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04-15-2005, 04:26 PM
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I looked at Target swimsuits, and I liked the designs and the PRICES, but I had to go with one I found at JC Penny that was a lot more expensive, but had lots of bust support. My poor boobies are so deflated that they need a LOT of help, and the light support in inexpensive swimsuits (and even some more expensive ones) just don't do the job. *sigh*
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04-15-2005, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
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AND ... if you shop at Chadwick's, I just HAPPEN to have a coupon code that's good through 4/18 for 25% off any one item; they'll take it off the most expensive item you order. It works at Jessica London, too:
2151-61149-1349
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04-15-2005, 06:18 PM
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Jennifer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New York, NY
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Thanks, FG!
Funny that you mention the Target swimsuit boobie issue, because that was a dealbreaker for me with many I tried on, too. But the one I ended up getting had an acceptable level of support (less than I usually use, but enough to keep it from being vulgar!).
Thanks for the coupon code... we'll see what I can rustle up.
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04-16-2005, 02:11 AM
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Live for the Moment!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,030
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Jennifer - Holy Moly Girl! You're doing fantastic on your journey - I'm so proud of you.. I remember when you first started! Wow, you're truly an inspiration. And don't you worry, soon ALL of the plus sizes will be long gone!
Have you found a dress yet? Make sure to keep us posted when you do.. and like always, I want to see pictures!
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04-16-2005, 02:30 AM
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Beauty, Brawn and Brains!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: California
Posts: 3,010
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Ok, I know I'll get a lot of flack for suggesting this site. But it is my absolute FAV for buying dresses. It's just... well.... expensive!!!
They are GREAT for the inbetween sixes (plus-->regular).
But if anyone cares, their clothes hold up great! Even the DRY CLEAN ONLY that the Cute boyfriend threw in the washer AND the dryer. I almost had a heart attack.
http://www.kiyonna.com
Last edited by Goddess Jessica; 04-17-2005 at 08:19 PM.
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04-16-2005, 04:32 PM
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if only she'd lose weight
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Midwest, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goddess Jessica
the DRY CLEAN ONLY that the Cute boyfriend threw in the washer AND the dryer. I almost had a heart attack.
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My heart just stopped!!!
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04-16-2005, 09:27 PM
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Yeah... while we're on the topic; I need to get a prom dress that is acceptably stylish and not meant for "the church lady" I've gotten my last 2 formal dresses at Younkers.... but they were 3/4 lengths. I want a full length for my Jr. prom. Any suggestions?
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04-17-2005, 12:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,123
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Jessica London has some nice "special occasion" dresses. They aren't exactly YOUNG, but they're not church lady either, more on the sophisticated and classic side.
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04-17-2005, 08:18 PM
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Beauty, Brawn and Brains!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: California
Posts: 3,010
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Torrid young prom dress stuff is WAY cool.
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04-19-2005, 11:10 AM
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I climb mountains!
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Metro Atlanta
Posts: 2,188
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Jennifer and Apryl: I LOVE Alight.com. REALLY cute stuff!
Jennifer: JJill.com is a little pricier, but has really lovely, stylish stuff that's made well.
Good luck to both of you! I just purchased a whole new wardrobe because I really had just nothing to wear and am also going away to St. Maarten for a week and had literally NOTHING that fit. When I was steadily losing all of last year, I got smaller sizes of *just enough* clothing to get me through the weeks until I was another size smaller -- and last summer I was a bit heavier than I am now, and donated those clothes besides, since I lost still more before starting the chemo and then regaining some. And since I don't have the energy to shop for hours, I did all my purchasing online: JJill, Alight, Newport News, Speigel, Coldwater Creek, and Zappo's (for shoes.) I went OFF because I'm feeling so blue about my appearance -- mostly bald, up 21 pounds, no eyebrows, almost no eyelashes, several new scars......I've been prettier, I tell you! So some retail therapy did wonders! (And so do make-up, cool hats, and false eyelashes!) I'm doing my best to work it.....
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04-20-2005, 05:00 PM
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Abby's Mommy
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hickville Kentucky
Posts: 636
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Oooh...Sarah, St Maartin...You LLOOOOOVE it! My mom jsut gat back home from a cruise to there on Saturday!
Has anyone mentioned Anthropologie? They're pricy, but realllllly cute!
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04-20-2005, 10:37 PM
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Jennifer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 718
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Hey, guys -- I just wanted to thank you again for all your help and tell you that I FOUND A DRESS!!!! I'm thrilled, becuase it actually is a size 16 from Ann Taylor Loft, and what's even better is that it was significantly marked down. When I was trying it on, I immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was too small, but then I remembered watching my skinny friends try on clothes and thought... "hm, maybe it's supposed to actually fit like this!!!" I zipped it up and realized it fit just like it was supposed to -- snug but comfortable. Unfortunately, there's no picture of it on the website, so I will have to take a picture of it myself (maybe even with me in it - ha!).
I'm still a little nervous about my arms, which are still flabby, so I got a little cotton shrug to go over it. I'm hoping to have the courage to go without it -- hubby says it's better by itself.
Still gotta get shoes and jewelry, but I'm RELIEVED and absolutely thrilled to have another store where I can shop!!!! I'll be even more excited when I make that next jump from 16 to 14.
The head stuff is next -- I still feel like an interloper in the skinny girl stores. But nobody even looked at me funny when I took the dresses into the dressing room, so I think it is in my head at this point.
Thanks again for your help. Hope your seach goes well, too, Apryl!!!!
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