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I’m 5’1″ and have a small frame. I’ve learned that my best friend, fashion-wise, is my neighborhood dry cleaner. Because I buy my clothes at Loehmanns/TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Nordstrom Rack, I can take some of the money I save to have them professionally altered. I’ve had tops shortened, sleeves shortened, hems taken up, sides tucked in, etc. It’s like having a wardrobe designed for me, and I’m still saving money.
[This advice was originally posted in this conversation. ~ Eds.]
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I too love to buy sales at better stores. I too have to do some alterations to get a proper fit. I took some alterations classes so I could save even more money. Bought a good used sewing machine and for the most part do my own. My hubby has had to learn to do some of my pinning which is a big help.
I started out on some things I picked up a garage sales or second hand, as I got better, I did my own on the better things. On something special, I still take it to a seamstress, who is a marvel.
Oh and I started this only 6 years ago, at the age of 55.
I do purchase branded items on sale. Most of these items need some alteration. Then I seek for factory workers who have resigned/retired from their sewing jobs from branded clothing companies so that I could get the exact fit I desire. These people usually establish their own sewing shops after retirement. Before bringing in the items for alteration, I would be ready with a computerized design to assist the alterer in meeting exactly my demand and taste.
I just blundered across this post and found it interesting.
I married for a second time about six years ago, at 50. I had a ceremony and wanted to wear a special dress. But everything I found was either too mother-of-the-bridey or was made for 20-year-olds and didn’t flatter my older body. Having a dress custom made was waaayyyy too expensive.
So I went to Lohman’s and bought a very pretty, flattering silk slip dress with a printed hem, something you would wear to a party. Then I went to my seamstress who does my alterations and we brided it up: added a little train in back, put a net petticoat underneath and added a sash. The entire dress cost me way less than other off-the-rack wedding dresses I looked at. Plus it was gorgeous, unique and appropriate for a second wedding. Everyone kept asking me where I bought it.
Recommend this for any midlife bride!