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Farmgirl Fashion:  Too old? and well....too plus size?  |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 12:33:50 PM
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I love the junk gypsy girls style of clothing! But I'm not as young and skinny (I call a spade a spade too) as they are.
At what point does it become less of a fashion statement (your own style) and more of a "that doesn't look good at all on her"?
You know what I mean???
Darlene
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 12:52:31 PM
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I don't think age or size matters. However, making sure the smallest parts of your body are accenuated can make a big difference. For instance for me, if I put a belt right under my breast...it makes my stomach (my largest part) look much smaller, my boobs do look bigger (they are already giant). But, to me that looks better then a big belly and smaller looking boobs. I know some people don't want their boobs to look big, but I think it looks better then like I said, a big stomach and smaller ones! lol haha Looks more balanced, etc. So the key is knowing how to wear the style that you like....
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 1:06:19 PM
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I think a lot of it is attitude. You look good to those who care about you. If it fits, shows your personality and makes you feel good, go for it.
I personally don't like to see short, short skirts on mature ladies, no matter what their size, or cutesy little bitty outfits made for teens.
Severely dated makeup and hair styles are a lot more unflattering. I heard long ago that "older ladies" should have short hair, nonsense! Wild a frazzled may be kid style but long and cared for is classic.
If a lady totters on high heels from balance issues she should give them up. If arthritis makes it hard to deal with lots of buttons there are other options. If you are comfortable in your clothes it gives you confidence.
Dress as you like! Be who you are. Don't worry about anyone who can't mind their own business.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 2:15:24 PM
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I am still a jeans and tshirt girl. I wore a prairie skirt and tshirt the other day just because around the house. Was a little surprised at the grandkids remarks. I like your dress dress Gigi, heard over and over. Seems I have never worn a dress or skirt around them that they remember. LOL So maybe I need to do that more often plus I felt good and comfortable wearing it. I do feel I am too "chunky" to wear them out.
~ Betty ~
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 10:00:57 PM
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I've found that a lot of times even though I hate the fabric of a outfit, the style works for my body type. I've started just taking EVERY thing to the changing room with me, and it always seems the stuff I hate worst on the hanger looks best on me, and the things I liked most on the hanger looks hideous on me! That's the common thread! lol haha No I have figured out certain heavier fabrics look better on me (the way they smooth my lumps! lol) and certain cuts look better.
I will tell you, one huge thing that ALL plus size women should start doing....wear tricot under garments. For some reason the idea that undergarments (slips and camisoles) were for keeping your clothing from being seen through, in reality that's just a by-product of foundation garments. The real thing that good tricot undergarments do, is smooth your silhouette. It will take you to looking nice and smooth from a broke can of biscuits! It will take at least 10 lbs off most plus size women. And a correct fitting bra-lifting the girls up where they should be, will narrow your waist at least 20 lbs sometimes!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 05:15:36 AM
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OK, so I just googled "junk gypsys" and now I see what you mean...
Lots of color, fringe, cowboy boots, lace, western jewelry...
I don't see anything wrong with incorporating those elements into your wardrobe as a plus-size, with two exceptions -
Those tiered skirts look romantic on skinny models, but when you are short and plump and wear them, you look like a tank (I had one or two and hated the photos)
Cowboy boots are difficult if not impossible to find in wide widths or wide calves. I would go for a shorter bootie with the same heel and toe styles...
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 5:26:00 PM
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Brenda, I know EXACTLY what you mean about the tiered skirts on women sized women! I'm not short, but I've got the plump!
And I think using elements from certain styles is the way to go for us gals that aren't the same body type as the models!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 6:26:34 PM
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Thank you, dear ladies, for your ideas and encouragement. You're right...I essentially need to step out of my ho-hum comfort zone, use a little (but not too much!) common sense, and go for it. I like the belt and the tricot ideas too.
Again, I really appreciate your feedback to someone who has never been very self confident. It is time to go for it! 
Hugs to all,
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference"
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 7:12:24 PM
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Between your post, and the temperatures out there right now, you spurred me to pinterest bloomers (need some in this weather!) and I had first planned to make some flannel ones, but pinterest found me some velvet ones! OMG, I never imagined that. That will be so warm, and the ones on pinterest are so cute. (very junk gypsy) I'm making them!
