It's Finally HERE!!! The Famous Tweed Dress from BR Factory Store

I purchased the famous tweed dress first seen at Extra Petite from Annie (Really Petite) a few weeks ago and it has finally arrived!  Thank you so much for getting it for me.  Very much appreciated.  Anyway, I had hoped that it would come in time for PFC #5, but alas, it came just after.  It's probably better for a separate post anyway.  :-) 

Because I'm not a "tall petite" (i.e. above 5'3"), I knew that the dress was going to be at most right at knee level.  In this case, it is right below.  Because of the length, I probably won't wear flats with the dress as I want to look proportionate.  I suppose I could get the dress hemmed so I could wear flats OR heels, but I don't know, so help me decide!

So without further adieu, here are the pictures (I know, I know, they're a little fuzzy...I think it's time for me to get a new camera!)

Shoes: Anyi Lu

Bag: 442 McAdam

Here's another picture:

From the side:



For some reason, it looks longer if I'm standing in a very different pose:



So what do you think?  Any alterations needed?  Feedback would be great!

Who Alters Lingerie?

Tried going lingerie shopping at a boutique today. There were soooooo few 30 bands that they gave me 32 bands to try. Since 32 is a tad bit too big for me, they suggested that I alter them. Who does this? Also, why is it that 30 bands are more common in Europe (including the UK) but next to impossible to find here?

*ANGRY*

July Poll Results - Formal Wear and Fit

Last month, Shorty Stories asked whether you had trouble finding formal wear, especially bridal gowns.

39% of you said that you did, as alterations can get expensive.

45% felt that alterations did not have to be pricey

9% aren't petite, and therefore don't have trouble

6% chose other

Poll: Most people don't understand the real need of petites

Last month's question was: Do you think people who encourage alterations over petite sizes just don't understand the real need?

77.4% said: People who say this are usually not petite or don't care about good fit! It's about proportion, people!

19.4% said: Sometimes - there ARE regular sized clothes which work well on shorter women

Luckily, 0% said: Don't alterations already work? I didn't think people were that out of it (though I'm sure many are!!!)

3.2% chose "other"

March Poll Results: Alterations DON'T ALWAYS WORK!

Last Month's Question: Do you sometimes feel that your clothes need to be completely reconstructed in order for it to fit properly?






74% said: Yes! Even after hemming, the rise is still too long and sometimes the proportion isn't right.

24% said: No, not really, basic alterations work fine for me.

2% said: No, I don't need clothes altered. I buy off the rack and things fit fine.

0% said: "Other"

Since so many people said that alterations don't always work, why don't non-petite stylists/the fashion industry "get it"? Why do they push alterations, when reconstruction costs much more them simple hemming?

Advice on hemming pants

While the video is on hemming pants, it can be applied to other alterations as well, especially skirts and dresses. I also found a video advising on hemming by hand, for those of us who do not have a machine.