Milaandra Posted July 4, 2013 #326 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I am more or less borderline plus size. I wear a size 12 on the bottom, but I'm quite chest heavy, so I wear a 16 in shirts. Since most dresses don't really allow for larger cup sizes, I try a lot of plus sizes on as well as misses sizes. Do you ever order from Pepperberry's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted July 5, 2013 #327 Share Posted July 5, 2013 You look great. Is that a Dachshund in the picture? So cute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 And nice to see that he is wearing his formal attire too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 7, 2013 #328 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I just purchased these two dresses. When I saw the prices and saw that I would get an additional 35% off from an exclusive email offer, I couldn't help it. That puts them each around $10 - $12. I think I ordered them one size too big, strictly because of my bust, but even if I have to get them altered, it will be worth it :D http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=65187&vid=1&pid=351626003 http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=65187&vid=1&pid=351580003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted July 7, 2013 #329 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I just purchased these two dresses. When I saw the prices and saw that I would get an additional 35% off from an exclusive email offer, I couldn't help it. That puts them each around $10 - $12. I think I ordered them one size too big, strictly because of my bust, but even if I have to get them altered, it will be worth it :D http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=65187&vid=1&pid=351626003 http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=65187&vid=1&pid=351580003 I love the strapless one, really cute. Thanks for the reminder to check there; I found a dress on the Gap site that looks just like an Old Navy dress I had bought online last year and DH shrunk. http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=82417&vid=1&pid=453720003 The sizing may be too large but it will most likely shrink again. :o I just signed up for the emails also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 7, 2013 #330 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I love the strapless one, really cute. Thanks for the reminder to check there; I found a dress on the Gap site that looks just like an Old Navy dress I had bought online last year and DH shrunk. http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=82417&vid=1&pid=453720003 The sizing may be too large but it will most likely shrink again. :o I just signed up for the emails also. I like that one you posted as well; cowl neck works well with my bust. The strapless is my favourite and now I'm thinking I should've ordered them in both sizes, just in case but oh well. I could only use my coupon once so I wouldn't get them for the same price. Right now, there's a general 20% off on the website that you would be able to take advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted July 8, 2013 #331 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I like that one you posted as well; cowl neck works well with my bust. The strapless is my favourite and now I'm thinking I should've ordered them in both sizes, just in case but oh well. I could only use my coupon once so I wouldn't get them for the same price. Right now, there's a general 20% off on the website that you would be able to take advantage of. I ordered the cowl neck in black, the blue was gone and I also got the blue strapless to try. The shipping and returns makes it too good of a deal not to try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 9, 2013 #332 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I ordered the cowl neck in black, the blue was gone and I also got the blue strapless to try. The shipping and returns makes it too good of a deal not to try them. Nice! Let me know if they work out for you. I got my shipping confirmation today so I may have it by tomorrow. I'm anxious to try them on - for such a great deal, I'd hate to have to return them. Sent from my iPhone using the Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 9, 2013 #333 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well, I got my dresses today and they are both unfortunately a no go. They couldn't even zip up! My chest just wouldn't let it happen LOL Oh well, I also ordered a bag that I'm now in love with, so the whole purchase won't be returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted July 9, 2013 #334 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well, I got my dresses today and they are both unfortunately a no go. They couldn't even zip up! My chest just wouldn't let it happen LOL Oh well, I also ordered a bag that I'm now in love with, so the whole purchase won't be returned. At least it wasn't a total washout! I hate it when I order something and spend days anticipationg its arrival and then when it comes it doesn't fit!