Come to think of it, where the hell is Bosda? Has anyone seen him lately? What if the administrators need him?
I loved it the first time around because I was built like the girl in the picture. Sadly, I won’t be revisiting the skinny jeans at 114 lbs.
Sweet Mercury and WhyNot
Yeah, I figured the kind of pants the husband needs won’t be on the rack. What is on the rack seems to be getting better. A few years ago, he had trouble finding pants that he could get his foot through, the taper was so drastic. Fortunately, the trouble finding clothes that fit is motivating him to lose weight.
Clarification on high-waisted mom pants: In addition to straight or slight flare leg, these are only acceptable if the waist is loose. Since finding near-perfect jeans at Lane Bryant, I’ve forgotten that most high-waisted jeans magically reduce to an 18 inch waist, no matter how big the hips.
Carry on.
She must mean pants that are too baggy, maybe? It can be a problem. I’m somewhat vertically challenged, and any time I try to buy suits or slacks off the rack, I get the impression that all dress pants for men are made with a one-size fits all mentality in terms of rise, so even if the pants are sold in sizes by length, on me the crotch always seems to be somewher down around my thighs. This also makes the pants hike up too high when I sit down, so one way of compensating for that is buying them too long, which may contribute further to a “gangster” effect. Honestly, I’d have better luck finding some of Oshkosh B’Gosh Graduated Overalls that fit right than actual slacks.
I don’t have that problem with jeans though. Those come in enough different cuts that I can find something that works.
Geez, that explains it! I was watching Dr 90210 and this patient was getting pubic liposuction (don’t ask) and saying how she used to be SO FAT at 180 :rolleyes: and size 36. Now, I’m close to 300# and wear a size 24 so I couldn’t image what she meant. I guess they must size junior jeans differently??
I must admit to wearing stretch jeans with a tapered leg because they’re basically the only kind available for fat women in my town. I do wear them long though, and not tight, so they seem fuller at the bottom, and I wear shirts long enough to disguise the top.
It’s one thing I agree with “What Not To Wear” on, when in doubt go with mid-rise pants and get stuff that is cut nicely. Looks much classier and still attractive.
I can spot 'em (hookers) like a hawk. If I’m sitting at a bar in Vegas and a woman approches me, she’s a hooker 
And sometimes, no matter how you couch it - they’ll buy the smaller size anyway. I’ve started working PT selling higher-end womens’ clothing and I cannot tell you how many times I have seen this. Women who pick beautifully suitable cuts, fabrics & colors, only to stuff themselves into a size or two too small - thus totally ruining any of the above positive attributes of the clothing.
VCNJ~
When the girl was saying she was a size 36, she means the jeans were by an inch measurement, not an arbitrary size. I think that measurement is the waist, but I’m not entirely sure as my fat ass doesn’t buy jeans that are sized like that.
Your size 24 is some magical number that Lane Bryant made up, unrelated entirely to the actual inches around your waist may be.
No - the number is the actual waist measurement, although they tend to run a bit small. My waist is about 25 or 26, but I couldn’t wear a 25 or 26 jean if I had a can of axle grease and a crowbar.
Yeah, but … it’s better than those guys that walk around in t-shirts that don’t cover their stomachs, resulting in unsightly flashes of hairy beer gut flesh. Eeeuuuch.
Or what about the big guys that insist on wearing tank tops at the gym or otherwise? See, I can at least understand at the gym (but only to a degree, would a tshirt be that much more uncomfortable? Really?), but out in public? Dude, no one wants to see your hairy man nipple, not even your wife. Cover that stuff up.
No, Your fat with out them,
LOL, you’re so funny! And let me just say, it’s a good thing you got that knee-slapper out there without wasting precious seconds on spelling and punctuation – it might have spoiled your impeccable timing.
Bravo, good sir. Bravo.
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Well? What? Her fat without them…
Don’t keep us hanging, man!
Exactly. I’ve the same problem. I’m 5’7", but have legs the same length as my 5’2" friends. Pants are a problem, shirts are a problem since my torso is so long. For t-shirts though I’ve found that some guys’ shirts fit me really well. (Figure? What figure?)
The worst time I ever had was my first job at a grocery store. We had to wear a uniform and the pants were made for women with big hips and small waists, with deep pleats. I looked terrible and felt awful my first day (waist was much too tight, hips were loose). My immediate supervisor just wanted to get me larger pants, but her supervisor noticed my trouble and snagged me some men’s pants. Bit of hemming for the waist and perfection!
Just one guy’s opinion, but you’re both stunning!!! 
I think I found him in Prickly City.
Don’t have much to add, except I recall this summer I saw a woman, probably early-to-mid 20’s, with some serious cottage-cheese cellulite action going, and it was out there, baby. Tube top and low-riders. Just…wow. Do I applaud her for her bravery and self-acceptance, or suggest she have her head examined (on the way to the gym)?
That got my attention, and I’ve sinced noticed what the OP has noticed: Many decidely untrim young ladies baring much midsection. So…very…much to show off. Can’t decide if it’s a good thing or not. On the one hand, it’s great they’re not bulemic, and comfortable with themselves. On the other hand…where did all these fat kids come from? There are too many pudgy people around! It’s not healthy! Get some running shoes on, kids!
Run-ning? 
Oooh! That’s that new XBox game, right? The one where you are a marathon runner! Duh!
Leafrog’s (lifelong fat chick)** Skirt Rules for Fat Chicks**
One’s skirt should never be wider than it is long. Seriously. Proper dimensions should not allow us to see an overstuffed taco when you bend over.
Thank you.