chiver78
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Post by chiver78 on Aug 27, 2015 9:19:16 GMT -5
Shoes on the other hand why can't a size 8 just be a size 8 I ordered two pairs of shoes for my second job. They have to have that oil resistant/no slip sole and I am old so I like the velcro straps one. Don't judge it is totally on my feet and I can loosen them easily at the end of the day if my feel swell. So they come in and as soon as I look at them I know they are a size too small. I check the inside of the shoe and it clearly says 9W but holding it up against the pair I already own it is both not long enough and too narrow. How can the exact same shoes in the exact same size be completely different sizes?? seriously. I have the hardest time finding shoes that fit me well. there are entire labels I just avoid b/c there's nothing I can do to make the shoes fit me. 8.5 narrow is pretty hard to find, so I stick to the labels that just run narrower than the rest and hope it will work.
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zibazinski
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 27, 2015 9:21:48 GMT -5
Try a 41/2. Hooker shoes I can find.
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Post by dannylion on Aug 27, 2015 9:30:54 GMT -5
Try a 41/2. Hooker shoes I can find. My mom wore size 4-1/2 shoes. Many years ago, shoe companies made their sample shoes in size 4-1/2. When the nice department stores put their sample shoes on sale at the end of the season, Mom used to get some really nice shoes at bargain prices. Once the nice shoe manufacturers stopped making small sizes as display samples (it was believed that the shoes were more attractive in smaller sizes), she had a hard time finding shoes that fit.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 27, 2015 9:34:14 GMT -5
Yup. By the time I was wearing better shoes, samples were 5's. I lost weight and feet shrunk. Now I'm royally screwed. Every once in awhile I can score at Nordstrom Rack but that's it.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 27, 2015 9:50:16 GMT -5
4.5? Damn--you win! I wear probably the most common size out there. It sucks for clearance shopping, but at least i can find shoes that fit.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Aug 27, 2015 10:36:19 GMT -5
I hate padded boob top anything! I'm flat, and you know what, I'm ok with that. And yeah, padding reminds me of nursing pads. Yuck!
I do 'lined' bras so I don't have headlights, but even normal looking dresses have cups with padding in them sometimes. No, not for me.
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Post by swamp on Aug 27, 2015 10:37:54 GMT -5
Yup. By the time I was wearing better shoes, samples were 5's. I lost weight and feet shrunk. Now I'm royally screwed. Every once in awhile I can score at Nordstrom Rack but that's it. Try finding a 9W.
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chiver78
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Post by chiver78 on Aug 27, 2015 10:49:54 GMT -5
Yup. By the time I was wearing better shoes, samples were 5's. I lost weight and feet shrunk. Now I'm royally screwed. Every once in awhile I can score at Nordstrom Rack but that's it. Try finding a 9W. come to MA... I see those everywhere.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 27, 2015 11:29:40 GMT -5
Come to Grand Rapids. Home to big feet. Shoot, a 9 is small here!!
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Post by teen persuasion on Aug 27, 2015 12:28:07 GMT -5
I'm sensing a trend here: those who want small sizes only find large sizes available, while those who want large sizes can only find small sizes. Count me among those desperately searching for 8.5 N shoes, and everything seems to be W.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Aug 27, 2015 12:48:01 GMT -5
I have a 9 1/2 W or WW shoe size. Good luck finding those sizes here. I tend to order online since I can't find them locally.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Aug 27, 2015 15:04:46 GMT -5
My bras are lightly padded. Some parts became dark and differently shaped after breastfeeding and I don't wear some pads inside my bra the world gets a good look at them. I found JCP has a nice line of padded bras that don't feel like I am wearing diapers. They also go over my head and come in XS-XL (I think) which makes it A LOT easier for me to find a size that fits! I hate underwires. I don't have anything for them to support so all they do is dig into my armpits all day. If one more sales person tries to assure me all I need is the "right fit" and I'll come to love it I will punch them in the face.
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Post by Waffle on Aug 27, 2015 15:25:07 GMT -5
My bras are lightly padded. Some parts became dark and differently shaped after breastfeeding and I don't wear some pads inside my bra the world gets a good look at them. I found JCP has a nice line of padded bras that don't feel like I am wearing diapers. They also go over my head and come in XS-XL (I think) which makes it A LOT easier for me to find a size that fits! I hate underwears. I don't have anything for them to support so all they do is dig into my armpits all day. If one more sales person tries to assure me all I need is the "right fit" and I'll come to love it I will punch them in the face. I am not usually the spelling police, but that line (bolded by me) just cracked me up.
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Post by lexxy703 on Aug 27, 2015 15:33:32 GMT -5
Ugh I hate bra shopping. Well I hate shopping in general. I've been ordering bras online from Kohls for the past month trying to figure out what fits. I finally got it right I think. Now I have 4 I need to return & order more of the one I like. PITA.
Shoes are easy-peasy. I wear a solid size 7 medium. I can order them from just about anywhere & they fit.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Aug 27, 2015 15:51:58 GMT -5
I hate to be that guy, but I think you just need to let me fondle you for ten minutes..err properly measure the gals.
If you can get past DH then by all means. You'll have earned it.
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Post by imanangel on Aug 27, 2015 16:50:08 GMT -5
I used to love clothes shopping, now I DESPISE it! I have gained weight and trying on clothes makes me cry and stabby. I recently signed up for stitch fix so I can have a stylist send me clothes to try on and cry over in the privacy of my own home. My boobs are the worst! They won't stop growing and I am SICK of buying new bras. I am just going to let the bitches hang.
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zibazinski
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 27, 2015 18:14:46 GMT -5
Ugh I hate bra shopping. Well I hate shopping in general. I've been ordering bras online from Kohls for the past month trying to figure out what fits. I finally got it right I think. Now I have 4 I need to return & order more of the one I like. PITA. Shoes are easy-peasy. I wear a solid size 7 medium. I can order them from just about anywhere & they fit. I'm adding you to the hate list.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 27, 2015 19:06:28 GMT -5
I hate all you BBBs (big boobed bitches)! When I gain weight it goes right to my midsection - zero to my boobs or booty. I need a Jessica Rabbit makeover.
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Post by thyme4change on Aug 27, 2015 19:26:58 GMT -5
I have to have a little bit of padding, otherwise I nip out. I would rather be too busty than have my boss know the exact shape of my nipple because the A/C turned on.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Aug 28, 2015 10:18:17 GMT -5
I have to have a little bit of padding, otherwise I nip out. I would rather be too busty than have my boss know the exact shape of my nipple because the A/C turned on.
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Post by finnime on Aug 28, 2015 10:46:49 GMT -5
For clothes - online, Talbots works for me. They have an outstanding sales selection, sizes include petites, woman's petites, misses and woman's - including 0X; more casual/sporty and tailored/professional. When they do 70% off you can really do well.
Bras are really difficult because the design matters so much, too. I'm more widely spaced, and really hate the side boob thing. sigh.
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 31, 2015 12:55:30 GMT -5
::There is no "plus sized" men's clothing as far as I'm aware. The only thing I can think of is "big and tall."::
Ummm, "big and tall" is basically "plus sized". I think the term plus sized probably came about because women didn't want to be called "big". I realize that tall doesn't necessarily mean fat like "big" does...I just think specialty shops combine the 2 because they're odd sizes.
Heck, there are men's big and tall stores that have "XL" in the name. I think it's really just an issue of trying to keep women from being offended by names that don't really offend guys.
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