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holiday shopping (clothes)?

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 08:38
by Avril
Hello everyone,Got most of my clothes but would like a maxi dress the only problem is i am just over 5f and the ones i have tried on are too long whre can i get pattite sizes at reasnable prices?Thank you Avril.

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 08:47
by blondie2211
Have you tried Kylie or other kids stores, my mum is 5' 1/4" - and that 1/4" is ohh so important to her. Anyway, that's what she tends to do ~ go to the kids sections or stores and she never has to hem them!

God luck :D

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 08:56
by dimrie
BHS and Marks and Spencers have a petite section.

Diane :)

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 09:44
by cheriton
Hi Avril im just under 5 ft i find dorothy perkins pettite good,also new look teenager section. Asda also do pettite . :) happy shopping . Dawn

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 10:27
by Avril
Hi again,thanks fo all your replies going shopping at weekend so i will try some of your sugestions :D

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 15:38
by Janice
Hi Avril

Wallis and Principles have petite sizes and lengths - I got 2 maxi dresses there last year.

Janice

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 17:14
by LynnJenny
hi try next they have some lovely maxi dresses and their clothers wash really well i have just got some lovely tops

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 21:14
by skilly
i am 5'7" so don't have a problem with length, I really would love a maxi dress but I wore one the first time round and wonder if I am too old.
I would appreciate an honest opinion , from my lady forum buddies :D
I am 56yrs young!

holiday shopping (clothes)?

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 21:35
by jivebunnie0
Not at all skilly! you're as young as you feel, wear what you feel comfortable in.

I love my cut off linen trousers..... but can also be seen in maxi dresses, knee length skirts.....I just give mini's a wide birth. :wink:

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 21:44
by skilly
Thanks JB, I too give minis a miss. The only time I would wear one is with black tights in winter, and then its not that short!
I did minis & midis the first time round also, isn't it funny how fashion keeps coming full circle?
I loved sixties fashion & geometric hairstyles!

holiday shopping (clothes)?

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 21:55
by jivebunnie0
Yeah me too, unfortunately I can remember them first time round too, but Sssssssssshhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone :roll: :wink:

PostPosted: 11 Jun 2008 21:58
by skilly
My lips are sealed :roll:

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2008 07:36
by WOMBLE
SKILLY & JB
You ladies are on your hols
anything goes what the heck be a chick :wink:
cos some of the younguns dont look that cool DO THEY :roll:
If you have it Flaunt it :wink: :wink:

JOHN

PostPosted: 24 Jul 2008 20:28
by skilly
I bought a maxi dress on Saturday and I now have a problem, do I wear flat sandals or wedges with it?
My sister says flat sandals but I don't really like them much as they make my feet look big :( .
Any advice would be appreciated.

PostPosted: 24 Jul 2008 20:34
by Fanny
skilly, either would look great so it comes down to what you'll feel more comfy in and whethere you'd wear the shoes with anything else - luggage weight in mind ha ha

fat feet would be hidden by your dress too - but I bet they're not fat at all :wink:
wedges are great and comfy to walk in but if your feet swell or if you went over on your ankle, you may regret it
decisions, decisions - who said this hol lark was easy

PostPosted: 24 Jul 2008 20:37
by skilly
I think you're right Fanny, I'll wear what I feel comfortable with.
I have big feet but theyre not fat so i think I'll stick to wedges.

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PostPosted: 24 Jul 2008 21:56
by jivebunnie0
skilly, you could also try kitten heels...... I love these, as I find it incredibly difficult to walk in high heels on some of the block paving they use out there. They look fabulous with a maxi dress, as well as cut offs :wink: