Comments on: The Big Question: Put Down Your Coffee Edition http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:54:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Taybeh Chaser http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-222642 Taybeh Chaser Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:05:29 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-222642 I still remember (somewhat fondly and somewhat ruefully) the red velvet and lace Christmas dresses my mom used to put on us for the annual Christmas photo. Still what I think of when I think of Xmas clothes or winter clothes, even if I wouldn't be seen dead in such a thing today. I still remember (somewhat fondly and somewhat ruefully) the red velvet and lace Christmas dresses my mom used to put on us for the annual Christmas photo. Still what I think of when I think of Xmas clothes or winter clothes, even if I wouldn’t be seen dead in such a thing today.

]]> By: Toby Wollin http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-222093 Toby Wollin Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:16:51 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-222093 Wow - there must be something in the air because I've been working on a winter coat project and all the while in my head has been a little voice saying, "What you REALLY need to go with this coat is a muff." Now, unfortunately, the person who would have been my source for said muff (or even lessons on how to make one) was my dear, grouchy, totally un-PC grandfather who was a furrier. I do own one of the coats he made for my grandmother, in Persian lamb, which frankly from age probably only has enough useful skin in it to make a muff..if only I knew how to work with that sort of thing. But definitely, a muff is something I would dearly love to have since my walk to work in the mornings is about a half hour and up here in Upstate NY, a muff on that walk would be very handy indeed. As for some article that puts me in the holiday spirit, I'd have to say that my mom used to do that since she entertained in a mighty way between Thanksgiving and Burns Night, and used every opportunity to dress up to and beyond the red line in sparkly tops, yards of gold chains and gold shoes. She is no longer with us, but damn she lived with enormous style. Wow – there must be something in the air because I’ve been working on a winter coat project and all the while in my head has been a little voice saying, “What you REALLY need to go with this coat is a muff.” Now, unfortunately, the person who would have been my source for said muff (or even lessons on how to make one) was my dear, grouchy, totally un-PC grandfather who was a furrier. I do own one of the coats he made for my grandmother, in Persian lamb, which frankly from age probably only has enough useful skin in it to make a muff..if only I knew how to work with that sort of thing. But definitely, a muff is something I would dearly love to have since my walk to work in the mornings is about a half hour and up here in Upstate NY, a muff on that walk would be very handy indeed. As for some article that puts me in the holiday spirit, I’d have to say that my mom used to do that since she entertained in a mighty way between Thanksgiving and Burns Night, and used every opportunity to dress up to and beyond the red line in sparkly tops, yards of gold chains and gold shoes. She is no longer with us, but damn she lived with enormous style.

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-222028 La BellaDonna Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:47:05 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-222028 @La Petite, the muffs I have (worn one at a time, of course) are FABULOUS for standing in the unsheltered cold, wondering if SEPTA is finally going to send a bus so I can get home. In stores, while shopping, the muff can either dangle from its wristloop (usually attached, can be attached by oneself), or around one's neck, on a long chain (seldom found thus nowadays, but again, can be added), OR, what I generally do: I shove it up one wrist like a big furry cuff whilst I use my hands, and then resume the Muff, Waiting position again when I'm done. @Jeni, there are several fabulous/dorky re-enactors here; you're in good company. @Raincoaster, money WELL SPENT! @Kai, muffs have been popular for centuries, but women have managed to lug stuff when they've needed to. It isn't really that difficult if you have a cord attached so that the muff can hang from your wrist, or around your neck, when you're not using it - or simply pushing it up one arm, if you don't want the muff swinging from your wrist. I wear a shoulderbag, which isn't inconvenienced by the muff, but a LOT of muffs actually had pockets inside them, so your money, your keys, and your other bits and bobs fit inside the muff itself, making it a bag that kept your hands warm. If you include those little handwarmers that sell for .50-1.00 a pack, they can stay REALLY warm inside the muff! For women who expected to walk several miles during the course of a winter's day, muffs might be what kept frostbite at bay (especially if you tucked a hot potato inside to keep your hands even warmer). @La Petite, the muffs I have (worn one at a time, of course) are FABULOUS for standing in the unsheltered cold, wondering if SEPTA is finally going to send a bus so I can get home. In stores, while shopping, the muff can either dangle from its wristloop (usually attached, can be attached by oneself), or around one’s neck, on a long chain (seldom found thus nowadays, but again, can be added), OR, what I generally do: I shove it up one wrist like a big furry cuff whilst I use my hands, and then resume the Muff, Waiting position again when I’m done.

