Day 287I cycled into town today, to pick up a free offer of a set of energy-saving light bulbs. Then, as my trouser situation is getting dire, I had a look at the new autumn range. Not really my scene - for 20 years, I have made my own using the same pattern but even having cut the pattern down, it's still too ridiculously baggy. I discovered, along with another woman, that if you want a 'mature woman style' in a smaller size, you have to ask for the model to be de-robed because the store only orders one each of the slimmer sizes and the models wear them. I never thought I would 'achieve' this. I am not this slender, however - the trousers were pleated at the back to hold them up.! 12 km cycle
6 comments:
I love the story and picture. Fat chance of me ever needing the smaller sizes. Your description of 'mature woman' style trousers does however conver an unfortunate picture of beige or grey polyester trousers with elasticated waists.
Beaudy! I'm sure we could do a whole series of drawings of these models from shop windows or inside shops, especially the ones that seem to be broken in half. Though onlookers would give us odd looks as we quietly draw them!
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Oh dear, after the last few days I would haave to be in the very mature size pants, i really hate my figure at the moment, it seems to have slipped badly and nothing looks right!
Me again! A friend called this afternoon with a bag full of bling clothes for me to choose for the wedding. (Given to her at the 'RSPCA Op Shop because the seller said no one would buy them!) One outfit - I look like a leopard. Another is like a tent except it makes me look like a Mother Superior, one is too see-through, etc. etc. I'll probably go with my comfortable black and white snakeskin pattern dress.
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Alison, have you seen:
http://www.patternsthatfityou.com/Slacks_Shorts.htm?
I just bought their skirt tutorial and although I haven't tried it yet, it seems good. The lady is Australian and offers good customer service. Check 'em out!
I saw this the other day and didn't have time to comment but I loved it! Great drawing and story. I'm afraid I've gone the other direction in terms of waistlines this year but hope the tide is turning, to mix a metaphor.
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