Neat Hourglass
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Hi
Looking for recommendations for UK clothes stores or ranges for my wife who has a Neat Hourglass figure. She is petite, clothes size UK8. She has a real problem finding things that she thinks suit her which should be quite fitted. Lots she tries are just not flattering for her, just look baggy.
The Blue Banana range is a good example of what she likes, and I think she looks great as well. Pattyboutik is another example, though she has not tried yet. She works in an office so any recomendations for workwear (blouses/skirts/cardigans etc...) as well is much appreciated.
Many Thanks.
Looking for recommendations for UK clothes stores or ranges for my wife who has a Neat Hourglass figure. She is petite, clothes size UK8. She has a real problem finding things that she thinks suit her which should be quite fitted. Lots she tries are just not flattering for her, just look baggy.
The Blue Banana range is a good example of what she likes, and I think she looks great as well. Pattyboutik is another example, though she has not tried yet. She works in an office so any recomendations for workwear (blouses/skirts/cardigans etc...) as well is much appreciated.
Many Thanks.
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To kinda put into perspective her bust is 34C, has very slim waist and curvy hips, so her main problem is finding clothes that pince in at the waist. Most of what she try's just hangs down straight, so just completely hides her shape.
I think attached is a good example of sort of thing that suits her;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Banana-White-Corset-Stretchy/dp/B00KTADIKK/ref=sr_1_7?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1434917941&sr=1-7&keywords=blue+banana
Blue Banana range is very good, but not much choice in size 8. She's a bit unsure re ordering online, despite me encouraging her, I say they can be sent back if does not fit. Going out shopping can end up being fairly frustrating for all concerned
Also, this is kind of a side issue, but something in your posts jumped out for me, so a bit a bit of advice for her - if she is a petite size 8 with a small waist there is no way her correct bra band size is a 34, that is too large for her size. High street stores are notorious for fitting bras incorrectly, especially the actual band size - get her measure herself following these instructions:
http://thebetterbracampaign.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/bra-fitting.html?m=1
She may find wearing the correct sized bra ensures her clothing fits far better, too.
Not sure that latex is the most appropriate for work on a hot summers day. If she's a curvy hourglass shape then the 50's style girdle may be worth considering, as shapewear can make all the difference to the fitting of figure hugging clothes.