Comments on: Olive the Questions from Readers! http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:26:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Micro Mayfly Nymph, Olive | Fishermen's Nook http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-179378 Micro Mayfly Nymph, Olive | Fishermen's Nook Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:12:16 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-179378 [...] Olive the Questions from Readers! » Manolo for the Big Girl! [...] [...] Olive the Questions from Readers! » Manolo for the Big Girl! [...]

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]]> By: La Petite Acadienne http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-172435 La Petite Acadienne Mon, 04 May 2009 13:39:19 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-172435 Searching by "olive" won't be all that reliable, either. Too many companies pull the J. Crew trick of giving their colours twee names. I found this dress that LOOKS olive, but the colour is called "Spanish Moss". http://www.sydneyscloset.com/asp/product.asp?categoryid=51&catalogid=1626 This would also look pretty on the pear shape: http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dresses/detail_bridesmaid_alyce_designs-1045 This one's a stunner, but you might out-do the bride: http://www.cbslimited.com/prom-dresses/detail_prom_cassandra_stone_ii-K75253 This one is also lovely, and within your budget -- the colour is moss, not olive, but it might be close enough? http://store.perfectbridal.com/Dessy_2018_p/DES_2018.htm Searching by “olive” won’t be all that reliable, either. Too many companies pull the J. Crew trick of giving their colours twee names. I found this dress that LOOKS olive, but the colour is called “Spanish Moss”.

http://www.sydneyscloset.com/asp/product.asp?categoryid=51&catalogid=1626

This would also look pretty on the pear shape:
http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dresses/detail_bridesmaid_alyce_designs-1045

This one’s a stunner, but you might out-do the bride:
http://www.cbslimited.com/prom-dresses/detail_prom_cassandra_stone_ii-K75253

This one is also lovely, and within your budget — the colour is moss, not olive, but it might be close enough?
http://store.perfectbridal.com/Dessy_2018_p/DES_2018.htm

]]> By: Julia http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-171533 Julia Sat, 02 May 2009 03:04:58 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-171533 I would strongly suggest asking Jane BonBon to make you a dress. She made me a bride's maid dress. I picked the color of silk I wanted and some design details. She sewed a well made, fully lined dress for under $200. I am over the moon with how lovely and comfortable it was. Also, check out Re/Dress NY in Brooklyn. They have lovely formal/semi-formal dresses appropriate for a wedding and bought up a bunch of Abby Z stock after the Abby Z store closed. Deb, who owns Re/Dress, is amazingly friendly and helpful. I would strongly suggest asking Jane BonBon to make you a dress. She made me a bride’s maid dress. I picked the color of silk I wanted and some design details. She sewed a well made, fully lined dress for under $200. I am over the moon with how lovely and comfortable it was.

Also, check out Re/Dress NY in Brooklyn. They have lovely formal/semi-formal dresses appropriate for a wedding and bought up a bunch of Abby Z stock after the Abby Z store closed. Deb, who owns Re/Dress, is amazingly friendly and helpful.

]]> By: angela http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-171291 angela Fri, 01 May 2009 15:38:10 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-171291 Ugh. I commented and included a link, and I believe that said comment is now languishing in moderation hell! But I have to suggest the Donna Ricco dress called "Touch of Pine" on Alight (our friend Dr Google will help you find it.) Do not be fooled by the name. It looks olive to me! Also, my profuse apologies if my earlier comments pop up sometime and hog the board. I'll hide my head in shame and promise never to do it again! Ugh. I commented and included a link, and I believe that said comment is now languishing in moderation hell! But I have to suggest the Donna Ricco dress called “Touch of Pine” on Alight (our friend Dr Google will help you find it.) Do not be fooled by the name. It looks olive to me!

Also, my profuse apologies if my earlier comments pop up sometime and hog the board. I’ll hide my head in shame and promise never to do it again!

]]> By: jen209 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-171233 jen209 Fri, 01 May 2009 13:25:18 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-171233 Thanks everyone for the ideas - I will have to check out Etsy. As for the colors, yes, I agree that they're a little strange. They're supposed to be "earth tones" - and I think the idea behind it is that we're all wearing shawls made from traditional Thai fabric that has gold thread. So that, coupled with the fact that she herself is Thai and has darker skin that works better with those colors, resulted in the weird color choices. I would still rather pick my dress and not the color than be assigned both a style and color. Thanks everyone for the ideas – I will have to check out Etsy.

As for the colors, yes, I agree that they’re a little strange. They’re supposed to be “earth tones” – and I think the idea behind it is that we’re all wearing shawls made from traditional Thai fabric that has gold thread. So that, coupled with the fact that she herself is Thai and has darker skin that works better with those colors, resulted in the weird color choices.

I would still rather pick my dress and not the color than be assigned both a style and color.

]]> By: harveypenguin http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-171191 harveypenguin Fri, 01 May 2009 06:34:31 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-171191 Seconding the etsy rec, especially Jane BonBon. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5315387&order=&section_id=&page=1 Sure, nothing in her store is olive green right now, but I'm sure she'd be willing to custom make something. Her work is gorgeous, very well constructed, and made to fit your body (she even puts a tag in the back, and in the size part writes your name. Cute!) And no, I'm not being paid to shill for her. I'm just a big fan. Seconding the etsy rec, especially Jane BonBon. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5315387&order=&section_id=&page=1

Sure, nothing in her store is olive green right now, but I’m sure she’d be willing to custom make something. Her work is gorgeous, very well constructed, and made to fit your body (she even puts a tag in the back, and in the size part writes your name. Cute!)

And no, I’m not being paid to shill for her. I’m just a big fan.

]]> By: EV http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-171039 EV Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:08:42 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-171039 Also, sorry to double comment, but have you tried Etsy? There are many very talented designers on there who are just starting out and can do lovely custom work. If you don't find something already made, try the "alchemy" feature. You create a listing describing exactly what you want and how much you're willing to pay for it, and sellers can send bids to make it for you. Also, sorry to double comment, but have you tried Etsy? There are many very talented designers on there who are just starting out and can do lovely custom work. If you don’t find something already made, try the “alchemy” feature. You create a listing describing exactly what you want and how much you’re willing to pay for it, and sellers can send bids to make it for you.

]]> By: EV http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-171037 EV Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:01:15 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/04/30/olive-the-questions-from-readers/#comment-171037 Exactly what I was thinking, daisy! Those are lovely colors for, say, a rustic floral arrangement, but very few people can pull off dusky warm shades like olive and mustard without looking ill. I truly feel for the poor girl who must find a semi-formal dress in mustard yellow!! Exactly what I was thinking, daisy! Those are lovely colors for, say, a rustic floral arrangement, but very few people can pull off dusky warm shades like olive and mustard without looking ill. I truly feel for the poor girl who must find a semi-formal dress in mustard yellow!!

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