https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:05:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1010331 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:37:25 +0000 Kristin L 1010331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's one of the problems I've run into with sewing! I'm the same size as you in RTW, but I feel lost when trying to figure out my pattern size. Good luck with your projects! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1010328 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:35:31 +0000 Joan Joplin 1010328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, maybe also instead of only following the guidelines, you could use visuals as a guide for how to flatter your body. Say, look in the mirror, think about what you want to highlight, and go with that. Body type stuff can be helpful, but since no one exactly fits one body type, there's a point where you just gotta customize it all for the body you see in the mirror.<br /> Also, I'm with Kari on this one - sewing your wardrobe is super impressive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1010290 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:03:05 +0000 Angie H. 1010290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for reminding me that the visual carries more weight than the numbers. I must admit that sewing for myself was much easier when I started (middle/high school) - There was actually a time when I could sew a straight 8 ..... Now it's really a challenge because my body is not the same and the styles are not the same. 80's styles were a bit more forgiving.&nbsp; In the RTW world I am a 6/8 but in the sewing world I am hovering between a 12-14.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1009915 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:47:06 +0000 Kari 1009915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much sympathize. It's hard when patterns fit generic bodies and proportions, and yet our own bodies differ so greatly! Suz' advice is wise, and I also have to add that I'm in awe that you are capable of sewing your new wardrobe. I wish I had such high skill! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1009907 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:36:51 +0000 Suz 1009907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adelfa, tha is hilarious. I have had the same experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>Raesmom, that's frustrating for you. But even&nbsp;if you are in fact, two sizes bigger on the bottom, the visual appearance could still be of a&nbsp;racy rectangle.So the guidelines about what styles would look good might still apply. As a sewist, you have an advantage because you can cut patterns to fit your actual body -- unlike those who have to take whatever is available from the rack.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1009861 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:40:31 +0000 Adelfa 1009861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These things are difficult.... I just plugged my measurements into one of those online body type calculators and it said that I didn't match any of its 8 types! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/racy-got-back-rant#post-1009846 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:02:39 +0000 Angie H. 1009846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so annoyed right now .... After confirming that I am "mostly" a racy rectangle I have been diligently working out what I want to sew for my new improved wardrobe. Lots of time spent researching, purchasing patterns, and even sewing up some test garments ..... Although my shoulders and hips look balanced. I am actually about two sizes smaller on the top.&nbsp;I have a bony chest and smallish rib cage&nbsp;sitting on top of a generous set of thighs and bottom. &nbsp;Oh well ... back to the sewing machine.&nbsp; This sack I just made is definitely not working. LOL </p>