Comments on: The Big Question: Novelty Socks as Psychological Cop-Out Edition

By: www.apaju-irland.de

www.apaju-irland.de — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:05 +0000

I found your topic “The Big Question: Novelty Socks as Psychological Cop-Out Edition » Manolo for the Big Girl!” when i was searching for combination wardrobes and it is really intresting for me. If its OK for you i would like to translate your topic and post it on my german blog about combination wardrobes. I link back to your topic of course!

By: Mariah Mirza

Mariah Mirza — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:44:21 +0000

Hi. I think you could also make more of it through a bigger exposure about \”Manolo for the Big Girl!\”. Perhaps you can have some custom chocolate england.

By: Qari

Qari — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:47:57 +0000

On the flip side, I always try to look chic and feel like that is overcompensating for my weight.

By: Womens Purse

Womens Purse — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:04:53 +0000

Happy Wednesday! Nice article. :). Enjoyed “Manolo for the Big Girl!” although maybe not everyone did. This has been a great read and a help; especially in the current economic climate. Added you to my feed reader.

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By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:53:41 +0000

Honestly, if you’re so offended by the question posed, why are you here reading this blog in the first place? I come here to get tips on great deals, inject a little creativity in my wardrobe choices, and “ooh and aah” over great pieces that I could never realistically afford. No, my life is not consumed by the need to be superfantastic at all times and all costs, but I don’t see the harm in the question, and I don’t see where all the hostility is coming from. If I didn’t aspire to dress a bit nicer and take care of myself a bit more, I wouldn’t bother with this blog at all.
I am currently unemployed, and my big outings of the day involve the gym, the grocery store, and the dog park (not necessarily in that order) and I admit to wearing my gym clothes pretty much all day those days. So no, I don’t do chic or superfantastic every day. I do, however, make sure that when I am going somewhere that involves contact with more people than a cashier and fellow unemployed dog owners, I put much more effort into my look. And I’m always on the lookout for advice and the occasional reminder that I am worth spending the time and money on myself.
So really, if you honestly don’t give two craps about fashion and are offended when someone dares to ask if you really are trying your best, why are you here? Why do you care what she thinks?

By: LF

LF — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:10:15 +0000

I put my effort into developing an affordable signature style, made up of pieces I feel comfortable in and which are cut in a way that flatters my shape. Sure, this means I’ve likely got several shirts in the same style, or several skirts from the same maker, but that’s fine. Quality, well-cut basics are a good foundation.

I invest time and money into the pieces that really shape my style — in my case, I buy scarves in vibrant hues from all over the world.

I have no idea whether or not this is chic, but I feel good in it, and I know I present myself to the world in a better frame when I feel good about myself. That’s all I need. If chic only means the latest trend, the only chic people in the world would be the folks working the runways. If you’re happy with your look, your happiness will shine through. That’s plenty.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:39 +0000

“Why do we have to explain ourselves to you?”

You don’t have to. Maybe we should ask the author why she feels it’s necessary to judge a woman by her outside appearance. Shallow much?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:58:18 +0000

I live in a small community and work in the medical field. Please explain to me where “chic” dressing fits in. My big outing to the local Wal-Mart? Give me a break.

It’s been my experience that people compensate on the outside for what they don’t have on the inside.

Being a full-time mother and/or being strapped for cash is a VALID excuse for not dressing up to “expectation.” Fashion is a frivolous thing, a playtime for people with money and extra time on their hands – not for real people who work for a living and are striving to raise families.

“why don’t you want to be and look fabulous?”

Because I don’t want to. End of story. I don’t really care what you think.

By: OCCaliAKA

OCCaliAKA — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:12:00 +0000

I’m definitely unafraid of chic and try and practice it all the time.

On the other hand, I have some advantages in my quest. I wear either extended misses’ sizes or on the smaller side of plus, so it’s easier for me to find my definition of “chic” classics than it would be for somebody above a size 24.

Bridge sportswear used to be a good resource for me earlier in the decade. That’s a challenged market, however. Oscar de la Renta killed off his bridge line, Dana Buchman went down-market, Ellen Tracy has a new owner and is in flux, and I wonder what’s going to happen to Talbots (do not sleep on their wool crepe basics). Lafayette 148 and Marina Rinaldi are great, when I can find them at deep discount.

I don’t worry about looking foreboding (although when you get to know me, I’m quite friendly). I like a hint of take-no-s*** intimidation to my look. I’m a woman of color in what’s still a rather white area of the world.