johnart said:

Serious said:

Hey it's a cute dress and the only one of all the ones I posted that would probably not look aweful on me .

I like the cut and the color, but it's "clubby" to me.

She could wear it to the Honey Pot (she'll know what I'm talkin about ).

I'm not sold on the under-tit chunky detail or the romper room loops holding the straps to the dress.

She would look great in it IMO. The shape is perfect for small curvy women if they have nice legs.

Genesia said:

PunkMistress said:

You know what? Wrap dresses are the only style that consistently look good on me. I often need a safety pin or two to keep them modest up top, but overall it's a good pick for draping the lady lumps in a flattering way.

Get yourself a wrap dress and take it to a seamstress. She can sew a tiny snap or hook right where you need it. That way, you won't be poking holes in the fabric and trying to get it right every time.

Great idea.

That's exactly the kind of advice I'm looking for, thanks.

Serious said:

Or what about something like this?

yes, please!

johnart said:

Serious said:

Hey it's a cute dress and the only one of all the ones I posted that would probably not look aweful on me .

I like the cut and the color, but it's "clubby" to me.

She could wear it to the Honey Pot (she'll know what I'm talkin about ).

I'm not sold on the under-tit chunky detail or the romper room loops holding the straps to the dress.

Yes! Clubby. I'm not clubby.

johnart said:

Serious said:

Or what about something like this?

Is she auditioning for a Prince video?

Come

U should Do THAT baby ...

Serious said:

johnart said:

I like the cut and the color, but it's "clubby" to me.

She could wear it to the Honey Pot (she'll know what I'm talkin about ).

I'm not sold on the under-tit chunky detail or the romper room loops holding the straps to the dress.

She would look great in it IMO. The shape is perfect for small curvy women if they have nice legs.

She would look great in a cardboard box with head, arm and leg cut outs. Some people just have it.

I said I like the cut (shape).

Mach said:

johnart said:

Is she auditioning for a Prince video?

Come

U should Do THAT baby ...

The bracelets on both hands is driving me nuts. If you're Wonder Woman or Cleopatra you should really leave one wrist alone.

johnart said:

Serious said:

She would look great in it IMO. The shape is perfect for small curvy women if they have nice legs.

She would look great in a cardboard box with head, arm and leg cut outs. Some people just have it.

I said I like the cut (shape).

Yeah I know you did . And I posted it for the shape mostly anyway.

And you are very right about the bolded part!

johnart said:

Mach said:

Come

U should Do THAT baby ...

The bracelets on both hands is driving me nuts. If you're Wonder Woman or Cleopatra you should really leave one wrist alone.

Her leg butt posture is cracking me up

Mach said:

johnart said:

The bracelets on both hands is driving me nuts. If you're Wonder Woman or Cleopatra you should really leave one wrist alone.

Her leg butt posture is cracking me up

She's about to break into some Hairography.

johnart said:

Mach said:

Come

U should Do THAT baby ...

The bracelets on both hands is driving me nuts. If you're Wonder Woman or Cleopatra you should really leave one wrist alone.

I usually wear bracelets on both wrists. My wrists are so very skinny and I am so pale, I look nude without.

johnart said:

Mach said:

Her leg butt posture is cracking me up

She's about to break into some Hairography.

NDRU said:

Serious said:

Or what about something like this?

yes, please!

PunkMistress said:

Shyra said:

I would think this would be the perfect style of dress for you, Punkie. The empire would set off your "pretty girls" and soften your round hips.

Way too short and...shiny.

Yeah, this particular dress is, but I meant an empire waist and fuller skirt would look good on you.

If you sewed, you could make this...

[img:$uid]http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/V1225.jpg[/img:$uid]

or this...

[img:$uid]http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/V1207.jpg[/img:$uid]

or this...

[img:$uid]http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/V1189.jpg[/img:$uid]

or this...

[img:$uid]http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/V1194.jpg[/img:$uid]

or this...

[img:$uid]http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/V1153.jpg[/img:$uid]

I could go on and on...

Serious said:

I like that style wish they made them generous enough in the bosom area

I have a short wide torso and big boobs I look fat in anything

ZombieKitten said:

Serious said:

I like that style wish they made them generous enough in the bosom area

I have a short wide torso and big boobs I look fat in anything

You could just go without a top. Just wear tassels:

(problem solved. You are welcome!)

Shyra said:

PunkMistress said:

Way too short and...shiny.

Yeah, this particular dress is, but I meant an empire waist and fuller skirt would look good on you.

Because my boobs are so...full, I worry that an empire waist will make me look like my whole body is as fat as they are. Maybe not. I'll try some of those styles next time I go shopping.

PunkMistress said:

Shyra said:

Yeah, this particular dress is, but I meant an empire waist and fuller skirt would look good on you.

Because my boobs are so...full, I worry that an empire waist will make me look like my whole body is as fat as they are. Maybe not. I'll try some of those styles next time I go shopping.

I feel like I'm naysaying everything.

But that's why I started this thread, nothing seems to work!

Serious said:

Now that's hot.

johnart said:

Serious said:

She would look great in it IMO. The shape is perfect for small curvy women if they have nice legs.

She would look great in a cardboard box with head, arm and leg cut outs. Some people just have it.

I said I like the cut (shape).

I've said it before and I'll say it again: internet friends are the sweetest friends.

John, where are you with some dresses? You should be able to pick something out, you measured my body with your palms for chrissakes.

PunkMistress said:

Shyra said:

Yeah, this particular dress is, but I meant an empire waist and fuller skirt would look good on you.

Because my boobs are so...full, I worry that an empire waist will make me look like my whole body is as fat as they are. Maybe not. I'll try some of those styles next time I go shopping.

