Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group
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I know some folks are only trying to lose a few pounds, but I'm sure their are quite a few people here in the plus size category. I'm there myself and have been for about 15 years. Do you find lack of attractive plus size clothes makes you spend less on clothes? Do you feel you would spend more if there were more attractive clothes in nice fabrics?
Here are some of my complaints:
1) I am sick of plus size clothes being made almost exclusively out of POLYESTER. I don't have so much a problem with bottoms (slacks and skirts) being made from polyester and polyester blends, But I don't like polyester for tops, especially in the spring and summer. If I find an all cotton or rayon top I like, I'll buy one of every color and I don't mind paying a fair price for them.
2) Bad cut/design. It seems that a lot plus size clothes are just made wider than misses and junior sizes instead of being designed for real plus size bodies. Tops are often too short. Pants again, just seem to be wider. They don't accommodate tummies or bottoms in the rise. I've purchased tall plus sized pants and hemmed them up just so they would come up to my waist.
3) Lack of size flexibility. We're all in this group because we're trying to lose weight or maintain a weight loss. Now I'm sure many of us have elastic waist bottoms, but how many elastic waists can you have?
If there were plus size clothes made from natural fabrics and low polyester blends that really fit, but also accommodated weight fluctuations, would you be more willing to buy them? Would you be willing to spend more for them because you'd be able to wear them longer?
I've thought about designing plus size clothes in quality fabrics that can accommodate significant weight loss without alterations. Do you think there would be a market for that?
Here are some of my complaints:
1) I am sick of plus size clothes being made almost exclusively out of POLYESTER. I don't have so much a problem with bottoms (slacks and skirts) being made from polyester and polyester blends, But I don't like polyester for tops, especially in the spring and summer. If I find an all cotton or rayon top I like, I'll buy one of every color and I don't mind paying a fair price for them.
2) Bad cut/design. It seems that a lot plus size clothes are just made wider than misses and junior sizes instead of being designed for real plus size bodies. Tops are often too short. Pants again, just seem to be wider. They don't accommodate tummies or bottoms in the rise. I've purchased tall plus sized pants and hemmed them up just so they would come up to my waist.
3) Lack of size flexibility. We're all in this group because we're trying to lose weight or maintain a weight loss. Now I'm sure many of us have elastic waist bottoms, but how many elastic waists can you have?
If there were plus size clothes made from natural fabrics and low polyester blends that really fit, but also accommodated weight fluctuations, would you be more willing to buy them? Would you be willing to spend more for them because you'd be able to wear them longer?
I've thought about designing plus size clothes in quality fabrics that can accommodate significant weight loss without alterations. Do you think there would be a market for that?
and then you have to consider that one store differs from another. example, if you buy clothes at Target and then go to Lane Bryant, their basic sloper (standard pattern) is different... it could be close, but still different
then even if the size is right plus size gals need to be fabric conscious cause not all fabrics are created equal when it comes to how they look on. example, I may wear a standard shirt of Torrid's size "4" but if it's a clingy, drapey, or very structured garment, I go for the Torrid size "5" because I don't want the wrong curves to be hugged.
If you are going to buy online, from a store you have never purchased clothes from before, take your actual measurements and use the company's size chart. That will save hassle, messy returns, and disappointment.
a GREAT way to start making your own clothes is do the body double mannequin, take a old long sleeve shirt and duct tape over it. have someone cut you out and then tape it closed again. stuff it, and then you can alter pre-made patterns or make your own patterns. there are tons of tutorials online.