Peaceful Rainbow
Cathlete
Back in the 80's zeros were easy to find, and I still see lots of very skinny teens running around, so why are they now harder to find?
Any other petite women here? - Rant
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JeanneMarie
Cathlete
Well, I don't think zeros are hard to find in junior clothing. The problem is finding the zeros in women's clothing. There are a few things in junior styles that I might wear, but in general the junior clothes are too young looking as well as inferior quality. I want nice, stylish women's clothing in a size zero!
nancy324
Cathlete
JM, if you're ever in NYC, you should visit the Elie Tahari store in Soho. Everything comes in size 0, and the clothes are finely made, beautiful and sophisticated. They would suit you to a tee! Bloomingdales and Saks also have large departments. (For example, you would look great in this outfit: http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=455262&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results).
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JeanneMarie
Cathlete
I would love that, Nancy! We actually do have a Tahari store here, but the sizes are still not small enough. Maybe it's a regional thing?
mrsmel
Cathlete
I'm not petite and don't have a lot of trouble finding clothes that fit, but what I want to know (and have wanted to know for many years) is why don't women's clothes come in sizing the same way men's clothes do? Waist and inseam so everybody knows what to get. I know, that may not work as well for skirts, but for pants it would be perfect! Maybe women don't like/know their measurements, but it seems like that would be easier.
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nancy324
Cathlete
JM, is it a "Tahari" store or an "Elie Tahari" store? The brands are actually quite different.
JeanneMarie
Cathlete
Hmmm... good question! I am actually not sure. I thought it was Elie Tahari, but since I'm not finding the clothing in there that you mentioned, maybe it is just a Tahari store.
I'll have to make sure to notice the next time I am nearby!
Okay, the one I am thinking of is most likely Tahari. I googled Elie Tahari and realized we have one at Phipps Plaza here in Atlanta. I have actually been in that one before. I will have to go back now that you have recommended it! Thanks!
Sweettaka
Cathlete
I'm 5'1" and have a terrible time finding clothes in department stores. One department store stopped selling petite dresses. I also wear size 5 shoes and size 3.5 rings. I'm too curvy to wear boy clothes and specialty stores like Talbots can be expensive and the quality is not always good. Since I'm in my 50's I'm not comfortable with the thought of wearing junior size clothing...too tight and low cut. Good news is I retired from the corporate world last February so I don't need to try and find business casual clothes anymore. For the last several years I have to order everything online (shoes, coats, tops).
janie1234
Cathlete
I'm 5 feet tall and have a 6.5 size shoe. My best advice, . .is to make friends with a very good tailor. It sucks that we have to pay the extra $$$ but this is why I always try to buy on sale so it justifies the extra cost for tailoring. I also do most of my own alterations but I leave jackets to the professional. I also buy kids stuff 
My Uggs are kids sizes and I buy winter puffy coats, and t-shirts in big kids sizes. The good thing about kids stuff is that it is cheaper, . . .so I guess it all works out in the end.
My Uggs are kids sizes and I buy winter puffy coats, and t-shirts in big kids sizes. The good thing about kids stuff is that it is cheaper, . . .so I guess it all works out in the end.
JeanneMarie
Cathlete
Janie, it's funny you should say this, I have actually become very good friends with my alterations lady. She is my age, and about my size, so she knows exactly what to do when I bring in almost everything I buy to be altered.
I am so thankful for her. She mentioned the other day that she is considering moving out of town. I don't know what I'll do if she goes.
nancy324
Cathlete
I'm so envious of you! What's it like, being retired from the corporate world? I expect when I retire I will save about $10,000 per year on just clothes alone. Can't wait!
cockateils
Member
Being only 5 feet 1 1/2 inches tall and 95 lbs., I have major problems finding clothes that feet properly and I'm 64 years old still working at a corporate company in NYC. I was lucky to find a beautiful coat at Burlington Factory - size 0 - by J Lo (yes, Jennifer Lopez); lately I have found good luck with 0 petite pants in New York and Company but they don't have high turnover. I hate dress pants that have side slanted pockets and too low cut (another problem with pants today, very low hip huggers). I want high waist normal pants, long gone from my searching.
