UrbanBaby

06.13.08, 06:46 AM New York City
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Time and again, I find myself cringing when I see a 35 + y.o. woman wearing inappropriate clothes. Most of the time it is the pear-shaped ladies. I am afraid I too am becoming this way. What is flattering on this figure? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.13.08, 06:46 AM Flag

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I have never liked dressing in an age appropriate way. Sigh [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:47 AM Flag

what kind of clothing do you find inappropriate? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:47 AM Flag

For example - saw a woman today wearing a sweater set. It was black with a magenta trim. It sat right above her waist, accenting the pear hips. Seems appropriate, but looked horrid. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:48 AM Flag

or: ohhh I thought you meant really inappropriate like low rise, very tight, see through pants with a teensy top that is see through too [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:50 AM Flag

NO - I mean, women wearing what they think is ok - like business work stuff - and it really doesn't fit their figure any longer. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:50 AM Flag

gotha. I think women of all ages where things that don't go with their body type. It's just not that important to some and some really don't realize it doesnt' look good [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:52 AM Flag

We all have blind spots. I have that figure, and have to pick & choose clothes very carefully as a result. And I feel I'm always on the edge of appearing frumpy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:52 AM Flag

you're bigger on bottom than top? what's your build overall? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:52 AM Flag

skirts: aline is best or at least flared on the bottom to balance hips. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:54 AM Flag

^pants: wide or medium leg. no pockets that sit on your biggest part. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:55 AM Flag

^tops: fitted below bust to give you a waist. but if you have a tummy, find things that skim not bind. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:55 AM Flag

^dresses: skimming your lower body not hugging it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:57 AM Flag

^if you are short wide pant legs make you look like a munchkin. [ Reply | More