Ditto. When I was in high school I had a 24" waist and 40" hips. Thank goodness I've found Lands End. They have cotton knit, elastic waist pants, in petite and tall, too. Sharon
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of otsisto Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 11:05 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE: [h-cost] sizing/quality of clothing In my family the problem with the pants is the thigh area. That is where the fat or muscle goes first. If you get pants to fit the waist your thighs have to be poured into the legs. If you get pants that fit the thighs, the waist is to big and you have to belt them tight to stay on and the fabric bulk is uncomfortable. Women born in my family tend to be 5'6" on up. De -----Original Message----- Sandy, I hear you girl! I wear a 14 or 16 depending on the cut. I am 5' 10". I have been buying men's pants and shirts for years. You can dress them up to make them look feminine. Women's pants are too short in length and the sleeves are too short. The other day I heard on a fashion show that 12 is considered a plus size. I think I was born a size 12 in clothing and shoes. Actually I crammed my feet into size 10 until a few years. Now I could find size 12 shoes at places like DSW. Most people look at me and think or ask if I wear a size 0 or 2. I am not round but wide and thin. I weigh the most I have every weighed and people still think I am underweight. My 5 y.o. granddaughter is going to have the same problem. She has my long legs and arms. Tonight I pulled her pants up because they were falling off of her. She said, "Grandma, I can never get pants to work right. They are either too short or too big in the waist." Penny E. Ladnier Owner, _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
