Comments on: Rock and Roll Again http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:34:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Annalucia http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16998 Annalucia Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:32:29 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16998 Many thanks for the link. I could probably fit into their size 3x; unfortunately most of their styles are unsuitable to the Woman of a Certain Age, and of those that are, not all of them go up to a 3x. Now if only they would extend their style range back a little farther - say, to 1936, another female-friendly fashion year - I would be there in a heartbeat. Many thanks for the link. I could probably fit into their size 3x; unfortunately most of their styles are unsuitable to the Woman of a Certain Age, and of those that are, not all of them go up to a 3x.

Now if only they would extend their style range back a little farther - say, to 1936, another female-friendly fashion year - I would be there in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Mimi Stratton http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16990 Mimi Stratton Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:05:33 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16990 I've bought five dresses from Daddyo's, and would have bought much more had the 2x or 3x been in stock. Yes, their sizes are way off compared to most plus size guidelines. I wish the US would standardize sizing--it would help sooo much. I do love the retro look, and most of the dresses on this site suit my style perfectly--form-fitted in the mid-section, glide and flare over those hips. I have one I call my "Lucy" dress--I wear it just to please the I Love Lucy fans I work with. I’ve bought five dresses from Daddyo’s, and would have bought much more had the 2x or 3x been in stock. Yes, their sizes are way off compared to most plus size guidelines. I wish the US would standardize sizing–it would help sooo much.
I do love the retro look, and most of the dresses on this site suit my style perfectly–form-fitted in the mid-section, glide and flare over those hips. I have one I call my “Lucy” dress–I wear it just to please the I Love Lucy fans I work with.

]]> By: Bridey http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16804 Bridey Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:22:38 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16804 The larger sizes are indeed atypical here, Jessica -- they have a 37" waist as a size 3x, whereas at many mainstream retailers -- say, Lands' End, for example -- a 3x will be a 45"-48" waist. Women's sizes are all over the place anyway, but the Daddy-O folks are pushing the definitions a bit. But they're very cute for those who can fit into 'em. The larger sizes are indeed atypical here, Jessica — they have a 37″ waist as a size 3x, whereas at many mainstream retailers — say, Lands’ End, for example — a 3x will be a 45″-48″ waist.

Women’s sizes are all over the place anyway, but the Daddy-O folks are pushing the definitions a bit. But they’re very cute for those who can fit into ‘em.

]]> By: Jessica http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16762 Jessica Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:15:11 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16762 First off, I want to say that even though I'm technically not a big girl, I loooove this blog! :] You ladies are awesome. Secondly, those are cute dresses! I don't think the sizing is that off though, I'm a large at most stores and the measurements look accurate. I didn't the measurements for any size but mine, though, so that might be it. xD First off, I want to say that even though I’m technically not a big girl, I loooove this blog! :] You ladies are awesome.

Secondly, those are cute dresses! I don’t think the sizing is that off though, I’m a large at most stores and the measurements look accurate. I didn’t the measurements for any size but mine, though, so that might be it. xD

]]> By: Elizabeth http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16683 Elizabeth Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:12:09 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16683 Yes, very cute clothes, and the one dress I have is fairly well made, but their clothes are cut REALLY small, as previous posters have pointed out. Fortunately, I checked the sizing chart before ordering something that would have been two sizes too small. What I got was perfect for the Rat Pack themed event I went to, though! Yes, very cute clothes, and the one dress I have is fairly well made, but their clothes are cut REALLY small, as previous posters have pointed out. Fortunately, I checked the sizing chart before ordering something that would have been two sizes too small. What I got was perfect for the Rat Pack themed event I went to, though!

]]> By: Angel http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16671 Angel Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:28:23 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16671 Hmm, I don't think they consider a 1X a size 12. I wear a 16 and a 1X would fit me perfectly. I think they have adorable clothes, but they're not my style. I do have a friend that orders the Rockabilly look all the time. I'll pass it on to her. Hmm, I don’t think they consider a 1X a size 12. I wear a 16 and a 1X would fit me perfectly.

I think they have adorable clothes, but they’re not my style. I do have a friend that orders the Rockabilly look all the time. I’ll pass it on to her.

]]> By: Brittany http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16627 Brittany Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:28:18 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16627 Even though the sizing is certainly wonky, it is very helpful some of your readership and may help me to convince my little sister (size 14 and a perfect hourglass) to dress for her figure. Even though the sizing is certainly wonky, it is very helpful some of your readership and may help me to convince my little sister (size 14 and a perfect hourglass) to dress for her figure.

]]> By: mary martha http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16601 mary martha Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:34:54 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16601 I love their things and have bought a few things for swing dancing. I tend towards more of a 'retro' look myself because I agree... it was a time when women were allowed to have a woman's shape. I will warn that the sizing is more like Jrs sizing than womens. Buy up in size and even then sometimes it is small. DaddyOs has great service and will take your returns but that is always a pain. If you are looking for a great vintage look swimsuit in plus sizes I would recommend Esther Williams swimsuits (really - that Esther Williams!) http://www.esther-williams.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ewstore&Category_Code=ewswimwear_plus_sizes I love their things and have bought a few things for swing dancing. I tend towards more of a ‘retro’ look myself because I agree… it was a time when women were allowed to have a woman’s shape.

I will warn that the sizing is more like Jrs sizing than womens. Buy up in size and even then sometimes it is small. DaddyOs has great service and will take your returns but that is always a pain.

If you are looking for a great vintage look swimsuit in plus sizes I would recommend Esther Williams swimsuits (really - that Esther Williams!)

http://www.esther-williams.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ewstore&Category_Code=ewswimwear_plus_sizes

]]> By: Pamela http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16594 Pamela Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:54:10 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16594 I love their clothes, but I can't wear anything there - there's no way a 37" waist should be considered a 3x! I love their clothes, but I can’t wear anything there - there’s no way a 37″ waist should be considered a 3x!

]]> By: Julia http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16589 Julia Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:28:46 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/15/rock-and-roll-again/#comment-16589 I love that site, but sadly their size chart is a bit insane. An XL has about 40" bust and 31" waist and a 3X has 46" bust and 37" waist. It's especially frustrating because the designer is not tiny either (she's maybe a 10/12?). I love that site, but sadly their size chart is a bit insane. An XL has about 40″ bust and 31″ waist and a 3X has 46″ bust and 37″ waist. It’s especially frustrating because the designer is not tiny either (she’s maybe a 10/12?).

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