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 10:58:04 PM
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| I wear stuff around the house that makes me feel good. Of course, I wouldn't be caught dead in public with some of it. It is fun to have the freedom in one's house to do and dress freely. I have a couple of gypsy/hippie looking dresses I wear that feel so good. Hope I never get caught, they will think I have flipped. |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2014 : 11:33:02 PM
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| One of my favorite things to wear is my tiered skirts with a petticoat underneath! Shhhhhh...it's actually a white tiered skirt from target a couple years ago. I don't wear it often...I stick to my jeans and t-shirts,thermal shirts and sweatshirts...mainly out of habit and not wanting to stick out. I'm plus size too and very conscious of it.I do love the hippie,1800's etc...look though! |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 1:26:11 PM
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Honestly, in my humble opinion, if you don't feel good with what you are wearing then you won't look good in whatever you're wearing. However, if you absolutely love something and it looks a little "off", then see if you can layer, add a belt or scarf, a "statement" piece of jewelry. When it all comes down to it, if you love it then go for it because beauty is in the eye of the beholder anyway! For me personally I've been doing a lot of layering to personalize my outfits because I feel too old to shop in the junior's as a mom of 3 with one on the way but I also feel too young to shop in the real women's section. So, to save myself that frustration, I thrift. I repurpose. I layer, layer, layer:) And of course no matter what you are wearing- Sunday best or your beat up work clothes nothing beats wearing a smile :)
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 7:59:13 PM
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So true. i have been wearing what makes me feel good for some time now. and what makes me feel good is skirts and tops. different styles, colors, as much natural fabric as possible. Boots in the winter, sandels in the summer. i very seldom wear pants or jeans anymore. i refuse to pay the price for jeans. i shop thrift shops, yard sales, i repurpose like mad. i wash just about everything, even wool and linen. and i layer, layer, layer too. especially this time of year. i don't like being cold. this year i discovered scarves, and chunky jewelry. and i wear wool socks.
Attitude is the key. i wear what i want for me, what makes me feel good. and if i feel good, i look good, and i act confidently.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 10:04:59 PM
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I started wearing wool socks this year....I actually threw out my cotton ones! I LOVE wool socks now!
I mainly wear skirts (that I make myself) and I thrift...I love thrifting.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 08:58:08 AM
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I wear wool blend socks year round. Have for years. Love how they make my feet feel.
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3930 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3930 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 09:12:28 AM
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I have to wear cotton socks next to my skin when I wear winter socks. This year I noticed that wool next to my skin causes me to itch very badly to the point at which I injure myself.
Marie, Sister #5142
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 4:28:11 PM
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There is different kinds of wool, you may want to check the for wool that is less itchy-merino, cashmere, and lambs are a few that tend to go less itchy...
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 7:23:03 PM
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Thanks, Heather, never knew that. I believe mine said merino. I don't have the tag anymore.
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2014 : 1:36:47 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by MagnoliaWhisper
There is different kinds of wool, you may want to check the for wool that is less itchy-merino, cashmere, and lambs are a few that tend to go less itchy...
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com
You could look for alpaca or llama yarns too. If you don't have farm markets and other such places near you, try online. I have a pair of alpaca socks that are thick and delightfully soft inside. A whole different animal -- literally! |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2014 : 7:28:59 PM
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you aren't kidding. My brother did some missionary work in south american and brought back llama and alpaca stuff....soooooft! I will have to look for some!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2014 : 03:57:56 AM
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Heather; patterns for bloomers? i was thinking the other day how comfy they would feel..(not sure i would like velvet ones tho!)i've been wearing some men's cotton boxers under my jeans instead of my tighty whiteys and love the freedom yet "coverage"...in this horrid cold i've even worn my flannel pj bottoms under my jeans...
as to junk gypsy and upcycled- there is definitely a difference...i just turned 60 , am short and still pudgy-i love the look yet i just don't see me pulling it off-the inner me could but i tend to go more traditional .....ah well ....
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
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Edited by - Penny Wise on Feb 07 2014 03:58:33 AM |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 07:19:15 AM
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Bloomers? I cut off pajama bottoms or leggings depending what I want....the same for petticoats ,,old skirts like one shared above.
Farmgirl Sister #368
~~*Terri*~~
Life is too short, it is just a vapor, live it like you wont have another minute with the ones you love...... |
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 07:25:31 AM
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Look in the back of mjf magazine there is a ad for vintage patterns they have a pattern for them
Roxanna Farmgirl# 3963 |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 07:33:54 AM
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All you have suggested sounds
GREAT...Ill try some new ides too... |
Edited by - 5 acre Farmgirl on Jan 15 2015 09:39:32 AM |
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Farmgirl Fashion: Too old? and well....too plus size? |
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Too old? and well....too plus size?