The problem is that your boobs are always going to pull a waistline like that higher in the front, because the distance from the shoulder to the waistline isn't long enough.

It'd be better to look for something with a raised waist versus a true empire style - or to create your own empire with a belt. (That way, you can put it at the exact level you want.) Try to avoid having anything cut you right below the bust - or you'll create a "boob shelf." Give it a little room below the bust.

Here's a dress that it would actually be worth trying to find someone to make - just for the options it offers. It's very simple (so wouldn't cost a lot to have made), there's almost no fitting involved (the long sash does most of the work there), and it'd give you a zillion options...

[img:$uid]http://butterick.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/B5606.jpg[/img:$uid]

http://butterick.mccall.c...age_id=147

Genesia said:

PunkMistress said:

Because my boobs are so...full, I worry that an empire waist will make me look like my whole body is as fat as they are. Maybe not. I'll try some of those styles next time I go shopping.

The problem is that your boobs are always going to pull a waistline like that higher in the front, because the distance from the shoulder to the waistline isn't long enough.

It'd be better to look for something with a raised waist versus a true empire style - or to create your own empire with a belt. (That way, you can put it at the exact level you want.) Try to avoid having anything cut you right below the bust - or you'll create a "boob shelf." Give it a little room below the bust.

Here's a dress that it would actually be worth trying to find someone to make - just for the options it offers. It's very simple (so wouldn't cost a lot to have made), there's almost no fitting involved (the long sash does most of the work there), and it'd give you a zillion options...

[img:$uid]http://butterick.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/B5606.jpg[/img:$uid]

http://butterick.mccall.c...age_id=147

Some really cute styles there.

Being short, though (5' 3"), would I look lost in all that fabric?

PunkMistress said:

Genesia said:

The problem is that your boobs are always going to pull a waistline like that higher in the front, because the distance from the shoulder to the waistline isn't long enough.

It'd be better to look for something with a raised waist versus a true empire style - or to create your own empire with a belt. (That way, you can put it at the exact level you want.) Try to avoid having anything cut you right below the bust - or you'll create a "boob shelf." Give it a little room below the bust.

Here's a dress that it would actually be worth trying to find someone to make - just for the options it offers. It's very simple (so wouldn't cost a lot to have made), there's almost no fitting involved (the long sash does most of the work there), and it'd give you a zillion options...

[img:$uid]http://butterick.mccall.com/filebin/images/product_images/Full/B5606.jpg[/img:$uid]

http://butterick.mccall.c...age_id=147

Some really cute styles there.

Being short, though (5' 3"), would I look lost in all that fabric?

No, because the dress, itself isn't voluminous. Look at the line drawing...

[img:$uid]http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/newsletters/img.sewingtoday.com/cat/10000/add_img/B5606.gif[/img:$uid]

The dress is shaped. Plus, you would control a lot of fullness by virtue of the fabric you choose. This dress must be made from a knit - and a fairly light knit, frankly. Something like a rayon/spandex jersey.

A medium-scale print like this would be awesome.

[img:$uid]http://www.marcytilton.com/images/category905/ZARA.jpg[/img:$uid]

http://www.marcytilton.co...mp;cid=905

Genesia said:

PunkMistress said:

Some really cute styles there.

Being short, though (5' 3"), would I look lost in all that fabric?

No, because the dress, itself isn't voluminous. Look at the line drawing...

[img:$uid]http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/newsletters/img.sewingtoday.com/cat/10000/add_img/B5606.gif[/img:$uid]

The dress is shaped. Plus, you would control a lot of fullness by virtue of the fabric you choose. This dress must be made from a knit - and a fairly light knit, frankly. Something like a rayon/spandex jersey.

A medium-scale print like this would be awesome.

[img:$uid]http://www.marcytilton.com/images/category905/ZARA.jpg[/img:$uid]

http://www.marcytilton.co...mp;cid=905

Thanks so much.

I also find that slightly stretchy knits are the most forgiving/flattering.

PunkMistress said:

Genesia said:

No, because the dress, itself isn't voluminous. Look at the line drawing...

[img:$uid]http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/newsletters/img.sewingtoday.com/cat/10000/add_img/B5606.gif[/img:$uid]

The dress is shaped. Plus, you would control a lot of fullness by virtue of the fabric you choose. This dress must be made from a knit - and a fairly light knit, frankly. Something like a rayon/spandex jersey.

A medium-scale print like this would be awesome.

[img:$uid]http://www.marcytilton.com/images/category905/ZARA.jpg[/img:$uid]

http://www.marcytilton.co...mp;cid=905

Thanks so much.

I also find that slightly stretchy knits are the most forgiving/flattering.

They sure are. That's a lesson I've learned in the last few years, myself. That - and that the right print can camouflage a multitude of sins.

how the hell am I supposed to get into that origami shit!?!

JerseyKRS said:

how the hell am I supposed to get into that origami shit!?!

JerseyKRS said:

how the hell am I supposed to get into that origami shit!?!

Suck it up, big guy!

Actually, I'm sure johnart would be happy to give you lessons.

PunkMistress said:

johnart said:

She would look great in a cardboard box with head, arm and leg cut outs. Some people just have it.

I said I like the cut (shape).

I've said it before and I'll say it again: internet friends are the sweetest friends.

John, where are you with some dresses? You should be able to pick something out, you measured my body with your palms for chrissakes.

True

I don't think you wanted me picking out stuff last night

I do like the cut on some of what Genesia picked out. I'll look around for some styles on Mon, when my crazy family leaves and the screaming and hollarin has subsided.