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This Week I Love …
… my leather punch. I thrift most of my belts. This means I get them for bargainous prices, but it also means that I sometimes compromise on fit. And since some belts need to fit closer than others –...
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Reader Request: Pants That Pull
Highly e-mailed me this question: I’m at a loss when it comes to fitting pants … My main problem is the horizontal pulling/creasing you get across the top of the thighs/pelvis. I have trouble finding...
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Fascinating and Fashionable: Denise, Owner of a Plus Size Boutique
I was present for the grand opening of Bombshell Boutique in St. Paul, and have been a fan of owner Denise Alden’s fabulous shop ever since. She stocks gorgeous, covetable clothing and proves to her...
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Reader Request: Rise and Crotch Fit for Pants
Reader S. e-mailed me this question: I have a problem with almost all pants…its a little difficult to describe. Pants, even with a 36 inch inseam pinch my lady parts. They fit the rest of me just...
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Reader Request: When to Make Shopping Compromises
Reader Monica e-mailed me this question: You’ve mentioned before that you’re lucky enough to generally be able to wear most clothes off the rack in a standard size. I have my share of fit challenges,...
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Body Knowledge, Body Acceptance
My clients teach me so much, friends. They show me how little I really know about style and body image, and reinforce my belief that having conversations about where those two topics overlap can be a...
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It’s Not You, it’s the Clothes
On writing this, I’ve just returned from the tailor. I needed two pairs of pants and a dress hemmed; Both were MILES too long, and I am 5′ 5.5″, which is quite an average height for an American gal...
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Random Tip Roundup: Fit and Sizing
Just for kicks, I thought I’d share a few fit and sizing tidbits that have been floating around in my head of late! * * * * * The fuller the skirt, the shorter the hemline feels. If, like me, you...
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The Pros and Cons of Standardized Sizing
If you’ve ever gone clothes shopping – and I’m gonna go out on a limb here and assume you have – you are likely aware that a size 12 at the Gap fits differently from a size 12 at J.Crew. Doesn’t...
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Body Shifts
Around the time I graduated from college, my body shifted. I hadn’t gained any weight, but I noticed that my clothes were fitting my curves differently. They were snug where they’d once been loose,...
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Due to technical issues, this post can now be found here. Thanks for your understanding! The post How to Get Rid of Muffin Top appeared first on Already Pretty | Where style meets body image.
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How to Get Rid of Muffin Top
Disqus closed comments randomly again. HURRAH. Here’s a repost with an open thread … Back in the fall, I had a speaking gig at a big financial corporation in St. Paul. Once we dug into the Q&A – my...
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How to Love Something From Afar Without Buying It
Transitioning to a new aesthetic (details here and here) meant getting rid of LOTS of stuff, and also meant doing some very fun shopping. A group of beloved and versatile items made the transition,...
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Clothing Versus Body
In college, I wore what my peers wore. I had a limited budget, limited resources, and limited interest in style so I just imitated what I saw. And what I saw was jeans, jeans, flannel, Doc Martens,...
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Does it Fit vs. Does it WORK
Above you see two outfits that never hit the blog. They’re both perfectly fine outfits, but their main players – the dress and the utility vest – have long since been donated. Because while they may...
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A Half-baked Argument for Clothing Rental Services
Nestled in between the clothes that look horrific on you in the dressing room and never get purchased and the ones that work perfectly years after you’ve bought them is a group of very cagey items....
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Reader Request: Reclaiming Your Style
Reader A emailed me this question: Have you done a post on reclaiming one’s style after major life changes? I’ve had a LOAD of life changes recently and I feel lost. Divorce Living on my own with 2...
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Body Knowledge, Body Acceptance
My clients teach me so much, friends. They show me how little I really know about style and body image, and reinforce my belief that having conversations about where those two topics overlap can be a...
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The Pros and Cons of Standardized Sizing
If you’ve ever gone clothes shopping – and I’m gonna go out on a limb here and assume you have – you are likely aware that a size 12 at the Gap fits differently from a size 12 at J.Crew. Doesn’t...
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Make it Work
No style expert worth her salt will openly condone wearing clothes that don’t fit. But THIS style expert knows that weight fluctuates, hand-me-downs happen, and occasionally a bargain lands in your...
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