@Jeni, there are several fabulous/dorky re-enactors here; you’re in good company.

@Raincoaster, money WELL SPENT!

@Kai, muffs have been popular for centuries, but women have managed to lug stuff when they’ve needed to. It isn’t really that difficult if you have a cord attached so that the muff can hang from your wrist, or around your neck, when you’re not using it – or simply pushing it up one arm, if you don’t want the muff swinging from your wrist. I wear a shoulderbag, which isn’t inconvenienced by the muff, but a LOT of muffs actually had pockets inside them, so your money, your keys, and your other bits and bobs fit inside the muff itself, making it a bag that kept your hands warm. If you include those little handwarmers that sell for .50-1.00 a pack, they can stay REALLY warm inside the muff! For women who expected to walk several miles during the course of a winter’s day, muffs might be what kept frostbite at bay (especially if you tucked a hot potato inside to keep your hands even warmer).

]]> By: Vivian http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221879 Vivian Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:40:13 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221879 About 20 years ago I found a Suttles and Seawinds ruffled skirt in reds and greens. Shockingly, it also the only piece of theirs I've found in a plus size *and* it's long enough for me. It has a bit of black velvet trim so I usually wear a dressy black top and shoes, but I've been known to go with a red one, if I'm looking to really make a splash. It's my one piece of seasonal wear. (except for a few pairs of decorated socks) About 20 years ago I found a Suttles and Seawinds ruffled skirt in reds and greens. Shockingly, it also the only piece of theirs I’ve found in a plus size *and* it’s long enough for me. It has a bit of black velvet trim so I usually wear a dressy black top and shoes, but I’ve been known to go with a red one, if I’m looking to really make a splash. It’s my one piece of seasonal wear. (except for a few pairs of decorated socks)

]]> By: Plumcake http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221846 Plumcake Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:56:34 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221846 I knew I could trust Mistress MJ to have room enough for a keyboard! I knew I could trust Mistress MJ to have room enough for a keyboard!

]]> By: La Petite Acadienne http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221845 La Petite Acadienne Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:54:02 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221845 Evidently MJ has learned the art of typing with her nose.... Evidently MJ has learned the art of typing with her nose….

]]> By: Karol http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221812 Karol Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:15:41 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221812 A red sweater with a touch of sequin always brings a holiday warmth to me. Problem is, living in California, I sometimes forget to pull it out from the back of the closet. And when this happens, I have to wait till the next year and hope i don't forget again. What can I say, it has its limitations and just works best during the holidays. A red sweater with a touch of sequin always brings a holiday warmth to me. Problem is, living in California, I sometimes forget to pull it out from the back of the closet. And when this happens, I have to wait till the next year and hope i don’t forget again. What can I say, it has its limitations and just works best during the holidays.

]]> By: MJ http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221805 MJ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:01:37 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221805 Coincidentally, I have my hands thrust deeply into my muff as we speak! Coincidentally, I have my hands thrust deeply into my muff as we speak!

]]> By: Margo http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221770 Margo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:19:33 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221770 Janey, my hat is doffed. Janey, my hat is doffed.

]]> By: Janey http://manolobig.com/2009/12/02/the-big-question-put-down-your-coffee-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-221764 Janey Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:30:51 +0000 http://manolobig.com/?p=3548#comment-221764 Winter means my gloves with SPIT and FIRE embroidered on the fingers. Winter means my gloves with SPIT and FIRE embroidered on the fingers.

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