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Post by vita77 on Mar 13, 2005 10:10:35 GMT -5
I see occasional posts about clothing and fashion. I'm keenly interested in this topic, because overhauling my image has been so important in bolstering my self-confidence. That, in turn, has helped me stay OP and exchange my unhealthy habits for healthy ones.
Are there enough people interested in this topic to consider adding a special forum? I would be delighted to moderate or co-moderate. Some ideas off the top of my head:
Ideas for flattering a larger or plus-sized figure
Solving/camouflaging figure problems
Playing up your best feature
Buying the correct size bra
Sources for various types of clothing - exercise gear, event wear....
Tips for managing a wardrobe while losing weight, especially money-saving ideas
Clothing as a confidence-builder
Good causes that will benefit from too-big clothing donation
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Post by janek46 on Mar 13, 2005 16:32:03 GMT -5
Kathy..great idea!!!
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Post by Kippy on Mar 23, 2005 17:39:09 GMT -5
Kath, I'm late seeing this (I'm sorry) but I like it. I will send you some email so we can work up best approach.
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Post by vita77 on Mar 24, 2005 15:38:48 GMT -5
Be great, Kippy...thanks. If I can lend a hand with the recipe backlog, give a shout.
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Post by SkinnyDipr on Mar 26, 2005 4:25:39 GMT -5
You mean I don't have to wear all black?
Oh... I need HELP!
AM~
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Post by vita77 on Mar 26, 2005 13:26:27 GMT -5
Oh oh .... time to debunk the "black is slimming" myth!  |
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Post by pookie on Mar 26, 2005 13:43:40 GMT -5
whaddaya mean, myth?
< ---------------has a closet full of black!
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Post by vita77 on Mar 26, 2005 19:07:02 GMT -5
I'll be offering my LET GO OF THE BLACK therapy sessions if there are enough offenders who really want to change.
My last success story (former daily Dr. Marten shoe wearer) now declares that her favorite shoes are a pair of pink & orange Stuart Weitzman satin flats.
P.S. Some people DO look great in black...but 75% of us don't, including me. Changed my life when I let go of the black!
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Post by kathleen320 on Mar 27, 2005 14:24:44 GMT -5
I am so tired of wearing black. I'm looking forward to spring.
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Post by vita77 on Mar 27, 2005 17:39:16 GMT -5
Buy a new raincoat for spring, in one of the hot pastels! Today I felt like spring had sprung, despite the crummy cold Easter weather. (Mine's coral.)  |
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Post by Lizzie on Mar 28, 2005 0:35:10 GMT -5
Good idea... I could also use some tips about online shopping... or how not to hate trying on plus-sized clothes  |
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Post by mary on Apr 2, 2005 12:06:10 GMT -5
Kathy,
any luck starting a new forum? Sounds like fun!
I found this on a coldwater creek page...
tip:
choose v-neck tops for a verticla, lengthening line, or add a bright pin as a focal point
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wear jacket and blouses that reach below the hips. Silk with stretch shells and shirts in the same color.
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pants with a flat front, no pleats
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wear wide-leg or boot-cut pants for a narrower look
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darker colors create a long lean look (doesn't say black)
I have found as I loose weight and drop a size, I am better off giving away clothes away so I can't regress.
For many years I had a closet of clothes that were my fat, moderate and skinny outfits.
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Post by vita77 on May 2, 2005 12:51:07 GMT -5
Hi Mary...no, haven't started anything yet. I remember that Kippy was going to help, but had a busy period.
Those guidelines are pretty close to a lot of rules I have for myself! Got ivory slacks on today, tho ;-).
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Post by mary on May 2, 2005 14:48:44 GMT -5
Hope we can get this fashion idea going, I'd like to also focus on something other than food all of the time |
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