Comments on: The Big Question: Cinch It! Edition http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:34:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: QuiteLight http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-26184 QuiteLight Sat, 24 May 2008 02:22:58 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-26184 I've never managed to salvage a "blah" outfit. Not once. I’ve never managed to salvage a “blah” outfit. Not once.

]]> By: littlem http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-21483 littlem Sun, 04 May 2008 05:59:08 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-21483 TeleriB, what's wrong with princess seams? I've been known to put a tuck or two in a top (the only seamstress trick my mamma and grandmamma seemed to pass down that stuck) to save it. TeleriB, what’s wrong with princess seams? I’ve been known to put a tuck or two in a top (the only seamstress trick my mamma and grandmamma seemed to pass down that stuck) to save it.

]]> By: La Petite Acadienne http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20624 La Petite Acadienne Fri, 02 May 2008 01:14:31 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20624 Thank goodness for Stitch Witchery! When you live in a small town with no nearby tailors, and can't sew to save your life, it's a godsend. My outfit save? Red shoes. Either flats or heels, depending on the outfit. Thank goodness for Stitch Witchery! When you live in a small town with no nearby tailors, and can’t sew to save your life, it’s a godsend.

My outfit save? Red shoes. Either flats or heels, depending on the outfit.

]]> By: Jennie http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20529 Jennie Thu, 01 May 2008 19:19:12 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20529 Cat, I take the scissors to get the length and then take it to my wonderful drycleaners to have the hems done or the new waist band put in! I am too clumsy with needle and thread. Stitch Witchery is as close as I come to sewing!!LOL!! Cat, I take the scissors to get the length and then take it to my wonderful drycleaners to have the hems done or the new waist band put in! I am too clumsy with needle and thread. Stitch Witchery is as close as I come to sewing!!LOL!!

]]> By: jenn http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20512 jenn Thu, 01 May 2008 18:10:27 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20512 I ditch it and buy a new one. Less than fantastic translates to me feeling self-conscious all day, and that SUCKS. I ditch it and buy a new one. Less than fantastic translates to me feeling self-conscious all day, and that SUCKS.

]]> By: TeleriB http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20502 TeleriB Thu, 01 May 2008 17:44:27 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20502 Jewelry (either gramma's-cameo-brooch classy or big, bold and chunky), a dressy 'church' hat, and/or my one pair of luxury shoes, my Black Cherry Lucchese boots. I was at a work conference in a very 'eh' shirts (with princess seams!), pants, blazer look, but no fewer than three total strangers complimented my on my boots. I was a skeptic, but now I believe in the power of shoes! Jewelry (either gramma’s-cameo-brooch classy or big, bold and chunky), a dressy ‘church’ hat, and/or my one pair of luxury shoes, my Black Cherry Lucchese boots.

I was at a work conference in a very ‘eh’ shirts (with princess seams!), pants, blazer look, but no fewer than three total strangers complimented my on my boots. I was a skeptic, but now I believe in the power of shoes!

]]> By: again http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20499 again Thu, 01 May 2008 17:35:45 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20499 Pearls. Pearls.

]]> By: Cat http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20466 Cat Thu, 01 May 2008 15:35:45 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20466 Jennie, I'm with you on just getting rid of it if it doesn't work. I'm helpless with sewing and alterations, and not the best at creative accessorizing. I need every bit of my closet space, so if something doesn't work for me, it goes into the Goodwill/yard sale bag immediately. Jennie, I’m with you on just getting rid of it if it doesn’t work. I’m helpless with sewing and alterations, and not the best at creative accessorizing. I need every bit of my closet space, so if something doesn’t work for me, it goes into the Goodwill/yard sale bag immediately.

]]> By: Jennie http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20464 Jennie Thu, 01 May 2008 15:32:55 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20464 When all else fails (my go to's are big unique jewelry and fab footwear) then the scissors come out. Ren Fair skirts got chomped at the waist (to save the beautiful hem work) and shortened from the top. It also left enough fabric to make a small scarf/sash. Same maker's dresses are uber long and became skirts and tanks. But I only take this kind of effort if there is something I really love about the piece. If it really just doesn't work, sell it or get rid of it. My closet space is too precious to waste on unwearable stuff. When all else fails (my go to’s are big unique jewelry and fab footwear) then the scissors come out. Ren Fair skirts got chomped at the waist (to save the beautiful hem work) and shortened from the top. It also left enough fabric to make a small scarf/sash. Same maker’s dresses are uber long and became skirts and tanks. But I only take this kind of effort if there is something I really love about the piece. If it really just doesn’t work, sell it or get rid of it. My closet space is too precious to waste on unwearable stuff.

]]> By: teteatete http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20449 teteatete Thu, 01 May 2008 14:51:08 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/30/the-big-question-cinch-it-edition/#comment-20449 I want an Hermes scarf so badly! But I feel that I'd never quite know what to do with it, and without the right attitude I'd feel like it was wearing me, instead of the other way 'round. I've done a search for "how to wear an Hermes" scarf, and I like the ideas, but I worry that as I am 23, it wouldn't quite work. What do you superfantastic ladies think? I want an Hermes scarf so badly! But I feel that I’d never quite know what to do with it, and without the right attitude I’d feel like it was wearing me, instead of the other way ’round. I’ve done a search for “how to wear an Hermes” scarf, and I like the ideas, but I worry that as I am 23, it wouldn’t quite work. What do you superfantastic ladies think?

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