JulesMT
Cathlete
I just wanted to add that I'm 5'5" and wear a size 2 in pants. I have had great luck ordering pants and jeans from Victoria's Secret. They offer a choice of inseam (30"-36") in many styles and often run special offers of free shipping and returns on pants so you can try them out.
Shadowpup
Cathlete
Have been searching for a tailor too ... I'm 5'7", and wear 2/4 in pants, or a 0/2 in vanity sizing.
That's not the problem, because I can order what I need from Talbots and others, now that I've figured out which styles are long enough .... The problem is that I'm slim yet have relatively broader shoulders from working out. My waist is better in a small/4, and my upper body is a medium to large. Long waisted. An 8 is not bad; a 6 usually is too small in the shoulders. A ten sometimes fits. But, all of those look like tents on my waist. The problem is not cup size - I have to special order small sizes there - this is muscle. I don't have a body-builder shape, but am beginning to look moderately athletic and with work I'm beginning to get a nice V. In my conservative workplace I live in suits, and that's getting harder and harder to accomodate. Loose sleeves and tops help ... as does being in a conservative field where I can wear classics over and over. Still, sometimes I do need to replace an item! Does anyone have a recommendation for designers who are good for slender women, small breasted women with athletic muscling in shoulders and back? At 48 the junior section is a distant memory
That's not the problem, because I can order what I need from Talbots and others, now that I've figured out which styles are long enough .... The problem is that I'm slim yet have relatively broader shoulders from working out. My waist is better in a small/4, and my upper body is a medium to large. Long waisted. An 8 is not bad; a 6 usually is too small in the shoulders. A ten sometimes fits. But, all of those look like tents on my waist. The problem is not cup size - I have to special order small sizes there - this is muscle. I don't have a body-builder shape, but am beginning to look moderately athletic and with work I'm beginning to get a nice V. In my conservative workplace I live in suits, and that's getting harder and harder to accomodate. Loose sleeves and tops help ... as does being in a conservative field where I can wear classics over and over. Still, sometimes I do need to replace an item! Does anyone have a recommendation for designers who are good for slender women, small breasted women with athletic muscling in shoulders and back? At 48 the junior section is a distant memory
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JeanneMarie
Cathlete
Have been searching for a tailor too ... I'm 5'7", and wear 2/4 in pants, or a 0/2 in vanity sizing.
That's not the problem, because I can order what I need from Talbots and others, now that I've figured out which styles are long enough .... The problem is that I'm slim yet have relatively broader shoulders from working out. My waist is better in a small/4, and my upper body is a medium to large. Long waisted. An 8 is not bad; a 6 usually is too small in the shoulders. A ten sometimes fits. But, all of those look like tents on my waist. The problem is not cup size - I have to special order small sizes there - this is muscle. I don't have a body-builder shape, but am beginning to look moderately athletic and with work I'm beginning to get a nice V. In my conservative workplace I live in suits, and that's getting harder and harder to accomodate. Loose sleeves and tops help ... as does being in a conservative field where I can wear classics over and over. Still, sometimes I do need to replace an item! Does anyone have a recommendation for designers who are good for slender women, small breasted women with athletic muscling in shoulders and back? At 48 the junior section is a distant memory
Shadowpup, I can't tell from your post if we are similar body types for sure, but it sounds like we are similar. I am 5'7', like you, and very slender. I have a small waist (size 0 usually -- measures 24 inches), and also small hips (measures at 33-34 inches). My shoulders are also definitely the broadest part about me, and I have small boobs (thank goodness!
). Have you tried White House Black Market clothing? They do have suits, although maybe not as conservative as you need? Also, you might try BCBGMaxazria. I mentioned both of these upthread, so sorry if I'm repeating info you already read!WHBM has lots of seperates, which helps with people like us who are broader in the shoulders and slimmer in the hips!
nancy324
Cathlete
Does anyone have a recommendation for designers who are good for slender women, small breasted women with athletic muscling in shoulders and back? At 48 the junior section is a distant memory
I have the opposite issue. Small shoulders with big bazookas. One word: knits. Thank goodness for them!
