They are getting quite pricey though.
And it is so easy to gain weight anymore for me. And harder and harder to get it back off. I can see myself smaller but getting there is hard. I guess menopause has alot to do with it. But there has to be ways to dress and look good. I will keep searching. I have seen the Lane Bryant commercials lately. I might have to go see what they have. This weekend everything there is 40% off. Might be worth a trip to the mall.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 08:03:48 AM
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Oh, I so feel you. Having 3 kids in 3 years has not been nice to my body. I went from a size 5 when I got married to a size 14 now. Talk about finding it hard to find clothes that fit well!!! When you're skinny it's easy- everything looks cute but when you're not so skinny all the clothes make you feel super fat.
I just found 2 blouses that I liked at Fred Meyer (or Kroger in other parts of the country) and I was totally surprised! I've found that darker colors tend to look better on my (they don't show as many lumps!)
My biggest problem is tops. Jeans and skirts look fine but my lefotver baby belly and arms need help- big time!
I just bought some clothes from Katie's Mercantile. They should be here this week. I'll let you know how they turn out!
Oh, and I found a GREAT top the other day (my new favorite) at the thrift store for $1!
my blog www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
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Posted - May 20 2010 : 4:16:48 PM
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In my part of the country, Kroger is part of Dillons: a grocery store. They are now building what they call Marketplaces which includes furniture and linens. I have not seen any clothes except sports team t-shirts and items.
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 12:06:42 PM
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| I agree. It's no fun, not to mention that everything is hot pink...I'll stick to my uniform...jeans (capris/pants/shorts) or a skirt and a black, brown or white top... no matching required! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 21 2010 : 3:23:39 PM
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Heather, I still look like I just had a baby. And she's 29! I need to excercise. I'm glad you found a nice shirt.
Kroger is a grocery store here. We have an Aldi's that has some clothes sometimes. I have seen cute kids clothes there.
Ashley, I tend to wear the same thing. And I have noticed all my shirts are either dark blue or black now. I have 1 pink button shirt. And the white one I got for the graduation. And my favorite black shirt I was going to wear today has now joined the ranks with all my other shirts and has a stain on it.
Kris
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Farmgirl Fashion: Can't find any clothes |
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Can't find any clothes
