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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / June 2004REALLY old clothes!
Last night I found a box in the basement that was full of clothes from the last time I weighed this little -- about 30 years ago. I had fun trying them on to amuse myself and DH. A couple of observations: - Sizes have changed. These were mostly 12s and 13s, and I now wear mostly 8s, and they fit the same way. (No surprise -- it's widely know that clothes keep getting bigger.) - Fashions have changed (no surprise here either :-) ). These were mostly sort of peasanty/ethnic dresses and knit sets. Early 70s is not a vintage that's come back into fashion, I'm afraid :-). There are a couple things I may keep, though. - I am bigger through the shoulders and upper back than I used to be at the same weight, and smaller through the hips/thighs. No doubt this is due to the weightlifting. I think there may be more where these came from -- will have to look around :-). Chris 262/145/ (145-150) > - Fashions have changed (no surprise here either :-) ). These were > mostly sort of peasanty/ethnic dresses and knit sets. Early 70s is > not a vintage that's come back into fashion, I'm afraid :-). There > are a couple things I may keep, though. You are now well equipped for retro parties. >Last night I found a box in the basement that was full of clothes from >the last time I weighed this little -- about 30 years ago. I had fun [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >Chris >262/145/ (145-150) That's really interesting, Chris, to be able to directly compare things that you wore all that time ago and see how the fit has changed. I agree about early 70s clothes. I remember that time well for various reasons, and although I guess we all thought we looked good at the time it isn't a style I'd like to see return. janice > I agree about early 70s clothes. I remember that time well for > various reasons, and although I guess we all thought we looked good at > the time it isn't a style I'd like to see return. Is it just me or is anyone else totally uninterested in wearing bell- bottoms or flared pants again? (it's the short thing again!)  SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 personally I think the whole "fashion" that's out there now is just disgusting. I have *never* in my life seen so many unflattering pairs of jeans in my life. My daughter included. We went to the mall the other day and EVERY 13-20 something year old girl was wearing jeans 2 sizes too small, flared leg and low rise, and almost everyone of them had no business wearing them as their tummies were not as attractive as they thought they looked lol. As a cowgirl(that looks really stupid when typed, but that's what I am I guess) I am sooo much more comfortable in my higher rise, boot cut or even straight-legged jeans(I do clip the cuff so that it fits around my shoe/boot and it frays like I'm a college student lol) Susan 280/192/165(mini)/140 ^ new sig :) > > I agree about early 70s clothes. I remember that time well for > > various reasons, and although I guess we all thought we looked good at > > the time it isn't a style I'd like to see return. > > Is it just me or is anyone else totally uninterested in wearing bell- > bottoms or flared pants again? (it's the short thing again!) > As a cowgirl(that looks really stupid when typed, but that's what I am > I guess) I am sooo much more comfortable in my higher rise, boot cut > or even straight-legged jeans(I do clip the cuff so that it fits > around my shoe/boot and it frays like I'm a college student lol) I *really* need some cowboy boots. Chances of finding any in Maine? Slim. There was a great pair at a yardsale last week but they were one size too small :-( SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >personally I think the whole "fashion" that's out there now is just >disgusting. I have *never* in my life seen so many unflattering pairs of [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >280/192/165(mini)/140 >^ new sig :) I'm not a fan AT ALL of the flared or boot cut jeans. I have a small waist and some hips, and it tends to do nothing for my body, I am much better with a straight leg. However, I am loving the low rise pants. Not ulra low or anything like that, and I make sure my belly is covered at all times, but the low rise is a god send for us gals who have tiny waists. Regular jeans, etc are huge in the waist to fit my can, and I have always had an aversion to belts. Ally 212/181/160 >I'm not a fan AT ALL of the flared or boot cut jeans. I have a small >waist and some hips, and it tends to do nothing for my body, I am much [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >have tiny waists. Regular jeans, etc are huge in the waist to fit my >can, and I have always had an aversion to belts. I'm with you, Alex, on liking the slightly low rise pants. While I wouldn't call my waist "tiny", it's apparently smaller proportionately than would be expected with my hips. (I have -- sadly -- a rather flat butt, but I have wide hipbones.) Chris 262/144/ (145-150) > >I'm not a fan AT ALL of the flared or boot cut jeans. I have a small > >waist and some hips, and it tends to do nothing for my body, I am much [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Chris > 262/144/ (145-150) Those slightly low rise pants work well for those of us without waists, too. I find most pants that fit me in the hip area are too small around the waist. The low rise fit much better. Beverly >>Last night I found a box in the basement that was full of >>clothes from the last time I weighed this little -- about [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > janice Hey! My pink pin-striped sport coat was snazzy! (yes, I really did have one!) > Hey! My pink pin-striped sport coat was snazzy! (yes, I > really did have one!) Did I go to the prom with you? ;-) SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >> Hey! My pink pin-striped sport coat was snazzy! (yes, I >> really did have one!) > > Did I go to the prom with you? ;-) Lol. No, I've never been to a prom. |
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