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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 09:25 AM
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Ok, I think I could make a lot of money with this:
Edited on Sun Oct-11-09 09:56 AM by Haole Girl
A website called slimmingdresses.com

In the website there would be only dresses with solids or slimming colors, no horizontal stripes, no large tacky prints, and plenty of plus sized dresses.

Sigh... if only there was such a website.


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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:05 AM
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1. Where do you carry
most of your weight? If you're like me and carry it mostly in your belly, then look for something with an empire waist. That always works so well for me. It doesn't have to be solids only, either. Look for something with embellishments above the empire to draw attention there.
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:30 AM
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6. Mostly in my gut
I found this:

http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Illusion-Top-Dress.aspx?PfId=171875&DeptId=17934&ProductTypeId=1

It was only $49. and I manipulated the system to get a 20% off coupon. Not too shabby. Crisis over... for this even, anyway. Thanks!
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:46 AM
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12. Be careful with that site.
It sells clothing from many plus-sized outfits. Usually if it's from Avenue or Jessica London, it won't be too bad, but if it's a Roaman's item it won't be worth crap.

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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:49 AM
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13. Uh oh...
I'll let you know how it goes.
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:54 AM
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15. You really do lose out on shipping costs
Edited on Sun Oct-11-09 11:11 AM by hippywife
when you order a Roaman's item. They are really poorly constructed cheap clothes and, of course, you pay shipping both ways if you end up having to return something.

And the colors are almost always not what was shown exactly.
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:25 AM
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18. I took your advice and canceled that order
After reading the reviews, I realized that dress might have problems anyway.

Usually, if something seems too good to be true it is. I've learned that much in life.

Thanks.
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:10 AM
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2. Something like these might work:
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:32 AM
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7. You're a good shopper!
I like the Midnight Magic one. I might watch that one & see if it goes on sale.
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:03 AM
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16. I have to be.
Edited on Sun Oct-11-09 11:04 AM by hippywife
I was just out looking yesterday and was running my requirements through my head:

Has to have sleeves
Cannot be white, yellow, orange, blue
Cannot have graphics like animal pics or prints
Has to be long enough

Hope you find something you love. :hi:
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:40 AM
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24. I checked out that website. I love it!
And best yet, I found out there is a store not far from where I live. I'm so there! :)
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 12:04 PM
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28. I was there yesterday
Edited on Sun Oct-11-09 12:12 PM by hippywife
and didn't see much I liked. Lots of sweaters mostly, not so many dresses in the store.

I can't where heavy sweaters, because with my hormones engaged, I am one! :rofl:

ETA: I did spend $200 in summer clothes there the first time I went in, tho.
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:14 AM
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3. Or put together a nice outfit like this:
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:33 AM
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8. That would be great for a more casual wedding
Edited on Sun Oct-11-09 10:33 AM by Haole Girl
Thanks again! :loveya:
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:20 AM
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4. Hmm. Call it showyourcurves.com. Most men I know like a woman with sexy curvy lines.
Skinny bony women just don't do it for me... O8)
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:34 AM
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9. Thanks Aristus
I'm changing my eating habits.. again. Hopefully, this time it will stick. I'm very tired of being overweight.
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:37 AM
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11. Well, you always look lovely to me...
:loveya:
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:22 AM
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5. Here are some more options on this page:
http://www.catherines.com/category/DRESSES-SKIRTS/Eveningwear/4652/pc/4559.uts?currentIndex=0&pageSize=43&defaultPageSize=16&mode=viewall&parentCategoryId=4559&categoryId=4652&type=category

(I've been working under the assumption you are still looking for a dress for the wedding and just changed your thread title, no?)
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:36 AM
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10. Saw those, actually
Only problem is the weather in India is still warm. Going to south India in about a month & needed something not so much for winter. Thank you again... I really do appreciate all of your help! :hi:
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 10:52 AM
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14. what about a solid pastel...?
what colors go with your skintone? what about a jewel tone...?
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:26 AM
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19. Solid pastel may work
I'm still shopping now... though it is driving me crazy. :-(
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:30 AM
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21. try to relax and have fun with it. Good Luck...post some pics of
some of options if you want........what sites have you been shopping?
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:32 AM
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22. What sites have I been on?
Enough to make me want to check myself in at the nearest psychiatric hospital. :-(
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:44 AM
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26. perhaps it would easier to shop IRL rather than online...
:shrug:
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:13 AM
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17. Haven't shopped this one yet but
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:27 AM
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20. There are so many dresses on that website...
I think I'm getting dizzy.

:crazy:
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:44 AM
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27. I know!
Edited on Sun Oct-11-09 11:57 AM by hippywife
I'm up to page 53! But there are some really lovely choices and the prices tell me that they are not too cheaply made but aren't too expensive, either. You'd definitely have a nice dress to use for other occasions, too. It wouldn't just sit in the closet.

I'd say if you can't find a dress here, you can't find it anywhere!

I'm liking this site! LOL

I think this one is stunning:
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/20791/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b

Or this one:
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/21322/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b

Oooh!
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/16795/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/16975/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/11456/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/13760/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b
http://www.zaftique.com/index.php/detail_page/11613/4f59cd46ba2938fc81d990c43835255b
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:37 AM
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23. Sounds like a great business plan!
Any chance you could also stock some clothes that make a graying fifty something guy not look like a graying fifty something guy?
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 01:12 PM
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29. But you see, that is the unfair part
Men are distinguished with gray hair. Such a double standard. grr
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Duer 157099 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 11:43 AM
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25. So whatcha waiting for? Go start it
Here I'll point you in the right direction:

http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html

and if you need help, you can always find some over here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=242&topic_id=26796&mesg_id=27302
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-11-09 01:13 PM
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30. Thanks!
I should put my bite where my bark is, huh? Or am I mixing up my cliches? :-)
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