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 9, 2013 #335 Share Posted July 9, 2013 At least it wasn't a total washout! I hate it when I order something and spend days anticipationg its arrival and then when it comes it doesn't fit!:( I know, I'm glad it wasn't the only thing I ordered. But for my upcoming cruise, I plan to be very casual and they were a bit fancier than I was expecting, so I got over it quickly LOL Sent from my iPhone using the Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted July 10, 2013 #336 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I know, I'm glad it wasn't the only thing I ordered. But for my upcoming cruise, I plan to be very casual and they were a bit fancier than I was expecting, so I got over it quickly LOL I'm glad the the bag was a winner at least. I love tracking numbers! Mine has been shipped and they say it will arrive by the 17th. :rolleyes: I used to work next to the Gap warehouse, so I'm thinking Thursday the 11th as the latest for delivery. I'm mostly worried about the length of the dresses. I'm only 5'2" but it's had to tell if skirts will reach my knees when the models are usually tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 10, 2013 #337 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm glad the the bag was a winner at least. I love tracking numbers! Mine has been shipped and they say it will arrive by the 17th. :rolleyes: I used to work next to the Gap warehouse, so I'm thinking Thursday the 11th as the latest for delivery. I'm mostly worried about the length of the dresses. I'm only 5'2" but it's had to tell if skirts will reach my knees when the models are usually tall. You will probably get it today. I'm 5'4" and when I put the dress on, it hit me right above my knee, if that helps. They are opening a Gap Factory store near my house on Friday and I got a 15% coupon so I will stop in. Sent from my iPhone using the Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted July 12, 2013 #338 Share Posted July 12, 2013 You will probably get it today. I'm 5'4" and when I put the dress on, it hit me right above my knee, if that helps. They are opening a Gap Factory store near my house on Friday and I got a 15% coupon so I will stop in. I'm near the Vaughan Mills mall Gap Factory store. You were right, both dresses hit me around the knees but both are going back. I compared the new black cowl neck dress with my shrunken Old Navy One and Mom and I both like the old one better. It works pretty good if I pull the waist down to a drop waist and I've already sewn up the giant arm holes on it. What is with the giant arm holes on some clothes. Is showing an inch or more of the side of my bra in fashion now? The blue/white striped dress is cute, love the fabric and the sewing is nicely done. However the top gaps away from me a bit and it's more than I want to fix. I have a lot more up top then the model. Had my Mom take photos this morning but Photobucket is fighting my trying to resize them. I thought it was pretty funny that there was a Gap ad with the same dress on the Photobucket page. Please don't mind the no makeup, no shoes, arm band covering an oven burn, etc...I think the addition of a Springer Spaniel makes up for all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 15, 2013 #339 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I'm near the Vaughan Mills mall Gap Factory store. You were right, both dresses hit me around the knees but both are going back. I compared the new black cowl neck dress with my shrunken Old Navy One and Mom and I both like the old one better. It works pretty good if I pull the waist down to a drop waist and I've already sewn up the giant arm holes on it. What is with the giant arm holes on some clothes. Is showing an inch or more of the side of my bra in fashion now? The blue/white striped dress is cute, love the fabric and the sewing is nicely done. However the top gaps away from me a bit and it's more than I want to fix. I have a lot more up top then the model. Had my Mom take photos this morning but Photobucket is fighting my trying to resize them. I thought it was pretty funny that there was a Gap ad with the same dress on the Photobucket page. Please don't mind the no makeup, no shoes, arm band covering an oven burn, etc...I think the addition of a Springer Spaniel makes up for all that. The dress looks great on you! At that price, it's almost worth it to have it altered. Yeah, I noticed that too that every website I went on, I saw the bag pop up in the advertisement! LOL I went to the Gap factory store on the weekend and didn't seem much in terms of dressy dresses, but did buy one that I will probably wear for boarding on my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted July 16, 2013 #340 Share Posted July 16, 2013 DH and I are spending two days in Michigan before a wedding in Windsor, Ontario this weekend, so maybe I'll find something new there. I'll be checking out the Gap and Banana Republic for sure for deals now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted July 18, 2013 #341 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Did I need another semi-formal outfit for my next cruise? NOOOOOOO Did that stop me from buying one? NOOOOOOOOO Dillards was having one of their "extra 30% off sale merchandise for card holders" sale. I found a butter yellow three piece outfit, a beautiful long blue over jade dress and a black skirt. The skirt was too long so I was saved from that. The blue/jade dress was made for a tall person with a long torso (I am short waisted and have shrunk down to 5 feet 1 inch) so I didn't get that. The yellow three piece fit perfectly even the length of the skirt just came to the