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If women have curves why are clothes cut straight up and down

I am still oxox — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:35:38 GMT

I am returning 4 tops to the other network, I am a woman with curves and I like to show them, my question is why is so much of the clothing for women, cut like it is for a man

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151949 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:39:31 GMT

I do not find this to be true.When you buy clothing in the proper size it should fit your curves perfectly.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:43:03 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I am returning 4 tops to the other network, I am a woman with curves and I like to show them, my question is why is so much of the clothing for women, cut like it is for a man

I have curves, too, but I don't want everything I wear to make me look like a stuffed sausage. It has nothing to do with dressing like a man! There's a time and place for everything.

As for the clothing you are returning, if the tops offered measurements, or you saw them on a model, you can usually determine if something is fitted, semi fitted or relaxed. JMO

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ShoppingDeprivedLady — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:48:56 GMT

I know exactly what you are talking about. I have an hourglass shape. 41-32-41 wear 38 DD bra. And either my shoulders in tops are too wide to accommodate my bust, or I fit in the shoulders and look like a fluzzy, showing my chest off to everyone. I always have to belt items to show I do have a waist, otherwise everything just hangs out as far as my chest which makes me look Apple shaped or pregnant.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:02:44 GMT

On me the items just seem to hang and I am ordering the right size

@ShoppingDeprivedLady wrote:
I know exactly what you are talking about. I have an hourglass shape. 41-32-41 wear 38 DD bra. And either my shoulders in tops are too wide to accommodate my bust, or I fit in the shoulders and look like a fluzzy, showing my chest off to everyone. I always have to belt items to show I do have a waist, otherwise everything just hangs out as far as my chest which makes me look Apple shaped or pregnant.

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Trinity11 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:14:05 GMT

Generally speaking, different lines of clothing have different specific measurements. I try and stick with those that fit me. There are quite a few different brands of clothing that cut for different body types. Banana Republic and the Loft both have different fits to choose from. So does Anne Taylor.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:14:09 GMT

I think the designers make the clothes for the models because their designs look best on very tall thin women. I applaud the Q for lines like D&Co, Joan Rivers Collection and Liz Claiborne that is designed for women of all ages and all sizes and shapes. The Q has other lines I think fit us all, but they are not my taste so I won't mention them.

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Sooner — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:21:44 GMT

Clothing on tv is cut to fit more people because it makes for fewer returns and unhappy people. Curves are all different. If you want to fit curvy, you need to shop at different paces and try on the clothing first to be sure the curves fit your curves.

I don't think a tv shopping outlet would do well selling curvy clothes to people. How could you possibly know if it fit and looked nice?

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chrystaltree — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:40:43 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I am returning 4 tops to the other network, I am a woman with curves and I like to show them, my question is why is so much of the clothing for women, cut like it is for a man

I'm a woman with curves, I have been all my life. I don't find that to be true at all. I never found that to be true, not even way back in my size 28 days. Perhaps it's the quality, style and type of clothing you are buying.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:43:44 GMT

@ShoppingDeprivedLady wrote:
I know exactly what you are talking about. I have an hourglass shape. 41-32-41 wear 38 DD bra. And either my shoulders in tops are too wide to accommodate my bust, or I fit in the shoulders and look like a fluzzy, showing my chest off to everyone. I always have to belt items to show I do have a waist, otherwise everything just hangs out as far as my chest which makes me look Apple shaped or pregnant.

That's not the clothes; that's do to your proportions. You are "busty", so when you buy to fit the girls, the shoulders are too large. You might be one of those women who has to have tops altered to get a good fit.

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CAMOGIRL — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:47:29 GMT

How about Lane Bryant?

Their sizes I believe start at 14. They are not just for larger women. Even though, these days I guess 14 is considered a larger size - ridiculous! Anyhow - check them out. I actually buy my bras from there - they fit great and they last forever. If you ever look at their ads - they use curvy models...

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I am still oxox — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:24:25 GMT

I think I figrued out what is needed, at least they could but bust darks in the tops to give them a bit of shaping, yes I know it takes time and money

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ladyroxanne — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:15:08 GMT

everyone has different curves in different places so you really need to try your garment on before purchasing unless you are that familiar with the designer and know your size.

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ShoppingDeprivedLady — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:22:00 GMT

Yes! Great place to buy bras. There isn't one within 100 miles of where I live, so visit the outlet mall in Oregon when we are on vacation on the coast. No sales tax too! I use to buy the wacoal bras but never found their fit equaled the price. But they do last a whole longer than other brands.

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Day1128 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:05:38 GMT

I agree. There are some t-shirts I used to buy at a local store, but they are made for people who have no hips. I am 5'3", 135 lbs, and trying to find something that is made for someone with a figure is challenging.

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SahmIam — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:09:08 GMT

I find this so funny as I always think "Not ALL women are built like an hourglass!!!!!"

I'm straight up and down with boobs. It's....impossible to find clothing that fits in the hips that isn't huge everywhere else. Looks like we all have problems finding clothes no matter our shape.

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Carmie — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:45:27 GMT

I am curvy with an hourglass shape and I too have trouble finding clothing. And to make it more impossible, I need petite sizes.

i shop for clothing at Christopher and Banks. They have pants for curvy women and their essential T's are wonderful. They are 100% cotton and have a wonderful give to the fabric. I don't need to size up to fit the girls and they are not tight, nor boxy.

Their clothing is made in misses, petite and plus sizes for straight and curvy bodies.

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italia8140 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:58:13 GMT

Not ALL women are CURVY. There are many women who are built straight with small waist and small hips who wear SMALL sizes.

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italia8140 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:07:44 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I think I figrued out what is needed, at least they could but bust darks in the tops to give them a bit of shaping, yes I know it takes time and money

?????????????????

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Texasmouse — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:11:55 GMT

@italia8140 wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
I think I figrued out what is needed, at least they could but bust darks in the tops to give them a bit of shaping, yes I know it takes time and money
?????????????????

I believe she meant bust DARTS.