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elpgal on "Elastic waist skirts"

elpgal — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:35:59 +0000

chewyspaghetti: I love your user name. You have the right idea. I have the exact Target one that you linked and they look pretty polished. I tried the ON ones but they fit very strangely. If I try to pull them up to my waist, it highlights my bloated tummy. Also, they are VERY stretchy.

Imogen: I do have a sewing machine but have not progressed beyond hemming dinner napkins. I am very tempted to try a skirt. Do you have a favourite pattern that you recommend?

ImogenL on "Elastic waist skirts"

ImogenL — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:33:52 +0000

Can you sew? They're very easy to make.

chewyspaghetti on "Elastic waist skirts"

chewyspaghetti — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:06:01 +0000

How about something likes these knit skirts? Just as comfy and deal with the bloaties, but a little more fashion forward.
Old Navy Version
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=633457022
Target version
http://www.target.com/Merona-S.....#38;page=1
or even an empire waisted day dress?

elpgal on "Elastic waist skirts"

elpgal — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:40:39 +0000

I know it is probably a fashion no-no, but I really like full elastic waist or at least elasticized with a hook and zippper skirts. I wear around the house or while running errands when I feeling cranky because of bloating issues.

I like them to be about knee-length, relatively straight or slightly A-line with no hem ruffles or bulky gathers. I have some Merona skirts from Target but all of them are too worn out now. If anybody has seen anything like these, please let me know.