bottom of my knee. Oh, darn! I had to buy it. I think I am going to take out the shoulder pads - I don't like the way they show. This is gorgeous! I agree about the shoulder pads. I do this with all tops in sheer fabrics. Attach them to your bra straps, and then you get the fitted look of the jacket, but the dress top hides the shoulder pads. The jacket will be too roomy in the shoulders without the pads, as it's made to have them shape the shoulders. I have "slopey" shoulders, so I have shoulder pads that I have attached to all my bras. I get a better look with more squared off shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted July 18, 2013 #342 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This is gorgeous! I agree about the shoulder pads. I do this with all tops in sheer fabrics. Attach them to your bra straps, and then you get the fitted look of the jacket, but the dress top hides the shoulder pads. The jacket will be too roomy in the shoulders without the pads, as it's made to have them shape the shoulders. I have "slopey" shoulders, so I have shoulder pads that I have attached to all my bras. I get a better look with more squared off shoulders. That's a great idea. I have very "slopey" shoulders also so that is a perfect fix. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted July 18, 2013 #343 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) That's a great idea. I have very "slopey" shoulders also so that is a perfect fix. Thanks! I found it all much easier to just sew them to my bra straps, because then they got washed at the same time as the bra. I buy them at Joann's Fabrics, cut them to fit my shoulder width, top stitch them all around, and then sew them to my bra strap. I find if I sew them underneath the strap, they lie flatter, and make sure they are even with the inside of the strap. No bulging that way under the garment. Edited July 18, 2013 by pcur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 19, 2013 #344 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I bought this dress today and I love it! It's easy to pack and it looks great on me. http://www.reitmans.com/Printed-Cross-Over-Dress/306783,default,pd.html?dwvar_306783_color=Black&cgid=Dresses&prefn1=silouhette&prefv1=Women&subcat=Dresses_Dresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted July 19, 2013 #345 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I bought this dress today and I love it! It's easy to pack and it looks great on me. http://www.reitmans.com/Printed-Cross-Over-Dress/306783,default,pd.html?dwvar_306783_color=Black&cgid=Dresses&prefn1=silouhette&prefv1=Women&subcat=Dresses_Dresses That's very cute. I haven't bought any new dresses yet on our shopping trip, but my DH found two new suits he needed. Hopefully I'll try to remember to get photos of my dresses for a wedding and reception tomorrow. I'm always the one with the camera and not in photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 20, 2013 #346 Share Posted July 20, 2013 That's very cute. I haven't bought any new dresses yet on our shopping trip, but my DH found two new suits he needed. Hopefully I'll try to remember to get photos of my dresses for a wedding and reception tomorrow. I'm always the one with the camera and not in photos. It was a great price too; I bought another one that was a similar style and since it was missing the belt, I got an extra 15% off, which was great. Yes, please take some pictures! I see that you are heading to the Southern Caribbean before me, so if you go to St Croix, St Maarten, St Lucia, Barbados or Antigua, please let me know how you enjoyed it. I'll also be in San Juan two days before the cruise, so any restaurant suggestions would be great as well :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat_in_cda Posted July 26, 2013 #347 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Found a great deal on a Maxi $20 and it loves great even on curvy fluffy gals :-) (not me in the pic lol) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted August 3, 2013 #348 Share Posted August 3, 2013 That is so pretty. May I ask where you got it? Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannago35 Posted August 3, 2013 #349 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I wore this dress to a function a few months back, and will wear it on either one of the elegant nights (and wow am I glad I got it on sale when I did wasn't even half this price!) http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Sheer-Sleeve-Sheath.aspx?PfId=384394&DeptId=26334&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=G&pref=ps Hubby said he liked this dress on me on a recent shopping trip, so I'll wear it on to the steakhouse for our anniversary dinner on Embarkation night & just dress it a bit with shoes/jewelry. Still need one more dress for the other elegant night or a dressy blouse, will probably shop in my closet for that one :) Edited August 3, 2013 by wannago35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarie1623 Posted August 4, 2013 #350 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) I just ordered this from onestopplus dot com. It's too long so I will have to have cut and hemmed. http://media.plussizetech.com/vendor/mm/8755_38917_mm.jpg Edited August 4, 2013 by dmarie1623 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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