Comments on: Don’t be this boring, ever

By: Ariane

Ariane — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:22:04 +0000

I read that sentence as it scrolled past my reader here and in a couple of other places and kept thinking “What are they talking about? Seems weird but not worth discussing.” Finally I found a moment to read the post. Apparently it never occurred to me that it was a class to change the shape of her butt, I thought it was a class to educate her in what kind of jeans she should like – or something. Maybe I’ve had a teeny personal victory in the body shape battle. :)

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:29:37 +0000

Why did that make news anyway?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:23:49 +0000

I’m going to sign up for a class that addresses the issue that you should find jeans that fit your body, not find a body that fits your jeans.

By: lunaestrella

lunaestrella — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:29:05 +0000

godless heathen and lori, I stand corrected. I wasn’t aware that they raised their prices. I guess big boys are stuck in the same boat with the rest of us. That stinks that you have to go out to the boondocks to get clothes.

Oh just so you know, my hubby is a big guy too and can’t wear regular suits because his shoulders are too large.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:00:10 +0000

Yes, JC Penney does have extended sizes now and I bought a few cute pieces. They seem to not be cut right for my body, and run a bit small. I don’t feel comfortable wearing them, but it’s a step.

By: Alexandra Lynch

Alexandra Lynch — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:33:31 +0000

I am in the process of putting together a new wardrobe which works for me and for my needs and which includes a lot more linen pants and loose jackets and a lot fewer pairs of jeans.

By: randomquorum

randomquorum — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:26:38 +0000

OMG I have the calves that don’t fit boots too! I have very square, very big calf muscles, and unless the boots are stretchy somehow, I can’t zip them more than about halfway. Which is a shame, because I love boots!

But I had the same problem when I was at my all-time skinniest.

Maybe there’s something wrong with the cut of the boots?? Nah, that’s too easy…

By: SurfaceEarth

SurfaceEarth — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:26:12 +0000

Found you guys compliments of Mystery’s blog.

Not so sure I care about the jeans, but love the voice here!

By: slythwolf

slythwolf — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:15:49 +0000

Hell yes, it takes a long time to buy a new outfit, unless serendipity strikes. For shitsake, I’ve been looking for the right jacket and skirt for job interviews for over a year now and still haven’t found it.

By: living400lbs

living400lbs — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:40:47 +0000

@Fillyjonk – If you’re interpreting the “take WEEKS to put together an outfit” as “build an outfit from pieces already in one’s closet” then yes, that’s usually not the case.

I took it to mean “acquire all pieces of an outfit”, which speaks directly to Lesley’s post. It also reflects my experience. Although, with folks posting about the JCPenney article, I noticed they now have extended sizes. Hmm…